Manager in Training (MIT): Your Path to Branch Leadership

Ready to run the whole show?

Our Manager in Training program is built for people who want more than a job. They want to lead. You’ll work side by side with our management team and learn how every part of a branch runs: the yard, the store, sales, and the people who make it all work. When you complete the program, you’ll step into a permanent management role.

What you’ll learn

- Operations: Yard flow, inventory control, merchandising, safety leadership, and keeping the branch running smoothly every day.
- People leadership: Scheduling, hiring, coaching, and leading union and non-union teams, including real experience in labour relations.
- Sales and customers: The full sales cycle, from first quote to final delivery, and building lasting relationships with contractors, builders, and developers.
- Business strategy: Budgets, margins, market positioning, and action plans that grow sales and market share.

What you bring





- A hunger to learn, take feedback, and help others grow
- Knowledge of lumber, building materials, or the construction industry
- Leadership and communication skills that motivate a team and win over customers
- Strong organization and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Comfort with the Microsoft suite
- Fluent spoken and written English

You’ll get hands-on training with explicit benchmarks, mentorship from experienced leaders, and a defined path to management. This is a program built around your success.

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 annually

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, a company pension plan, and paid time off. Our program is designed to support employee well-being and provide long-term security.

📌 Manager in Training (Surrey)
🏢 Dick's Lumber
📍 Surrey