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EMCO

Construction products distributor

Strategic Development Program Trainee

Full-Time
CA$40k - CA$45k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Calgary, AB, Canada
In Person
Business & StrategyBusiness Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • A college and/or university degree.
  • A positive attitude and results-oriented mindset.
  • A desire to continuously learn and grow.
  • Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
  • A strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity.
  • The ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and teammates.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Responsibilities
  • Progress through a five-phase program covering shipping and receiving, sales, operations, purchasing, account management, and related business functions.
  • Learn the products sold, how they move from vendors to customers, and all levels of sales support.
  • Participate in customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, and financial statements.
  • Assist customers with product and service issues and manage large-scale projects.
  • Find new business opportunities, sell products, negotiate contracts, and build customer and vendor relationships.
  • Apply the training to determine an ideal career path, with a strong sales focus.

About the company

EMCO works as a Canadian wholesale distributor of construction and industrial products. Its profit centres supply plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial customers through branches, warehouses, and showrooms. Its operating model is specific: the decentralized model combines local customer service and inventory decisions with national supplier and support capabilities. Work includes sales, warehousing, delivery, purchasing, operations, finance, and management. The company is EMCO Corporation, with its historical identity kept separate from similarly named manufacturers.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Founded

1906

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What believers are saying

  • EMCO announced two new automated machines in 2026, targeting higher-margin smart manufacturing.
  • EMCO's March 26, 2026 CERATIZIT seminar deepens high-value medical-sector relationships.
  • EMCO's TanyaKIP education program in Tanzania strengthens brand, workforce pipeline, and goodwill.

What critics are saying

  • EMCO closed Magdeburg by August 2025, eliminating 50 jobs and compressing capacity.
  • In 2025-2026, EMCO replaced CEOs and COOs during restructuring, signaling operational instability.
  • A 2025 factory fire and 2026 production reset consumed resources and disrupted output.

What makes EMCO unique

  • EMCO launched integrated-automation turning and milling machines for EMO Hanover 2026.
  • EMCO's new Wendlingen Technology Center showcases its full CNC range near Stuttgart.
  • EMCO's TITANS of CNC partnership expands training-driven distribution and adoption.

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Company News

EMCO
Jul 27th, 2022
Emco Education Limited partners with Rolls Royce plc

That’s why today [July 19, 2022], Emco Education Limited is so pleased to announce this partnership with Rolls-Royce.