Olympic is One of the Top 100 Employers in BC!
At Olympic, we are proud of our dedication and success in supporting our staff both in and outside of the office. From comprehensive health benefits to a weekly office breakfast,…
Industry Articles
Understanding Forestry Certifications: FSC, SFI, and PEFC
Forestry certifications exist for one simple reason: to verify that forest products come from responsibly managed forests. In an industry that spans continents, suppliers, and decades-long growth cycles, certifications create…
Lumber Trends We Will See In 2026
As we look ahead to 2026, the forestry and wood‑products sector stands at a pivotal moment. Rapid advances in technology, shifting demand toward engineered and specialty wood products, and a…
Movember 2025: Our Team’s Journey for Men’s Health
In November, our team united to support Movember, the global movement raising awareness and funds for men’s mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Together, we committed to…
Inside the Summer: Reflections from Our 2025 Commodity Trading Interns
This summer, Olympic Industries welcomed a standout group of commodity trading interns from top universities across Canada. Over the course of four months, they immersed themselves in the fast-paced world…
Futures vs. Cash Market Trading: Key Differences Explained
At Olympic, we primarily operate in the cash market, also known as the spot market, where lumber is bought and sold for delivery and consumption. However, we also trade in…
Where Does Your Softwood Lumber Come From?
When we think about the forests of North America, a vast diversity of trees comes to mind, but it’s the softwood species that often stand out for their historical, ecological,…
Volunteer Day: Pack and Give Back
On a beautiful Tuesday afternoon, the Olympic Industries Operations team stepped away from their desks and into something even more meaningful: helping fight childhood hunger in British Columbia. We had…
From Intern to Silver Trader: Joel Alexander
When Joel Alexander first joined Olympic Industries back in January 2023 as a Trader Intern, he didn’t just see it as a learning opportunity—he saw it as a future career.…
An Internship at Olympic Industries
Why an Internship at Olympic Industries is More Than Just a Job At Olympic Industries, we don’t believe in mundane tasks for our interns. We believe in immersing them in…