Operations Analyst

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

Are you an accounting or manufacturing systems professional who thrives in detail-driven, process-focused environments? This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the financial and operational backbone of a growing emulsions business.

Reporting directly to the Divisional Controller – Walker Emulsions, you will support the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of plant manufacturing data across multiple sites. You’ll work hands-on with the division’s ERP manufacturing system, ensuring pricing, costs, sales data, materials, and inventory are accurate and aligned with operational reality.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the go-to expert for manufacturing data, collaborating closely with operations, procurement, and finance, and applying sound judgment to prioritize work in a fast-moving industrial environment.

Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000, based on experience and qualifications.

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Supporting transactional accuracy across Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, and Work Orders within the ERP system
• Support maintaining and updating Bills of Materials, in collaboration with management
• Organizing, overseeing, and reconciling inventory counts
• Support setting up and maintaining new inventory items in the ERP
• Acting as the manufacturing system champion, supporting and training users across three operational sites
• Support creating and maintaining customer and vendor profiles
• Partnering with Procurement to understand cost changes and downstream impacts
• Supporting the integrity of the standard costing system, including variance review and communication
• Assisting with sales invoicing, confirming pricing and transactional accuracy
• Monitoring raw material pricing trends and assisting with analysis
• Support reviewing and processing accounts payable invoices
• Supporting monthly General Ledger reconciliations
• Participating in operational and financial meetings to stay connected to the business and provide meaningful financial insight

Here’s What You Need

• A minimum two-year post-secondary diploma in Accounting or Business Administration (degree is an asset), or equivalent experience

• 2–3 years of accounting or business experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

• A valid G Driver’s License with a clean abstract

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity

• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial and operational data

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and guidelines

• The ability to explain technical or financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues

• Highly organized, methodical, and comfortable working with structured processes

• Strong computer and ERP skills, with the ability to generate reports and track data effectively

• Comfortable working independently, using sound judgment and discretion

• Clear and confident verbal communication skills, both one-on-one and in group settings

• Strong written communication skills, including editing and proofreading

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

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance

• Give back to our communities with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

This is a great opportunity for professionals in the emulsions or manufacturing space who want broader exposure, stronger cross-functional involvement, and a chance to become a key contributor in a technically sophisticated, data-driven environment.

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.  

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.