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We’re on a mission to revolutionize the lumber industry. And we’re hiring!

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Working at Olympic

At Olympic Industries, we recognize that our success as a lumber trading company in Vancouver is intricately tied to the growth of our team members. Join our team where our vibrant culture, dedication to customer service, and training blend effortlessly to support your professional journey.

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Make an impact

We strive to excel in the wood supply industry through unparalleled customer service, innovative technology, effective risk management, and advanced market insight. Our vision is to cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, establishing industry standards and a workplace that embraces diversity and encourages professional development. We invite you to join us in shaping a future where our innovations and endeavors make a lasting impact.

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Current Opportunities

Accounting Intern/Co-op - September 2025

The Opportunity

Are you ready to jumpstart your career in accounting? Join our team as an Accounting Intern for an 8-month contract beginning in September 2025. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of three key functions: Invoicing, Accounts Payable (AP), or Credit & Accounts Receivable (AR). You’ll work alongside industry professionals, develop key skills, and contribute to the overall company’s success in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Who You Are

  • Currently pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Office Administration, or a related field — we’re also open to other educational backgrounds with relevant skills or experience.
  • Eager to learn with a positive attitude — you’re open to feedback and thrive in new situations.
  • A team player with a friendly, can-do mindset who enjoys tackling a variety of tasks.
  • Experienced in fast-paced environments and known for your attention to detail.
  • A clear communicator who works well with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

What You’ll Do

You will be assigned to one of the following key functions:

Invoicing Team:

  • Assist in creating, processing, and distributing invoices.
  • Resolve inquiries, including issuing debits and credits to address discrepancies.
  • Update and adjust sales orders per approval.

AP Team:

  • Review, process, and organize invoices while calculating payment dates.
  • Match invoices to order numbers or GL numbers.
  • Respond to supplier and customer inquiries to ensure smooth transactions.

Credit/AR Team:

  • Process cash receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
  • Resolve payment discrepancies and address customer inquiries.
  • Prepare reports, maintain account profiles, and assist with credit applications.
  • Notify management of any concerns with late payments or account performance.

What We Offer

  • Salary: $40,000–$45,000 per year (pro-rated).
  • Midweek Perks: Enjoy Wednesday Breakfasts to power through the week.
  • Team Bonding: Join monthly team lunches with our Operations Department.
  • Grow Your Knowledge: Attend Lunch & Learns to explore how other departments work.
  • On-Site Amenities: Access our employee lounge, pool table, ping pong, and more.
  • Private Gym: Free, employee-only in-office gym to stay active and energized.
  • Culture of Collaboration: We foster an open-door environment that encourages cross-team learning and career growth.
  • Location: This is a 100% in-office role based in the vibrant Lower Lonsdale area of North Vancouver — steps from shops, restaurants, and public transit.

Apply Now!

To apply, please submit a resume through our job board by clicking here.

We thank all applicants for their interest! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Olympic Industries, we embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives skills, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Commodity Trader Intern/Co-op - September 2025

The Opportunity

Olympic Industries is excited to offer a highly motivated and passionate individual the opportunity to join our growth-oriented team as a Commodity Trader Intern for a 4-month term beginning September 2025.

This internship is designed around three core objectives: supporting the organization’s logistics function, engaging in a robust trader training program, and building relationships with traders across the company. It is a training opportunity for individuals interested in exploring a long-term career in lumber trading, offering an inside look into the fast-paced world of commodity markets.

As a Commodity Trader Intern, you’ll play a key role in supporting our logistics operations — not just to execute tasks, but to gain a deeper understanding of how supply chains function, how freight markets fluctuate, and how transportation decisions impact trading outcomes. You’ll work side-by-side with experienced traders, engage in structured learning, and build industry relationships that offer real insight into the business of commodity trading.

Who We’re Looking for

  • Working toward or have completed a Degree or Diploma in Business or a related field – we’re also open to other educational backgroundswith relevant skills or experience.
  • Experience thriving in fast-paced environments, where adaptability, urgency, and attention to detail are key.
  • A competitive, entrepreneurial mindset — you’re driven, proactive, and energized by the challenge of finding better ways to do things.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate across teams and build working relationships quickly.
  • A background in competitive sports or similarly high-performance settings — a plus that shows you’re resilient, goal-oriented, and team-minded.

