Trader Trainee (Vancouver)

Overview

Trader Trainee – Vancouver, BC (Downtown) | In-Office | 6:00 AM Start, Monday to Friday

Vantage Commodities is a trader-led lumber firm based in Vancouver. We're a small, focused team that values sharp execution and clear thinking. No corporate bloat—just people who know the business and move quickly.

Role

This is a ground-floor opportunity to learn lumber trading from the inside. You'll start by cold calling trucking carriers—building our logistics network, learning shipping lanes, and getting a feel for how pricing and supply chains actually work. Once you've got that foundation, you'll move into trading: calling customers, developing your own book of business, and eventually managing your own portfolio. If you're energized by sales, comfortable with rejection, and motivated by uncapped earning potential, this is how you break into the industry.

Responsibilities

• Cold call trucking carriers to source freight rates, bu...