Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Co-operative Retailing System is a network composed of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and over 180 independent retail co-operatives that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities in Western Canada. From Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and into the Arctic, retail co-ops serve 1.8 million active members and many more customers at 2,500 locations. FCL centrally supplies and supports these retail co-ops. By working together under the CO-OP® brand, we are all committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. For more information, visit www.coopconnection.ca.   

FCL invites applications for the position of Data Entry Clerk in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Business Development Specialist, responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Update JDE Propane Safety and Asset Management (PSAM) system with various inspection data and propane tank relief valve data obtained from manual forms submitted by internal propane branches.
• Cross reference tank data being entered with existing PSMS and Field ID systems to ensure accurate data being entered in JDE system for each tank.
• If variance in tank data occurs within systems collaborate with direct supervisor and branch propane supervisor to validate each entry and ensure JDE system is accurate.
• Track and Monitor progress of inspection and relief valve data and provide updates as required to stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma and a Minimum two years of office experience.Experience with data entry and Excel is required.

• Apply

Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Co-operative Retailing System is a network composed of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and over 180 independent retail co-operatives that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities in Western Canada. From Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and into the Arctic, retail co-ops serve 1.8 million active members and many more customers at 2,500 locations. FCL centrally supplies and supports these retail co-ops. By working together under the CO-OP® brand, we are all committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. For more information, visit www.coopconnection.ca.   

FCL invites applications for the position of Corporate Accounting Manager in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The Corporate Accounting Manager leads a team of corporate accounting supervisors to meet the day to day requirements of accounting for FCL business units, manage the impact on Retails, and maintain vendor payments and relationships. Including identifying and monitoring bottlenecks in our processes and providing dynamic solutions to deal with issues on a timely basis.

They work collaboratively on projects with the financial system teams, other business units, project managers, and consultants in developing and implementing innovative technology solutions to improve operational efficiencies, financial reporting and business analytics for the benefit of FCL and the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS). They act as the Controls & Reporting representative on these systems for which there is a financial impact. 

The Corporate Accounting Manager also develops and supports innovative best practices for achieving business process improvement initiatives and maximum benefit from current and future technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Manage, direct, and lead a team of experienced professionals in the execution of all activities associated with corporate accounting and business unit invoice processing and payment requirements.  This requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work with key stakeholders from all areas of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS). Responsible for ensuring cross-functional teams follow established policies and best practices. 
• Guide the analysis and documentation of current business processes in legacy systems in order to lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of financial system requirements that will improve operational efficiencies, financial reporting and business analytics for the benefit of FCL and the CRS.
• In consultation with subject matter experts, give leadership to defining and documenting desired future state business processes. Make recommendations for alternative business processes if the solution cannot meet current business process requirements or where an opportunity is identified for an improved process. Propose recommendations, standards and best practices, understanding how changes will impact FCL and the retails. Ensure information is communicated throughout the CRS to ensure that all parties are aware of changes or updates that impact their areas.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other business units in the identification and anticipation of financial systems, policies and procedures.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to ensure clear, concise, and effective communication surrounding all key initiatives.  A high level interpersonal skill and political savvy is required to ensure successful collaboration among the many members of the cross-functional teams this person must lead.  
• Lead the Controls & Reporting team in defining project parameters and recognizing opportunities that will improve business processes and increase efficiencies across various systems that have an impact on corporate accounting and financial reporting.  Work with all stakeholders to maximize utilization of our new practices and systems, through change management, communication, testing and training plans.
• Identify new and emerging system trends and risks to FCL and the CRS, and, through working with stakeholders and the Controls & Reporting management team, provide recommendations to assist business units in implementing changes and developing appropriate strategies for training, communications and change management.
• Maintain current knowledge of system changes and upgrades that could affect our business processes and financial/analytical reporting across the CRS.
• Support the user groups preparing the budget inputs. Assist in the preparation of the consolidated budget board statements. Be a key resource in supporting FCL’s budget system including supporting users that have questions about how to use the system and become one of the budget system’s administrators.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Commerce with preference to Accounting major and broad business acumen with 7-9 years of accounting experience. Knowledge of technical financial systems will be considered an asset. Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving and communication skills are required. Professional accounting designation is required.