What You’ll Do

This internship is built around three core objectives: improving efficiency in trucking solutions, engaging in a comprehensive training program, and growing your professional network in the trading industry. As a Commodity Trader Intern at Olympic Industries, you will:

  • Support and improve freight efficiency by executing time-sensitive logistics tasks such as tracking shipments, negotiating spot rates, and coordinating with carriers — all while learning how freight markets impact supply chain decision-making.
  • Explore how transportation decisions shape trade outcomes by working closely with logistics and Traders to understand transportation lanes, cost dynamics, and timing challenges.
  • Research and prospect new freight partners to expand our network and create more cost-effective and responsive trucking solutions.
  • Participate in structured training to learn the fundamentals of commodity trading, logistics strategy, and market behavior.
  • Build meaningful connections across departments to develop your network and uncover future career opportunities.

 

What We Offer

  • Salary: $40,000–$45,000 per year (pro-rated).
  • Midweek Perks: Enjoy Wednesday Breakfasts to power through the week.
  • Team Bonding: Join monthly team lunches with our Operations Department.
  • On-Site Amenities: Access our employee lounge, pool table, ping pong, and more.
  • Private Gym: Free, employee-only in-office gym to stay active and energized.
  • Culture of Collaboration: We foster an open-door environment that encourages cross-team learning and career growth.
  • Location: This is a 100% in-office role based in the vibrant Lower Lonsdale area of North Vancouver — steps from local shops and restaurants.

 

Apply Now!

To apply, please submit a resume through our job board by clicking here.

We thank all applicants for their interest! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Olympic Industries, we embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Commodity Trader, Sales & Business Development

Who We’re Looking For

Are you a self-starter, always ready to take on a challenge, and unphased by rejection? Do you thrive in both solo and team settings, pride yourself on ethical practices, and know how to charm and compete? If so, you’re just who we need.

We value experience in business development, account management, or any role where your influence on decisions and relationship-building skills have shined. Have you run your own business, working in door-to-door sales, or excelled in a commission-based role? If you’ve also competed in varsity, national, or professional level sports, you’re exactly the kind of go-getter we’re looking for!

What’s in it for you? A highly competitive unlimited profit-sharing package that rewards your hard work and initiative. Keen to learn more? Let’s dive deeper!

 

The Opportunity

No experience in trading lumber? No sweat. We have an in-house training and mentorship program to set our new hires up for long-term success.

As a Trader, you will be responsible for building and maintaining a new book of business through cold calling and prospecting, identifying customer needs, and providing value. You will focus on discovering and developing new opportunities within the lumber industry by conducting market research, lead generation, and networking with industry professionals. This role requires exceptional listening and questioning skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting customer relationships.

 

The Challenge

Develop a dynamic business plan in a competitive market at a company that embodies the “work hard, play hard” spirit. Take the lead in identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and significantly enhancing revenue growth. Join our team and invest your talent in a role where your efforts shape both your success and your enjoyment!

What We Offer

  • Enrolment into our internal intensified training program to develop an in-depth understanding of the lumber trading industry.
  • Highly competitive compensation model.
  • Work hard, play hard company culture.
  • Weekly Wednesday breakfast!
  • Extended health benefits.
  • Employee stock ownership plan.
  • RRSP Contribution Plan.
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
  • Long-term disability insurance.
  • Annual Employee Wellness Spending Account.
  • Employee assistance and scholarship programs.
  • On-site gym and showers.
  • On-site kitchen with a Nespresso coffee bar.
  • Easy access to the mountains and oceans.

 

Apply Now!

To apply, please submit a resume through our job board by clicking here.

We thank all applicants for their interest! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Olympic Industries, we embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Jr. Futures Risk Analyst

Join Our Team as a Jr. Futures Risk Analyst!

Are you passionate about financial markets and risk management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can analyze market trends and support strategic decision-making? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a Futures Risk Analyst, you’ll play a key role in optimizing trading strategies, analyzing financial risks, and enhancing reporting functions. Working closely with our President, Management, and Traders, you’ll have a direct impact on our business success by identifying opportunities, improving processes, and providing valuable insights.

