Working at Walker
At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.
About the Job
We’re on the hunt for an experienced Product Manager at our Walker Office in Oakville, ON. Reporting directly to the Director of Business Development, you will be responsible for ensuring current and new innovative products go from idea to market successfully. You will articulate successful criteria, rally the Sales, Technical, and Research & Development (R&D) teams, and support the Walker Emulsions group’s goals for commercialization of new products. This position requires skills in identifying, analyzing, evaluating business opportunities, then creating and implementing marketing campaigns.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and execute marketing strategies to support product lifecycle—from ideation to market.
- Test product functionality and appeal, using KPIs and customer feedback to guide decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate successful new product launches.
- Support the introduction, transfer, and withdrawal of products as needed.
- Shape go-to-market plans covering pricing, advertising, and promotion.
- Stay informed on market trends and translate insights into growth strategies.
- Monitoring effectiveness of marketing campaigns and proactively adjusts based on the results and the market and consumer behaviour.
- Determining brand building and strategies. Coordinating the development and execution of marketing elements.
- Provide feedback to R&D based on customer needs and market direction.
- Occasional travel locally and overnight through North America (15% of time) to meet with customers and will require a valid passport required for travel outside of Canada. Rarely travel will be necessary outside of North America
Here’s What You Need
- 4 years of experience in product management, preferably in chemical industry.
- 2–3-year college diploma or equivalent education in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or Marketing.
- A valid Ontario G driver’s license.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills—you’re the link between technical teams and customer needs.
- Able to work with little to no supervision and to take discretionary action as required.
What’s in it for you
- You become part of a team you can count on
- A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
- Leaders who support your growth and success
- A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
- Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events
At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for turning product ideas into commercial success? Do you thrive at the intersection of innovation, marketing, and cross-functional collaboration? If you’re ready to make your mark in the emulsions industry, we want to hear from you!
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