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

• Apply

Job Description:

The Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) began in 1928 when locally owned retail co-operatives worked together to form provincial wholesales in order to expand their buying power. These co-operative wholesales in the four western provinces, along with the Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC), in Regina, joined together to form Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). Today, approximately 200 retail co-operatives own FCL, which provides central wholesaling, manufacturing and administrative services to its member-owners. Combined sales of more than $9.6 billion in 2015 make retail co-ops among the largest providers of retail goods and agricultural inputs in Western Canada.

Our Transportation Department in Calgary, AB is seeking experienced drivers to fill key positions within our facility.

Responsibilities:

• Perform pickups and deliveries of dairy, produce, merchandise and petroleum products.

• Perform vehicle and equipment inspections.

• Ensures adherence to security and Health and Safety programs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum six months Class 1 driving experience with clean record.

• Good health and physically fit.

• Must be willing to obtain certificate to transport dangerous goods and attend other work-related courses and seminars.

• Apply

Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Co-operative Retailing System is a network composed of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and over 180 independent retail co-operatives that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities in Western Canada. From Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and into the Arctic, retail co-ops serve 1.8 million active members and many more customers at 2,500 locations. FCL centrally supplies and supports these retail co-ops. By working together under the CO-OP® brand, we are all committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. For more information, visit www.coopconnection.ca.   

FCL invites applications for the position of Senior Project Manager (Temporary Or Contract Resource) in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Responsible for the overall Management of the initiation, execution controls and completion of the FCL technology related projects ensuring consistency with the organization’s strategy, commitments and goals.  The Project Manager is responsible to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to set deadlines and within budget.  This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. 

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director PMO, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Define and manage program and project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.  Leadership and oversight of the program strategy development and planning.  Validate full-scale program and project plans and associated communication documents.  Effectively communicate program and project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely manner.  
• Management of project inter-dependencies including reporting on exposures resulting with inter-project dependencies.  Management of the integrated project plan completion of project deliverables to approved project budgets and schedules.  
• Development of plans to manage activities and ensure required controls are in place to complete the project deliverables within financial targets.  Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, project logs and presentations.  Development and management of the project scope/.  Identify and manage change requests that impact project scope, schedule and budget, ensuring the update of related project documents/artefacts.  Management of project risks and issues and implementing appropriate risk management strategies.  Perform project closure, document lessons learned
• Effectively communicate with all levels within FCL and outside of the organization as needed.  Manage effective relationships with Senior Leadership Team and program and project stakeholders. 
• Define vendor/software selection approach and participate in selection process.  Participation in steering committee and stakeholder meeting, providing regular project status reports as required by sponsors and PMO methodology.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a University degree in Computer Science or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of progressive work experience in IT, including a minimum of 8 years in all aspects of project life cycle and execution, and a minimum of 5 years of Supply Chain experience. PMP is strongly preferred.  Strong familiarity with project management software such as MS Project.  Demonstrated experience in people management.  Working knowledge of various technology systems such as Finance, Payroll, Time and Attendance, Master Data Management, Retail Merchandising System and infrastructure related programs/projects

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

• Apply

Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Co-operative Retailing System is a network composed of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and over 180 independent retail co-operatives that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities in Western Canada. From Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and into the Arctic, retail co-ops serve 1.8 million active members and many more customers at 2,500 locations. FCL centrally supplies and supports these retail co-ops. By working together under the CO-OP® brand, we are all committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. For more information, visit www.coopconnection.ca.   

FCL invites applications for the position of Workforce Management Specialist in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The role of the Workforce Management Specialist (WMS) is to provide implementation support and training on the rollout of the Kronos Time & Attendance system and future Workforce Management solutions at the operations level throughout FCL, and the CRS. The Workforce Management Specialist will require technical understanding and knowledge to work with the technical support and TIS project teams to analyze and identify ongoing operational opportunities and resolve operational issues while using the Kronos system. Lead and continue the development of a Workforce Management resource manual which includes best practices on proper utilization to ensure Workforce Management solutions are utilized to their fullest potential.  Collaborate with technical support teams to ensure consistency in operational training and customer support. Working with the TIS project team research opportunities for the development of future Workforce Management functionality such as Advanced Scheduling. Approximate annual travel of 30% is required. 