 

What You’ll Do

Management & Trader Support:

  • Maintaining the master hedge book for all derivatives transactions.
  • Executing derivatives trades electronically or via phone as real-time orders come in.
  • Facilitating order management and providing due diligence on derivative and physical transactions.
  • Identifying opportunities relating to pricing, hedging, and trade strategies
  • Assisting in improving in-house risk management software and systems.
  • Brainstorming with Traders to employ more efficient hedging strategies.
  • Liaising with Traders and Management on market movements.
  • Providing futures training to new hires.
  • Providing ongoing education to experienced Traders on future strategies and insights.

 

Reporting & Analytics:

  • Improving and managing interdepartmental reporting functions.
  • Tracking and analyzing trade profitability.
  • Completing daily and monthly reconciliation, including mark-to-market reports.
  • Recognizing and addressing unexpected market behaviour, dislocations, and other events that affect trade strategies.
  • Analyzing the fluctuations of buying and selling commodity futures contracts.
  • Building and maintaining analytical models to provide a dynamic analysis of the business.

Who We’re Looking For

 

Education: Degree or diploma in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Actuarial Science.

Skills: Strong analytical and data analysis skills, with experience in time series analysis preferred.

Bonus Points: Working towards CFA, FRM, or PRM designation (an asset).

 

Additional Information

  • Salary range: $60,000-$75,000 per year.
  • Extended health & dental benefits effective on your first day!
  • Employee Wellness Spending Account.
  • Life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and AD&D insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Educational assistance programs.
  • Employee stock ownership & RRSP Plan.
  • Weekly Wednesday breakfasts.
  • On-site kitchen with a Nespresso coffee & tea bar.
  • On-site gym & showers.

 

Apply Now!

To apply, please submit a resume through our job board by clicking here.

We thank all applicants for their interest! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Olympic Industries, we embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Junior Trader, Sales & Business Development

Who We’re Looking For

Are you a self-starter, ready to embrace challenges and learn from every experience? Do you thrive both independently and as part of a team, value ethical practices, and enjoy building relationships? If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

We welcome experience in business development, account management, or any role where your decision-making and relationship-building skills have shined. If you’ve ventured into entrepreneurship, worked in door-to-door sales, or excelled in commission-based roles, that’s a plus. Competing in high-level sports like varsity, provincial, or national level is also highly valued.

Whether you’re a recent graduate or have a few years of experience, your drive and enthusiasm are what matter most.

What’s in it for you? A highly competitive, unlimited profit-sharing package that rewards your hard work and initiative. Keen to learn more? Let’s dive deeper!

 

The Opportunity

No experience in trading lumber? No problem. We have an in-house training and mentorship program designed to set our new hires up for long-term success.

As a Trader, you will be responsible for building and maintaining a new book of business through cold calling and prospecting, identifying customer needs, and providing value. You will focus on discovering and developing new opportunities within the lumber industry by conducting market research, lead generation, and networking with industry professionals. This role requires exceptional listening and questioning skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting customer relationships.

 

The Challenge

Develop a dynamic business plan in a competitive market at a company that values both hard work and having fun. Take the lead in identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and significantly enhancing revenue growth. Join our team and invest your talent in a role where your efforts shape both your success and your enjoyment!

What We Offer

  • Enrolment into our internal intensified training program to develop an in-depth understanding of the lumber trading industry.
  • Highly competitive compensation model.
  • Work hard, play hard company culture.
  • Weekly Wednesday breakfast!
  • Extended health benefits.
  • Employee stock ownership plan.
  • RRSP Contribution Plan.
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
  • Long-term disability insurance.
  • Annual Employee Wellness Spending Account.
  • Employee assistance and scholarship programs.
  • On-site gym and showers.
  • On-site kitchen with a Nespresso coffee bar.
  • Easy access to the mountains and oceans.

 

Who We Are

Olympic Industries ULC is a leading international forest products trading company with our annual revenue exceeding $500 million. Our expertise includes the international trading, importing/exporting, and manufacturing of forest products from the comfort of our office located in the heart of the vibrant and beautiful Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, BC.

 

Apply Now!

To apply, please submit a resume through our job board by clicking here.

