Wall Colmonoy Canada is a privately owned thermal spray supplier and manufacturer headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Known for rapid service, expert knowledge, and leading-edge products, we proudly serve clients across the oil & gas, petrochemical, and mining sectors.
Formerly Indurate Alloys, the company was founded in 2011 with a vision of delivering innovation, exceptional customer service, and high-quality, cost-effective products to thermal spray applicators across Canada. Over the past decade, the team has expanded facilities, grown product lines, built strong industry partnerships, and launched its own premium PTA powders.
In July 2024, Indurate Alloys joined the Wall Colmonoy family.
Today, our team continues that legacy of service excellence and technical expertise as part of Wall Colmonoy’s global group.
About the Role:
The Technical Sales & Operations Manager is the senior on-the-ground leader for Wall Colmonoy’s Canadian Alloy Products business. This role blends technical expertise, commercial leadership, and day-to-day operational oversight, serving as the primary technical authority, sales driver, and internal problem-solver for the Canadian market.
This is a hands-on leadership role, not a pure sales position and not a general manager role. The position is designed for a technically credible professional who enjoys customer-facing problem solving, supporting sales growth, and ensuring the Canadian operation runs smoothly and professionally.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Commercial Leadership (Primary Focus)
- Serve as the technical authority for Alloy Products in Canada, supporting customers with:
- Hardfacing and surfacing alloys
- Thermal spray and PTA applications
- Other surfacing applications to be developed out of Edmonton (Wire, AM powders,…)
- Act as a sales lead and business development partner, working closely with:
- Canadian customers
- The Americas sales team
- Product management and technical teams
- Support and drive:
- Key account development
- New application opportunities
- Technical trials, problem-solving, and product selection
- Champion all Wall Colmonoy Alloy Products sold in Canada, ensuring balanced portfolio representation.
- Identify new growth opportunities for the Edmonton site and develop offer to address new market areas
- Assist with pricing strategy, margin discipline, and technical justification of value.
Operational & Site Leadership (Secondary Focus)
- Provide day-to-day leadership oversight for the Edmonton operation, including:
- Inventory coordination and availability
- Shipping, receiving, and logistics support
- Coordination with inside sales and customer service
- Ensure smooth interface with manufacturing and supply locations:
- Los Lunas (USA)
- UK operations
- Other global supply points as required
- Support continuous improvement in:
- Inventory turns
- Order accuracy and on-time delivery
- Basic site organization and operational discipline
- Maintain the quality management system for the site
- Coordinate with corporate teams on:
- Forecasting and demand planning
- Export/import compliance
- Safety and environmental standards
Leadership & Collaboration
- Act as the local leader and escalation point for customers and internal teams.
- Work collaboratively with:
- Inside sales and customer service staff
- Field sales and technical specialists
- Corporate finance, supply chain, and operations teams
- Provide mentoring and technical support to sales and operations personnel.
- Represent Wall Colmonoy professionally in the Canadian market and industry.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in:
- Alloy products, hardfacing, thermal spray, brazing, or related industrial materials
- Strong technical credibility with customers and internal teams
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading technical sales efforts
- Comfortable balancing customer-facing work with internal coordination
- Ability to operate independently with sound judgment
Preferred
- Background in metallurgy, materials science, welding, or industrial engineering
- Experience in industrial distribution or regional operations leadership
- Familiarity with Canadian industrial markets (energy, mining, aerospace, manufacturing)
- Prior exposure to global supply chains and export environments
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related technical field preferred
- Equivalent industry experience will be considered
Skills & Attributes
- Technically credible and commercially pragmatic
- Strong communicator with customers and internal stakeholders
- Comfortable making decisions without excessive structure
- Organized, accountable, and solution-oriented
- Collaborative leadership style — respected, not bureaucratic
- Willing to travel occasionally within Canada and selectively within North America
Wall Colmonoy Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to notify us during the hiring process.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
