Help Transform the Future of Trench Safety with GroundWorks Safety Systems
Are you looking for a fast-paced, rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact in the construction industry?
GroundWorks Safety Systems is seeking an experienced Technical Trench Safety Sales Specialist to join our team in Innisfail, Alberta. Our patented trench safety systems are in high demand and are used on critical infrastructure projects across North America.
Our mission is simple: Help people and make a difference by offering safer, faster, and more efficient trench safety solutions.
The industry is ready for change. Contractors are looking for systems that perform better - both inside and outside the trench. As demand continues to grow, we are seeking someone who enjoys solving complex problems and becoming the trusted expert customers rely on when facing challenging excavation and shoring situations.
Position Overview
The Technical Trench Safety Sales Specialist serves as the first technical point of contact for contractors, project managers, estimators, safety professionals, and rental partners seeking trench safety expertise. In this role, you will evaluate projects, recommend configurations, develop preliminary shoring solutions, support quotations, and become an internal expert on GroundWorks systems.
This is not a traditional sales role. You will become a trusted advisor that customers turn to when they need practical, engineered solutions for complex excavation and trench safety challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Review customer drawings, excavation requirements, and project details to recommend solutions.
- Develop preliminary layouts and recommend appropriate GroundWorks configurations.
- Provide technical support to contractors, foremen, operators, estimators, engineers, safety managers, and rental companies.
- Answer technical questions regarding configurations, and offer safe assembly procedures.
- Qualify incoming leads and support the sales process through quoting, CRM updates, follow-up, and proposal support.
- Conduct customer training, support demonstrations, and attend trade shows or industry events.
- Gather customer feedback and provide insight into market needs and product improvements.
Qualifications:
Education Preferred - One of:
- Civil Engineering Technology (CET)
- Civil Engineering Technologist
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Engineering Degree (Civil preferred)
Equivalent field experience will be considered.
Experience Preferred - 2-10+ years in one or more of the following:
- Underground construction
- Utility construction
- Trench safety
- Excavation
- Pipeline construction
- Municipal infrastructure
- Heavy Civil construction
Technical Skills - Strong understanding of:
- Construction drawings
- Excavation practices
- Underground utilities
- Basic geotechnical concepts
- Construction equipment
- Estimating
Ability to learn:
- GroundWorks products
- Shoring design concepts
- Safe assembly procedures
Compensation
Base Salary:
$60,000-$120,000 annually
Based on:
- Industry experience
- Technical capability
- Construction background
Why Join GroundWorks?
You'll help shape the future of trench safety while solving problems the industry is looking for.
You'll work alongside a team committed to:
- Innovation
- Safety
- Service
- Practical problem solving
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.