We thank all applicants for their interest! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Olympic Industries, we embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Logistics Coordinator

The Opportunity

Olympic Industries is excited to offer a highly motivated and passionate individual the opportunity to join our growth-oriented team as a Logistics Coordinator!

As a Logistics Coordinator at Olympic Industries, you’ll play a key role in supporting our logistics team to ensure the efficient and timely movement of freight across North America. You’ll gain hands-on experience negotiating freight rates, monitoring market trends, and collaborating with Traders to recommend optimal transportation solutions. This full-time role offers the opportunity to deepen your logistics expertise, build strong industry relationships, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our transportation processes.

 

Who We’re Looking for

We’re seeking a driven and detail-oriented individual who is eager to build a long-term career in logistics and supply chain. To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate the following:

  • A degree or diploma in business, finance, international trade, logistics, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience in competitive sports or other high-performance environments is considered an asset.

 

**This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to launch or grow their career in logistics within a collaborative and high-performance team!

What We Offer

  • Salary range: $50,000-$65,000 per year.
  • Extended health & dental benefits effective on your first day!
  • Employee Wellness Spending Account.
  • Life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and AD&D insurance.
  • Educational assistance programs to support your continuing education.
  • Employee stock ownership & RRSP Plan.
  • Employee-only in-office gym and showers.
  • In-office lounge and games including ping pong and pool.
  • Monthly lunches & quarterly team activities.
  • Nespresso coffee & tea bar with dairy & non-dairy alternatives.
  • Easy access to the mountains and oceans.

 

Who We Are

Olympic Industries ULC is a leading international forest products trading company with our annual revenue exceeding $500 million. Our expertise includes the trading, importing/exporting, and manufacturing of forest products from the comfort of our office located in the heart of the vibrant and breathtaking Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, BC.

Apply Now!

To apply, please submit a resume through our job board by clicking here.

We thank all applicants for their interest! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Olympic Industries, we embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives skills, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Operations Coordinator

Who We’re Looking For

We’re searching for a detail‑oriented problem solver with a Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Business Administration, Forestry, or a related field (or an equivalent mix of education and experience). Some exposure to operations, logistics, or accounting—especially within the lumber industry—is a bonus, but what matters most is your eagerness to learn and grow alongside our in‑office Cedar Trading team.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

  • Curious & coachable – you ask questions, welcome feedback, and quickly master new systems like Tag and SalesAssist
  • Collaborative – you enjoy working side‑by‑side with teammates and building strong relationships across departments
  • Clear & confident in communication – you keep everyone in the loop, whether solving shipment issues or double‑checking an invoice
  • Organized & detail‑oriented – you maintain accuracy while juggling multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
  • Adaptable & solution‑focused – you stay calm under pressure and pivot smoothly when plans change

 

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Controller, the Operations Coordinator plays an important role supporting our operations and finance teams. You’ll help keep inventory moving smoothly, assist with invoicing, and work closely with different departments to ensure everything runs efficiently.

This is a full-time, in-office position where you’ll work side-by-side with our experienced Cedar Team of Traders, gaining hands-on exposure to how remanufactured lumber products move through the business from start to finish.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with inventory management and tracking product movements using internal systems
  • Helping to prepare and process invoices and sales orders accurately
  • Coordinating with Logistics and other teams to schedule shipments and resolve customer questions
  • Providing administrative and operational support to the Domestic Sales Team
  • Supporting onboarding and training for new team members and interns

 

We provide training and support, so prior industry experience is helpful but not required—your willingness to learn and collaborate is what matters most.

What We Offer

  • Salary range: $50,000-$60,000 per year.
  • Extended health & dental benefits effective on your first day!
  • Employee Wellness Spending Account.
  • Hybrid work schedule following training period.
  • Life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and AD&D insurance.
  • Educational assistance programs to support your continuing education.
  • Employee stock ownership & RRSP Plan.
  • Employee-Only In-Office gym and showers.
  • Nespresso Coffee & Tea bar.
  • Easy access to the mountains and oceans.

 

Who We Are

Olympic Industries ULC is a leading international forest products trading company with our annual revenue exceeding $500 million. Our expertise includes the trading, importing/exporting, and manufacturing of forest products from the comfort of our office located in the heart of the vibrant and breathtaking Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, BC.

 

Apply Now!