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Business Systems Centre of Excellence Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Provide onsite and remote implementation support and training for the rollout of the Kronos Time & Attendance system throughout the CRS.
• Work with technical support teams to analyze and identify ongoing operational opportunities and resolve operational issues as they arise in Kronos using the established support process and incident ticketing system. Develop and maintain the Kronos specific knowledge base library for supporting the Kronos application.
• Collaborate with the TIS project team and operational TIS support teams to ensure consistency in operational training and customer support during implementation and subsequent enhancements. Lead the process to maintain a Workforce Management resource manual which includes best practices on proper utilization of the across the CRS.  
• Working with existing TIS sites in the CRS, identify opportunities for changes or enhancements to the Workforce Management System (Kronos) functionality.  Provide ongoing support to Retails to identify additional system enhancements while following the BCAB process to implement all system changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a University Degree and 5-7 years working with financial and management systems, tools, and processes or a Business Administration Diploma and 8+ years working with financial and management systems, tools, and processes. Project Management, process improvement (ITIL) and configuration management is preferred. Experience with information systems is an asset (ex. Kronos, ADP, Ultipro).

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

• Apply

Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Co-operative Retailing System is a network composed of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and over 180 independent retail co-operatives that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities in Western Canada. From Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and into the Arctic, retail co-ops serve 1.8 million active members and many more customers at 2,500 locations. FCL centrally supplies and supports these retail co-ops. By working together under the CO-OP® brand, we are all committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. For more information, visit www.coopconnection.ca.   

FCL invites applications for the Regional Grow Team Advisor; five newly created positions within our Crop Supplies team. We are currently filling positions in our regional offices located in Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton & Winnipeg (1 position per geographical region). 

A Regional Grow Team Advisor (GTA) is an industry-leading technical agronomy expert who strengthens the CRS’s business growth in crop protection, seed, ag technology, and fertilizer products and services. They are integral in supporting our Grow Team’s vision of being a community of trusted advisors who are passionate about agronomy and helping their farm customers succeed. Regular daily travel is required within the specified region.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Knowledge & Innovation Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Identify regional agronomic training needs and then develop and deliver regional agronomic training.  Provide technical advice to retail Grow Team agronomists, either through one-on one or regional sessions, on proper crop, herbicide, and nutrition planning and management, field scouting, harvest management and record keeping. In conjunction with the Knowledge and Innovation team, provide input into the development, coordination and communication of centralized agronomic training tools, events and resources.
• Provide technical advice and sales guidance on farms calls and grower meetings, as planned by the retail agro manager, agronomists, and Regional Marketing Manager. Work with the Crop Supplies and Fertilizer teams to identify opportunities for sales and agronomy coaching. 
• Working with Knowledge and Innovation Manager, lead the Innovation Field Trial project regionally, from protocol planning and trial allocations, to data collection and sharing to ensure consistent trial execution.
• Support Grow Team agronomists on all aspects of 4R nutrient management. Drive adoption of 4R and sustainable agronomy metric assessment. Promote the benefits of 4R and sustainable agronomy with grower customers on farm calls, at grower meetings, or in technical marketing pieces.
• Coach Grow Team agronomists on effective use and full adoption of CRS supported digital ag platforms, such as agrē, for crop planning, scouting, and field record keeping.
• Under guidance from the Knowledge and Innovation Manager, evaluate and provide advice on CRS market potential for new Ag technology, such as novel applications of remote imagery or digital farming innovations.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have 8+ years of agriculture experience; 5 of which are in field agronomy and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, however a Master of Science degree is preferred. Experiences in training, Ag technology, weed science or field trials are considered an asset.  Must be a Professional Agrologist and either has or willing to obtain Certified Crop Advisor and 4R certifications.

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

• Apply

Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Co-operative Retailing System is a network composed of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and over 180 independent retail co-operatives that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities in Western Canada. From Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and into the Arctic, retail co-ops serve 1.8 million active members and many more customers at 2,500 locations. FCL centrally supplies and supports these retail co-ops. By working together under the CO-OP® brand, we are all committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. For more information, visit www.coopconnection.ca.   

