Technical Sales Representative/Engineer - Shotcrete Tunnel & Mining (Timmins, ON)
- Timmins, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2- 3 years of relevant mining experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Company Description
Sika Canada, a subsidiary of the Sika Group, is a leader in the development and manufacture of specialty chemicals. In the field of construction, the company operates in markets such as concrete repair, maintenance, and protection, building finishing, shotcrete, tunnelling & mining, roofing, concrete admixtures, and flooring. It also serves the manufacturing industry (automotive, transportation equipment, etc.) with bonding and sealing, assembly and damping solutions specifically developed for these markets.
Sika Canada has operations in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia and employs more than 650 people in Canada. The company is ISO 9001 - 14001 certified and a member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).
Job Description
Sika Canada’s Sales Team in Ontario is seeking a driven, collaborative, and technically curious professional who is eager to build a rewarding career in technical sales within our Mining Division.
This role offers a unique opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, continuously develop your expertise, and make a real impact as part of a high‑performing, results‑driven team. You will be responsible for supporting and growing our presence across the Sudbury and Timmins regions, working closely with customers and industry partners in a dynamic and safety‑focused environment.
Salary range: 75K to 80K per year, depending on experience and qualifications, this position is also eligible to a performance-based incentive of up to 100% of base salary.
Why join Sika?
At Sika, we invest in our people and empower them to succeed.
- Be part of a strong, evolving sales organization with a proven reputation for excellence
- Join a global, growing, safety‑minded company offering long‑term career opportunities in Canada and internationally
- Access ongoing training and professional development to support your technical and career growth
- Work in a culture that encourages innovation, new ideas, and employee input
- Competitive group benefits and an employer‑matched pension plan
- Enjoy our employee referral and recognition programs, tuition reimbursement, and engaging company events
- Generous paid time off, plus an additional week off during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period
Position Overview
The Technical Sales Representative / Engineer is responsible for the sales, promotion, and technical support of Sika’s full range of mining products and equipment across the Shotcrete, Tunneling, and Mining Business Unit.
In this customer‑facing role, you will serve as a trusted partner to mining companies, consulting engineers, contractors, and distributors, consistently representing Sika’s values, technical excellence, and commitment to safety and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote Sika’s full product portfolio to engineering firms, contractors, and distribution partners to drive product specifications
- Provide on‑site technical support and expertise for active projects
- Execute territory sales strategies to increase market share and drive revenue growth
- Contribute to sales forecasts, pricing strategies, and budget planning
- Support shotcrete crews by:
- Monitoring material performance
- Delivering hands‑on training
- Recommending solutions to reduce dust and rebound levels
- Educating teams on proper equipment maintenance and operating procedures
- Prepare and participate in RFQs, tenders, and bid submissions
- Deliver Lunch & Learn sessions, seminars, and technical presentations to customers and partners
- Collaborate with technical teams to resolve on‑site issues and address customer concerns
- Perform field testing and complete detailed performance reporting
- Represent Sika at trade shows and play an active role in relevant industry associations
Qualifications
- Civil, Mining or Geotechnical Engineering Degree or Equivalent Experience
- 2- 3 years of relevant mining experience
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Highly analytical
- Self-starter and ability to work unsupervised
WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- All safety training including WHMIS, confined space, working at heights is an asset
- Knowledge and training to physically apply shotcrete with associated equipment
- Ability to lift up to or exceeding 20KG
- Uniform provided and follow industry standards for PPE relating to mine site or construction site
- Much time spent underground in varying temperatures
- Required to travel and spend time in remote areas
Vehicle/ Driver’s License Requirements:
- Company vehicle provided.
- Must have valid driver’s license and comply with Sika Fleet Safety Policy requirements.
- Technical Sales Representatives has responsibility for prudent care and protection of company assets.
Additional Information
- Join the family of Sika AG, with over 33,200 employees and companies set up in over 100 countries, which provide ample of opportunities to grow.
- Many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika as friendly, personable and sincere. We call this the "Sika Spirit".
- For such a large company, we have a surprisingly flat hierarchy with direct decision-making processes and decentralized organizational units.
- We firmly believe that the diversity of our workforce is a key contributing factor to our success story.
Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics. We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Sika Canada discloses that we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. However, we want to emphasize that AI does not make final decisions or eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.
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Responsibilities
The Technical Sales Representative is responsible for promoting and providing technical support for Sika's mining product portfolio, including shotcrete and tunneling solutions. They will manage territory sales strategies, conduct on-site training, and collaborate with mining companies and contractors to drive product specifications.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Civil, Mining, or Geotechnical Engineering and possess 2-3 years of relevant mining experience. Strong interpersonal skills, analytical abilities, and the capacity to work in underground environments are essential.
Skills
- Technical sales
- Shotcrete application
- Mining engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Project management
- Field testing
- Presentation skills
- Sales strategy
- Technical support
- Budget planning
- Relationship management
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Analytical skills
Benefits
- Performance-based incentive
- Group benefits
- Employer-matched pension plan
- Employee referral program
- Recognition program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company vehicle
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sales
- Engineering
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Energy
Keywords
- Shotcrete
- Tunneling
- Mining
- Technical Sales
- Civil Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Specialty Chemicals
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- WHMIS
- PPE
- RFQs
- Tenders
- Construction
- Field Testing
- Sales Strategy
- Performance Reporting
- Underground Mining
- Concrete Admixtures