The Company
TRAPA Forest Products is a privately operated forest products company headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia and proudly affiliated with the Hampton Lumber group of companies.
For decades, TRAPA has built a reputation as one of North America’s leading exporters and marketers of specialty forest products. Our business spans custom cut programs, export trading, industrial products, Western Red Cedar, Douglas fir, Hemlock, Yellow Cedar, specialty SPF products, and value-added lumber programs sold throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
Our strength comes from long term relationships, deep market knowledge, entrepreneurial thinking, and the ability to connect customers with unique forest product solutions across a broad network of manufacturing partners.
The Opportunity
TRAPA is seeking a motivated, entrepreneurial individual to join our Specialty Lumber Sales & Trading team in Richmond, BC.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship building, problem solving, international business, and working in a fast moving team environment. The successful candidate will work directly alongside experienced traders and senior leadership while learning the complexities of specialty lumber sales, export markets, logistics, customer development, and global trade.
This is not a traditional desk job. Every day presents different challenges, opportunities, products, customers, and markets.
The Role
- Support and develop specialty lumber sales programs across domestic and export markets
- Help support our Douglas fir and Western red cedar custom cut programs
- Assist in managing customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities
- Work closely with sawmills, remanufacturers, reloads, and logistics providers
- Learn pricing strategy, market analysis, and product positioning
- Participate in customer visits, industry events, and trade shows
- Collaborate with TRAPA’s sales, logistics, and administrative teams to execute business efficiently
- Develop an understanding of specialty lumber manufacturing, grades, sizes, and market applications
The Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly motivated and entrepreneurial
- Curious and eager to learn
- Strong in communication and relationship building
- Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
- Organized and detail oriented
- Interested in international business and forest products
- A critical thinker who enjoys solving problems
Experience in lumber, manufacturing, logistics, or sales is an asset, but not required for the right individual.
Post secondary education in business, forestry, marketing, international trade, or a related field is considered an asset.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
- Exposure to international markets and global business
- Direct mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- Opportunity for long term career growth
- Entrepreneurial and collaborative culture
- Exposure to specialty and custom cut lumber programs rather than purely commodity trading
- Opportunity to travel domestically and internationally
- Ability to build meaningful industry relationships
Compensation
TRAPA offers a competitive compensation structure with long term earning potential tied to individual growth, contribution, and performance.
If you are looking for an opportunity to build a rewarding long term career within the forest products industry, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
