Regional Program Leader

With over 115 years of experience, EMCO Corporation is a leading national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products to the construction industry. We provide quality and cutting-edge products that help support residential, commercial and infrastructure initiatives across Canada.

At EMCO Corporation, we are committed to providing sustainable solutions to our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Our talented and passionate team members are the key to our success. We empower our team members to act like owners and make a difference within our business through striving for innovation and providing excellence in customer service.

We offer a fun, fast-paced and dynamic workplace. We work as a team, share core values, and support each other's growth and development. As our teammate, you will have the opportunity to continually develop your skills through ongoing training, have the opportunity to be innovative and try new things, and work alongside passionate colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customers we serve.

The Regional Program Leader is responsible for all aspects of regional training and marketing events, in conjunction with providing administrative support to the RVP. This position is responsible for building curriculums and agendas for annual training and customer events, creating and updating training materials, selecting venues, negotiating terms, internal field communications, and providing on-site event management of all events to ensure they run efficiently.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Regional Vice President – Ontario

Works with: Profit Centre Managers, Various Regional Committees, Strategic Development Trainees, Future Leaders, National Support Centre, Regional Administrators

External Relationships: Vendors, Customers, Training Venue Providers, Hotel Reps and Travel Agents

Strategic Development Program (SDP) Leader:

• Provide mentorship to SDTs by tracking their progress within the program and helping them navigate from one phase to the next
• Address gaps in developmental resources; source and/or update SDP resources as needed
• Lead SDP initiatives / special projects by engaging and coordinating SDT resources
• Facilitate communication between SDTs and PCMs/regional/national leadership
• Produces monthly tracking reports to facilitate communication with all stakeholders

Training Lead:

• Plan, design and manage regional training and development opportunities, including (but not limited to) the Customer Driven Leadership (CDL) workshop. Responsible for:
  • Creating and managing agendas, coordination of facilitators, and all communication to participants
  • Updating/creating course materials (e.g., presentations, participant guides, handouts, etc.) and working with facilitators to conduct dry-runs and optimize presentations
  • Facilitating training sessions as needed
  • Evaluating training on a timely basis and making recommendations for continuous improvement
  • Developing a consolidated training planner for each fiscal year

Event Lead:

• Plan and manage regional events (in-person and virtual) which includes, but is not limited to:
  • Annual South Trip
  • CDL Workshop
  • SDP Symposium
  • Regional PCM Meeting
  • Vendor Roundtable
  • PCM Forecast Review
  • Regional team building events (as required)
• As Event Lead, responsible for:
  • Creating and managing agendas, coordinating vendors, speakers, etc.
  • Evaluating, negotiating, and booking venues, including meeting space, accommodations, and meal coordination

Co-op Program Lead:

• Work independently and in collaboration with Regional, PC Level and NSC-based Teammates to conceive and support marketing initiatives by:
  • Working with various committees and 3rd parties as needed.
  • Building strong Vendor relationships at the appropriate levels to execute the various needs of the marketing initiatives.
  • Developing mastery in working the various tools and NSC structures required to harmonize the financial support of all marketing initiatives.

Education: College or University degree

Experience: Event Coordination and Training & Development experience required, Administrative experience is an asset

ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to manage, coordinate and organize events for groups of all sizes (ranging from 5 to 120+), including managing a budget
• Experienced in delivering training and instructional design
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, time management and project management skills
• Flexibility and can-do attitude to multi-task and manage unexpected situations successfully
• A strong sense of urgency and work ethic, takes initiative to execute projects and looks around corners to prevent potential setbacks
• Clear and creative communicator, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates good judgment, exhibits strong self-confidence and an outgoing personality
• Ability to work independently and work well within a team

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to simultaneously manage aspects of multiple projects while providing occasional administrative support for the RVP
• Project management with an ability to manage training programs from conceptualization to implementation with sound execution
• Keeping deadlines and tight budgets while following through on tasks
• Protecting the integrity and confidentiality of the regional office
• Strong problem solving and organization skills with an ability to see the big picture
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media

Why Join Our Team?

EMCO Corporation is one of Canada's largest integrated wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products for the construction industry. We have endless opportunities for you to grow and develop in your career and a culture that prides itself in supporting you every step of the way

In addition, we will offer you:

• Great mentors and on-the-job training
• Growth potential with competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharing
• A career with a solid, stable company with strong core values
• Participation in our pension plan with employer contributions
• Work-life balance and flex time

EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.