Trader Trainee

Vancouver, BC (Downtown) | In-Office | 6:00 AM Start, Mon–Fri About Vantage

Vantage Commodities is a trader-led lumber firm based in Vancouver. We're a small, focused team that values sharp execution and transparent thinking. No corporate bloat—just people who know the business and move quickly. The Role

This is a ground-floor opportunity to learn lumber trading from the inside. You'll start by cold calling trucking carriers—building our logistics network, learning shipping lanes, and getting a feel for how pricing and supply chains actually work. Once you've got that foundation, you'll move into trading: calling customers, developing your own book of business, and eventually managing your own portfolio.

If you're someone who's energized by sales, comfortable with rejection, and motivated by uncapped earning potential, this is how you break into the industry. What You'll Do

Cold call trucking carriers to source freight rates, build relationships, and coordinate shipments

Learn lumber logistics, pricing, and market dynamics through hands-on carrier work

Transition to cold calling customers—mills, wholesalers, distributors—to generate new business





Build and manage your own client book through outreach, follow-up, and relationship development

Negotiate transactions, close sales, and manage your trading portfolio

Support senior traders with research and daily trading activity while building your own pipeline

Help coordinate inventory, shipments, and logistics to keep things running smoothly What We're Looking For

Sales-driven mindset—you actually want to be on the phone

Comfortable with cold calling and rejection; persistent and resilient

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Analytical enough to understand pricing, margins, and market trends

Proficient in Excel and comfortable learning new systems

Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or similar is a plus but not required What You Get

Competitive base/draw during training

Commission structure as you build your book—uncapped earning potential

Mentorship from experienced traders

Clear progression from logistics to full trading responsibilities

Real ownership of your results and income growth

📌 Trader Trainee (Vancouver)
🏢 Vantage Lumber
📍 Vancouver