FCL invites applications for the position of Commercial Sales Coordinator in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Under the direction of the Commercial Sales Manager, the Commercial Sales Coordinator oversees and administers commercial sales of Petroleum and Petroleum related goods and services specifically to major local, national and international accounts active in the transportation, manufacturing, mining and leasing industries in all markets served by the co-operative retailing system. In addition, provide the client base with the best mix involving method of delivery, price, information and support while being fair and competitive towards the client.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Commercial Sales Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Maintain and grow current Commercial accounts portfolio and contributing margins.
• Attract new accounts and provide accurate and prompt follow-up to their needs while maintaining personal and electronic contact in regards to pricing, product delivery, invoicing, error correction and client satisfaction follow-up.  
• As this is the first point of contact between the client and all other departments within the CRS there is approximately 50 days or 20% of the positions time is spent out of the office, on the road and meeting with clients face to face and is spread out over the year. 
• Observe any systemic issues in the non-member petroleum sales process and pass on to the Commercial Sales Manager or define the failure work with the resource personnel in order to formulate the best solution to the event.  
• Handle all pricing and invoicing errors promptly and take all steps possible to ensure future pricing and invoicing is correct.
• Manage and grow the FCL Commercial Fleet Card Program as well as the relationship between FCL and third party credit card issuers to maximize their utilization of the Co-operative Retailing System.  
• Assist with the development of new products, goods and services that enhance the customer experience.
• Generate, review, assess, maintain, distribute and discuss monthly sales reports that allow the petroleum team to gauge their success in the marketplace as related to our annual budget.  
• Provide input from commercial accounts to the Commercial Sales Manager and in concert with the Commercial Marketing Coordinator to determine the commercial price change for the upcoming week. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Business is required. Marketing major with accounting minor would be an asset and 5-7 years of direct sales experience is required. Experience in petroleum industry is preferred. A solid understanding of computer applications specifically with Excel is essential.  Professional sales course and Toastmasters would be beneficial.  A general understanding of road building, logistics, mining, general business and mechanics would be a definite asset.

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

• Apply

Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Co-operative Retailing System is a network composed of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and over 180 independent retail co-operatives that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities in Western Canada. From Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and into the Arctic, retail co-ops serve 1.8 million active members and many more customers at 2,500 locations. FCL centrally supplies and supports these retail co-ops. By working together under the CO-OP® brand, we are all committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. For more information, visit www.coopconnection.ca.   

FCL invites applications for the position of Material Handler in our Distribution Centre located in Edmonton, Alberta.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Proven ability to select orders according to set standards.
• Must meet or exceed production standards.
• Achieve set error ratio or better.
• Be observant of housekeeping duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: Shift is Sunday – Thursday 8pm to 4:30am (full-time); part-time shifts various hours on days/afternoons

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must be physically able to perform duties and have power jack experience. Must be reliable, excellent attendance record, and able to work quickly and accurately.

• Apply

Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Co-operative Retailing System is a network composed of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and over 180 independent retail co-operatives that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities in Western Canada. From Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and into the Arctic, retail co-ops serve 1.8 million active members and many more customers at 2,500 locations. FCL centrally supplies and supports these retail co-ops. By working together under the CO-OP® brand, we are all committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. For more information, visit www.coopconnection.ca.   

