TRAPA Forest Products is a privately operated forest products company headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia and proudly affiliated with the Hampton Lumber group of companies.

For decades, TRAPA has built a reputation as one of North America’s leading exporters and marketers of specialty forest products. Our business spans custom cut programs, export trading, industrial products, Western Red Cedar, Douglas fir, Hemlock, Yellow Cedar, specialty SPF products, and value-added lumber programs sold throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

Our strength comes from long term relationships, deep market knowledge, entrepreneurial thinking, and the ability to connect customers with unique forest product solutions across a broad network of manufacturing partners.

The Opportunity
TRAPA is seeking a motivated, entrepreneurial individual to join our Specialty Lumber Sales & Trading team in Richmond, BC.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship building, problem solving, international business, and working in a fast moving team environment. The successful candidate will work directly alongside experienced traders and senior leadership while learning the complexities of specialty lumber sales, export markets, logistics, customer development, and global trade.

This is not a traditional desk job. Every day presents different challenges, opportunities, products, customers, and markets.

The Role

Support and develop specialty lumber sales programs across domestic and export markets

Help support our Douglas fir and Western red cedar custom cut programs

Assist in managing customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities

Work closely with sawmills, remanufacturers, reloads,



and logistics providers

Learn pricing strategy, market analysis, and product positioning

Participate in customer visits, industry events, and trade shows

Collaborate with TRAPA’s sales, logistics, and administrative teams to execute business efficiently

Develop an understanding of specialty lumber manufacturing, grades, sizes, and market applications

The Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:

Highly motivated and entrepreneurial

Curious and eager to learn

Strong in communication and relationship building

Comfortable working in a fast paced environment

Organized and detail oriented

Interested in international business and forest products

A critical thinker who enjoys solving problems

Experience in lumber, manufacturing, logistics, or sales is an asset, but not required for the right individual.

Post secondary education in business, forestry, marketing, international trade, or a related field is considered an asset.

What Makes This Chance Different

Exposure to international markets and global business

Direct mentorship from experienced industry professionals

Opportunity for long term career growth

Entrepreneurial and collaborative culture

Exposure to specialty and custom cut lumber programs rather than purely commodity trading

Opportunity to travel domestically and internationally

Ability to build meaningful industry relationships

Compensation
TRAPA offers a competitive compensation structure with long term earning potential tied to individual growth, contribution, and performance.

If you are looking for an opportunity to build a rewarding long term career within the forest products industry, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

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📌 Specialty Lumber Sales & Trading (British Columbia)
🏢 TRAPA Forest Products
📍 British Columbia