To apply, please submit a resume through our job board by clicking here.

We thank all applicants for their interest! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Olympic Industries, we embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.-

Our Commodity Trader Recruitment Process

At Olympic Industries, we strive to build a team with the best cultural fit and make our company the best place employees have ever worked. As one of our top priorities is to develop top talents and create jobs that best fit them (versus moulding them into positions), our recruitment process takes time to complete. We would like to thank you in advance for your patience and engagement as we go through the process together. Our recruitment process differs between roles - here are some steps we take to get to know you:
  1. Phone Interview

    After reviewing your job application, our Recruiter will invite you to a phone interview if we think there could be a mutual fit. This is the first step we take to get to know more about your qualification and to find out if your career ambitions align with the position.
  2. Sales Assessment

    While experience in sales is not necessary to be a successful Trader, there are specific soft skills that do make a successful Trader! This assessment will help to show us where both your hard skills and soft skills lie, and where we can fill in the gaps through training and development.
  3. Interview with People & Culture Manager

    A first face-to-face interview with the Recruitment team will help us get to know your professional background and career goals better. This is also the time for us to give you an overview of how the company operates and answer any questions you may have about the job.
  4. Interview with Head of People & Culture

    The second face-to-face interview is with our Head of People & Culture. During the interview, you will be asked a variety of questions about your relevant experience, and you will also have the opportunity to learn more about the organization from a different point of view.
  5. Interview with the Traders

    No one knows the Trader’s job more in-depth than our in-house Traders. During the interview, our Traders will share what the dynamic profession entails and learn about your potential to succeed as a Trader Trainee.
  6. Assessments

    We take training and development very seriously, and we want to know how we can help our employees excel. Should you become a member of our team, the Personality Assessment will help us create a customized development plan for you. Meanwhile, the Abilities Assessment will help us predict your ability to learn new skills, understand concepts, and solve problems at work.
  7. Interview with the President

    As you pass the first few interview phases, we will schedule a time for you to meet our President. As the strategic leader of Olympic Industries, our President will use this opportunity to get to know you more and discuss how we can help each other succeed.
  8. Realistic Job Preview

    At Olympic Industries, we take pride in our business transparencies. As we move towards the end of the interview process, we may invite you to spend a day in our office so we can show you the nitty-gritty of how the company operates. As you spend time with our employees, you will be able to learn everything you need to know about the Trader-Trainee job, including its benefits and challenges you may face should you become a member of our team.

Working at Olympic

  1. Company Culture

    With an average tenure of approximately 7 years, Olympic places a strong emphasis on developing a culture of growth, support and mutual success. In such a fast-paced and demanding industry, it is important that we operate as a team and a family. We work hard together, and we play hard together.
  2. Entrepreneurial

    Each of our traders have the opportunity to build and manage their own business, with full autonomy to source, analyze and pursue deals and clients. With no two traders sharing the same approach, each gets to choose how they run their desk—who you sell to, how you sell, what you sell and how much you earn.
  3. Earning Potential

    Once the training program has been completed, business plan developed and the book of business has become sustainable, our traders move from salary to commission-based compensation. Through hard work and commitment, the income potential on our trading floor is limited only to the proficiency and ambition of our traders.
  4. Employee–Owned

    Olympic is part of the Forest City Trading Group, which is comprised of 11 companies read across North America. Employee owned since 2004, each of our employees has the opportunity to invest and earn stock into the parent company each year. They then enjoy returns through both share appreciation and annual dividends.
  5. Training Program

    At Olympic, we have made a radical commitment to search out the most promising emerging talent and nurture their development through a comprehensive and supportive mentoring process. Each successful candidate embarks their career with a salaried, 12-month program of both internal training and external professional development. Before they ever see the trading floor, we ensure that each member of our team has a complete understanding of each of our divisions and business channels
  6. Benefits and Perks

    We strive to create a working environment that is both focused and healthy. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, an RRSP program, wellness initiatives, employee assistance and scholarships to each of our team members. Our location, adjacent to Burrard Inlet on Vancouver’s North Shore provides easy access to the mountains and oceans, as well as world class shops, restaurants and parks within walking distance. Throughout the year, we host a myriad of high quality team building events, getaways and activities
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Olympic Today

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