Category Manager, Roof Ventilation and Vacuum

Join Us in Shaping a Better Tomorrow

From the very beginning, Canplas prioritized innovative equipment, meticulous quality testing, and dedication to customer service. Today, Canplas manufactures high-quality plastic plumbing, ventilation, central vacuum, and grease separation products for residential and commercial buildings all over the continent.

We are looking for a permanent full-time Category Manager – Roof Ventilation and Vacuum to join our team in Barrie, ON, reporting to the Director of Innovation and Product Management. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making an impact, this is your opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Us?

At Canplas, you'll work alongside a diverse team of professionals—people-centric thinkers, innovators, and status quo challengers—who share a commitment to excellence and growth.

Your Impact

As Category Manager – Roof Ventilation and Vacuum, you will own and lead all product-related initiatives within our Roof Ventilation and Vacuum Market Segments, driving strategies that shape our future.

What You'll Do

• Lead product strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive product line strategies aligned with our 5-year growth plan and innovation roadmap.

• Drive lifecycle management: Oversee the full product lifecycle, collaborating with Sales, R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve product challenges.

• Champion innovation: Manage product line extensions and new product projects using our established innovation process, ensuring governance and opportunity assessments are met.

• Provide technical expertise: Deliver product training and ensure compliance with codes and standards across North America.

• Support marketing initiatives: Partner with Marketing to create compelling content and campaigns that expand market reach and strengthen brand presence.

• Represent Canplas: Attend national trade shows to enhance brand visibility, gather market intelligence, and engage with customers.

• Voice of Customer: Collaborate with Customer Insight and Innovation teams to capture customer feedback and identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of product management experience, ideally within building materials, manufacturing  or related industries.

• Strategic & Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute product strategies, conduct market analysis, and manage full product lifecycles.

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with building codes, standards, and compliance requirements across North America.

• Project Leadership: Proven success in leading cross-functional projects and driving new product development initiatives.

• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills to engage effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Preferred:

• MBA or advanced degree in Business or Marketing.

• PMP certification considered an asset

• Experience with innovation frameworks and governance processes.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and product management software.

• Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset.

• Previous experience representing a company at trade shows or industry events.

Ready to make your mark? Apply today and help us build a better tomorrow.

Canplas Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, we will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Canplas jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR