Commodity Trader Trainee

About the Company

Export Packers Company Limited is a multi-faceted, growth-oriented international food company. Since 1937, this privately owned family company based in Ontario, Canada, has built itself into a global food expert, providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to its industry partners. The company's success is driven by its dedicated employees' professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our Head office is located in Brampton, Ontario.

Role Summary

Export Packers is offering a unique opportunity to jumpstart your career in sales and commodity trading through our NextGen Trading Program. This two-year, full-time program is designed to develop the next generation of Traders through immersive, hands-on learning in a fast-paced, international business environment.

What You'll Do

Foundational Learning – Logistics & Supply Chain

• Begin in our logistics department to understand how goods move domestically and internationally
• Gain firsthand experience in transportation, warehousing, documentation, and global trade compliance
• Build core knowledge to support future trading decisions

Progressive Exposure to Trading

• Learn how to analyze market trends, negotiate deals, and manage risk
• Support traders in daily activities, pricing, supplier/customer communication, and order entry
• Engage in increasingly complex sales tasks as you progress through the program
• Shadow experienced commodity traders and receive regular mentorship

Customer & Supplier Development

• Start by interacting with front-line operational contacts and progress to senior stakeholders
• Learn how to build long-term relationships in a highly competitive environment
• Understand the full lifecycle of a trading deal from prospecting to close

Skills & Competencies You'll Build

• Relationship-building, negotiation, problem-solving, and business strategy
• Adaptability, situational awareness, confidence, and stress management
• Commercial decision-making and data-driven analysis
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Previous experience in sales, procurement, customs documentation/compliance roles is preferred
• Education in International Business, Commerce, etc. is an asset
• Curious, driven, and entrepreneurial personality
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Resilient, adaptable, and confident in fast-moving situations
• Excited to learn by doing and receive feedback from industry veterans

This position is based in a professional office setting, with work primarily performed at a desk using a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment.

Benefits

• Hybrid – 1 day work from home per week
• Summer hours (half day off every Friday between Victoria Day weekend and Labor Day weekend)
• Competitive vacation and Personal day policy
• Employee Discounts on the consumables
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Benefits
• RRSP Match Program

Export Packers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspective and people. We create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and values people of all backgrounds by treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence through inclusion, integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of those who interact with Export Packers in accordance with Federal and provincial laws.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Export Packers has an Accommodation Policy as part of our hiring process. Should you require accommodation, please advise the People & Culture Department.

Please note: A criminal background check is required for all candidates and will be conducted in the final stages of the hiring process. This will be facilitated by our team, with full details provided during the selection process.