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# Technical Product Owner - AI & Power Platform at Trail Appliances Ltd.

- **Company:** Trail Appliances Ltd.
- **Location:** 3388 Sweden Way Richmond, Canada
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/trailappliances/13a0c27a-2d8a-4114-af9c-ff13fe688fdc

## Job description

Working at Trail Appliances means joining an entrepreneurial-minded, driven team dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Trail Appliances is the leading independent appliance retailer in Western Canada. We’re a fast-growing company with over 500 employees in British Columbia, spread out over 10 showrooms, 3 Outlet Centres, 3 distribution centres, and 4 offices in BC's major markets. Join our team of trailblazers!

Our core values: Integrity – We do what’s right, even when no one is looking. Improvement – We do it well. Then we do it better. Caring – We put ourselves in others’ shoes. Authenticity – We like people, not pretense. Determination – We kick down walls.

At Trail Appliances, we're not just selling appliances. We're helping customers create homes they love, and we're constantly looking for better ways to serve them. As a family-owned Canadian company, we believe great ideas can come from anywhere, and we're committed to giving our teams the tools, technology, and support they need to do their best work. We're looking for a Technical Product Owner - AI & Power Platform to help shape how AI, automation, and low-code technologies create value across our business. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the direction of Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, AI agents, and workflow automation while working closely with teams across Sales, Operations, Customer Experience, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT. If you're energized by solving business problems, curious about emerging technology, and equally comfortable discussing strategy with executives or rolling up your sleeves to build a prototype, we'd love to hear from you.

## What You'll Do

As our Technical Product Owner, you'll own the roadmap, governance, adoption, and ongoing evolution of our AI and low-code platforms. You'll work across the business to identify opportunities, prioritize investments, and deliver solutions that improve the way we work. You will: Own and maintain the roadmap and backlog for Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and related innovation initiatives. Partner with leaders and frontline teams to identify opportunities where AI and automation can improve customer experience, employee experience, productivity, and business outcomes. Evaluate and prioritize opportunities based on business value, feasibility, adoption potential, cost, risk, and strategic alignment. Translate business needs into user stories, process designs, technical requirements, governance controls, and measurable success metrics. Configure, prototype, test, troubleshoot, and help deliver AI and Power Platform solutions while coordinating with developers, architects, and other technical specialists when needed. Lead discovery workshops, demonstrations, pilots, user acceptance testing, training, and solution adoption activities. Manage platform administration, licensing, capacity, environments, security, connectors, and lifecycle management in partnership with IT, Security, Privacy, and Architecture teams. Monitor usage, adoption, platform health, costs, and realized business value to continuously improve our investment decisions. Help establish practical governance that enables innovation while protecting our people, customers, data, and business.

## What You Bring

We're looking for someone who combines strong product thinking with hands-on technical capability and a passion for helping people embrace new ways of working. Required Experience Five or more years of experience in product ownership, product management, business analysis, automation, enterprise applications, digital transformation, or solution delivery roles. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, platform administration, governance, and application lifecycle management. Experience working with generative AI, copilots, or AI agents, including use-case assessment, prototyping, testing, governance, security, privacy, and responsible AI considerations. Experience managing licensing, consumption, capacity, utilization, forecasting, and technology-related costs. Ability to configure and troubleshoot low-code and AI solutions while understanding when to engage deeper technical expertise. Experience developing roadmaps and managing competing priorities across technically complex initiatives. Strong business analysis, discovery, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of enterprise governance practices related to security, data access, identity, environments, supportability, and change management. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical, operational, and executive audiences.

## Nice to Have

Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio. Experience deploying AI or agent-based solutions that have delivered measurable business value. Experience establishing AI or Power Platform governance programs. Experience with Azure AI Services, AI Builder, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Power Pages, Dynamics 365, Azure DevOps, APIs, integrations, or enterprise data platforms. Microsoft certifications in Power Platform, Azure AI, Business Applications, or related technologies. Why Join Trail? At Trail Appliances, you'll have the opportunity to influence how a growing Canadian organization uses AI and automation to create meaningful business impact. You'll join a collaborative team that values curiosity, continuous improvement, and practical innovation. You'll be empowered to explore new technologies, challenge conventional thinking, and help shape the future of work at Trail. Most importantly, you'll work with people who genuinely care about one another, our customers, and the communities we serve.

