Commodity Trader

Wood Commodity Market Trader – Lumber, Plywood, and OSB

Location: Western Canada (work from any branch in British Columbia, Alberta, or Saskatchewan)

Taiga Building Products has a full-time, permanent opportunity at our Western Canada branch for a Wood Commodity Market Trader. As a key member of the Commodity team, the Commodity trader will report directly to the General Manager – Commodities.  We are seeking a competitive, entrepreneurial, and commercially driven professional.

This role carries direct responsibility for margin performance, inventory risk management, and supplier positioning within assigned commodity categories. The successful candidate will actively contribute to market strategy, pricing decisions, and aligning procurement efforts across Canada, playing a meaningful role in the company’s overall commodity performance.

This position also offers a clear development path toward senior commodity leadership within Taiga’s Canada-wide buying organization.

OUR COMPANY:

We are an established international wholesale distributor of building products, with branches across Canada and the U.S. With over 50 years of reliable service, we are a publicly listed company on the TSX, offering competitive compensation and a full benefits package.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Being extremely competitive, a visionary in their select market and area of expertise
• Establish, grow and maintain close and effective relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Market penetration through existing contacts and assertive and quickly develop new contacts
• Have the product / industry knowledge and ability to identify opportunities for customers, (alternative more economical / efficient products to suit their needs)
• Ability to work with branches and procurement to enhance synergies.
• Customer service with product information and after-sales service (shipping information/tally revisions/claim processing)
• Contribute to pricing strategy, market positioning, and inventory exposure decisions within assigned categories.
• Prepare various internal paperwork and reports
• Proven track record of targeting and growing accounts
• Attend periodic meetings and trade shows as required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred – 3-5 years Lumber trading and/or buying experience
• Proven record delivering superior customer service
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Able to meet and exceed performance targets
• Inventory – Ability to manage inventory turnover and older stock.
• Full Cycle Accountability – Responsible for the whole cycle of sales including claims and inventory management.
• Considerable experience making profit-based decisions based on the weight of all factors
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

COMPENSATION:

• Annual salary: $75000 to $95000 with potential performance-based bonus
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

HOW TO APPLY?

If you’re eager to contribute to a growing team and ensure operational efficiency, we encourage you to apply with your resume, referencing ” Wood Commodity Market Trader – Western Canada ” to hr@taigabuilding.com . Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: As part of the hiring process, this role may require a background check. Would you be open to completing one?

WHY WORK FOR TAIGA?

Equal opportunity employer, leading wholesale distributor of building products within North America! Check us out at www.taigabuilding.com.

Application Deadline:
Posting date: March 2, 2026
City: Burnaby
Prov/State: British Columbia

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