Commodity Trader Intern/Co-op - May 2026

Olympic Industries ULC•North Vancouver, BC

6d•CA$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Olympic Industries is excited to offer a highly motivated and passionate individual the opportunity to join our growth-oriented team as a Commodity Trader Intern for a 4-month term beginning September 2026. This internship is designed around three core objectives: supporting the organization's logistics function, engaging in a robust trader training program, and building relationships with traders across the company. It is a training opportunity for individuals interested in exploring a long-term career in lumber trading, offering an inside look into the fast-paced world of commodity markets. As a Commodity Trader Intern, you’ll play a key role in supporting our logistics operations — not just to execute tasks, but to gain a deeper understanding of how supply chains function, how freight markets fluctuate, and how transportation decisions impact trading outcomes. You’ll work side-by-side with experienced traders, engage in structured learning, and build industry relationships that offer real insight into the business of commodity trading.

Requirements

Working toward or have completed a Degree or Diploma in Business or a related field. We’re also open to other educational backgrounds with relevant skills or experience.
Experience thriving in fast-paced environments, where adaptability, urgency, and attention to detail are key.
A competitive, entrepreneurial mindset: you're driven, proactive, and energized by the challenge of finding better ways to do things.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate across teams and build working relationships quickly.
A background in competitive sports or similarly high-performance settings. A plus that shows you're resilient, goal-oriented, and team-minded.

Responsibilities

Support and improve freight efficiency by executing time-sensitive logistics tasks such as tracking shipments, negotiating spot rates, and coordinating with carriers — all while learning how freight markets impact supply chain decision-making.
Explore how transportation decisions shape trade outcomes by working closely with logistics and Traders to understand transportation lanes, cost dynamics, and timing challenges.
Research and prospect new freight partners to expand our network and create more cost-effective and responsive trucking solutions.
Participate in structured training to learn the fundamentals of commodity trading, logistics strategy, and market behavior.
Build meaningful connections across departments to develop your network and uncover future career opportunities.