## What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package Hybrid work environment Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning A collaborative, supportive, and values-driven culture The opportunity to make a measurable impact on the future of our business If you're excited about helping a business unlock the potential of AI, automation, and digital innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build what's next.

We inspire possibilities, make shopping ridiculously easy, and help create special moments at home. Are you ready to meet your team?

## About Trail Appliances Ltd.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Trail Appliances Ltd. is Western Canada’s leading independent appliance retailer, selling home and kitchen appliances from over 55 brands, complemented by in-house delivery and support.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held, Family-Owned)
- **Headquarters**: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
- **Founded**: 1974
- **Founders**: The Broderick family (founders; the business remains family-owned)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Retail (Home Appliances)
- **Target Customers**: B2C (homeowners, renters), B2B (builders, developers, interior designers), and SMB (property managers).
- **Mission/Purpose Statement**: To enhance the quality of life for Canadian families by creating special moments at home — making shopping ridiculously easy and inspiring possibilities.

## Products & Services
- **Retail Sales**: In-showroom and online sales of refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges, dishwashers, and small appliances from 55+ brands (e.g., Miele, Bosch, Samsung, LG). Includes design consultations, financing, and a free premium delivery service.
- **Builder Division (Single Family, Multi-Family, Apartment Replacement)**: Project-based sales and specification support for new construction and multi-family developments.
- **Designer Sales**: Dedicated relationship-based support for interior designers and architects, including early-stage project specification and product sourcing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (Private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not disclosed; employs 307 people ([LinkedIn](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/trail-appliances)) — down 1.3% year-over-year.
- **Notable Investors**: No institutional investors — the company is family-owned.
- **Growth Signals**: 50+ year legacy, trusted as Western Canada’s top independent appliance retailer. Active hiring: 21 open job postings (up 61.5% year-over-year, as of late 2025). Recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Operates 10 showrooms, 3 clearance centres, and 4 offices.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Local Expertise, National Scale**: A family-owned independent with showrooms full of thousands of appliances and a well-trained team — “so buying appliances is as easy as using them.”
- **End-to-End Service**: In-house delivery, customer support, and appliance technicians. This vertical integration reduces friction and builds loyalty.
- **50+ Years of Trust**: Strong reputation in British Columbia, with many employees staying 10–15+ years, and a deep network with builders and designers.
- **Family Culture**: “We're entrepreneurial, driven, and maybe a little appliance-obsessed.” High staff retention and a people-first ethos differentiate from big-box competitors.

## Strategic Focus
- **Deepening Builder & Designer Relationships**: Active hiring for District Sales Manager (Multi-Family Builder Sales) and Designer Sales roles shows priority on business development.
- **Operational Excellence**: Investing in logistics, delivery, and warehouse operations to maintain “stress-free delivery” and “fast, reliable service.”
- **Talent Attraction & Retention**: Actively growing headcount (job postings up 61.5% YoY), with emphasis on learning & development and a supportive culture.

## Why Work Here
- **People-First Culture**: “Caring, integrity, innovation, authenticity, and determination” are cornerstones. Many employees stay for 10, 15, even 30+ years.
- **Hybrid/On-Site Mix**: Roles range from on-site (warehouse, delivery, sales support) to hybrid (e.g., Senior Credit Manager) and permanent office positions. The Richmond HQ operates on a hybrid schedule for eligible roles.
- **Growth & Development**: 50th anniversary celebrations highlighted a strong commitment to learning and development. Roles span sales, operations, logistics, finance, HR, and leadership.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation and benefits package. Free premium delivery for customers is mirrored by investment in delivery teams (real-time tracking, in-house fleet). Perks include a family-oriented atmosphere and entrepreneurial spirit.
- **Awards & Recognition**: regularly delivers exceptional results and is recognized as “BC’s Most Loved Appliance Retailer.” Work environment is low-pressure and supportive.

## Sources
1. [trailappliances.com - BC Careers Page](https://www.trailappliances.com/bc/p/careers)
2. [Lever.co - Trail Appliances Job Board](https://jobs.lever.co/trailappliances)
3. [LinkedIn - Trail Appliances Company Page](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/trail-appliances)
4. [trailappliances.com - BC Homepage](https://www.trailappliances.com/bc/)
5. [Workable - Trail Appliances Job Board](https://apply.workable.com/trail-appliances-2/)

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