FCL invites applications for the position of Crop Supplies Retail Operations Analyst in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The Crop Supplies Retail Operations Analyst supports an influential business relationship with region personnel that drive behavior and sales growth. They discover retail business opportunities through the analysis of market share data and support accurate and timely reporting of forecast, inventory and sales. They also provide Regional Crop Supplies Marketing Managers with various analytic reports to facilitate programs to meet the Crop Supplies Business Plan. Approximate annual travel of 15% required.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Crop Supplies Operations & Business Development Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Support growth opportunities at existing retail locations utilizing market share data provided by Crop Supplies Marketing Manager and internal resources.  Analyze retail data in the Crop Input business for all regions to identify opportunities and share findings with the appropriate Regional Crop Supplies Marketing Manager.  Collaborate with Regional Teams to develop customer sales mapping for participating retails.  Analyze the maps to discover commodity opportunities by customer for participating retail and share findings with the appropriate Regional Crop Supplies Marketing Manager and Regional Crop Input Sales Coordinator. Assist Regional Teams in building strategic plans to capture share and mapping opportunities.
• Plan and facilitate the region training needs to support new platforms and product training within the region. This includes: 
  • Invitation and host requirements for training events. Follow up to ensure high retail attendance
  • Support region training needs, including planning and executing. 
  • New retail employee FCL Crop Supplies onboarding package – programs, contact lists, and support documents to work with FCL and suppliers more effectively
  • Support Regional trade shows.
  • Maintain training needs list and centralized training needs assessments of retail employees
  • Support the Regional Teams and retail to achieve the successful utilization of new platforms.
• Provide marketing and business support to Retail Sales Coordinators by providing consistent communication for sales campaigns and business initiatives.  
• Provide support to retails on gathering and submitting data to AgCollect and Kenna and provide guidance through data validation to minimize issues. Provide in-office support to RSCs to fulfill Region and Retail requests for analytics. Support region responsibilities for logistic events
• Assist region teams with accuracy testing of various data points., including (but not limited to):
  • Compile Forecasting from retails
  • Compile and disseminate Sales, Inventory, etc reports to stakeholders
  • Review booking recaps for Crop Inputs and Ag Equipment
  • Seed & CP - support retail order accuracy checks to ensure overall business is captured in the early order bookings in alignment with retail forecast and planning.
  • Seed & CP - order changes and building of truckloads
  • Ag Equipment – ensure retail receives order confirmations and support order changes and building of truckloads
• Provide support by maintaining and compiling events and deadlines for retail communication, including Buymart activities.
• Grow personal product knowledge and sales/business knowledge through internal and external training opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a University degree in Business or Agriculture and 1 – 3 years’ experience in the agriculture industry. 

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

• Apply

Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Co-operative Retailing System is a network composed of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and over 180 independent retail co-operatives that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities in Western Canada. From Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and into the Arctic, retail co-ops serve 1.8 million active members and many more customers at 2,500 locations. FCL centrally supplies and supports these retail co-ops. By working together under the CO-OP® brand, we are all committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. For more information, visit www.coopconnection.ca.   

FCL invites applications for the position of Category Development Manager in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The Category Development Manager is responsible for leading a category management team to execute successful retail programs Additional department goals related to sales growth, turns, expenses, and service level objectives must be achieved. This position is responsible for the talent acquisition and training of the category management team which will implement category management practices within the HABS Department.  The Category Development Manager will coordinate strategic procurement initiatives and review department processes resulting in improved efficiencies in HABS performance.  This position is responsible for working closely with our national buying group affiliations by providing strong negotiation skills and strategic direction. Annual travel of approximately 10%-20%.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, Home & Building Solutions, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Monitor employee performance and engage all employees in category management processes.  Develop, train and focus employees on key performance activities and work towards continuous improvement and development of category management practices.  Continually work to develop an efficient, professional and team oriented department through coaching and mentoring and employee development.
• Communicate Category Development initiatives to the region HABS sales teams.  In conjunction with the regions, ensure a high level of communication of category development initiatives to the Home Centre Steering Committee and retail HABS locations. Leverage the supplier community and industry organizations to enhance category management initiatives through the understanding of industry trends and market research.
• Work with marketing and sales to provide new products, programs, pricing recommendations and ideas to stimulate sales and gross margin improvements. Understand business intelligence needs to provide leadership on the development of HABS programs and market direction to grow sales and profitability. 
• Work with our national buying group affiliation by providing strategic leadership and direction, and strong negotiation skills resulting in financial gains for all members.
• Develop HABS annual business plans and create category strategic initiatives, along with budgets for sales, inventory, turns, profitability, and service levels.  Work with category management and marketing teams to ensure these objectives are monitored throughout the year.
• Work in tandem with other Category Development Managers on special projects that will improve departmental efficiency, sales and margins.
• Provide leadership around the HABS import function to ensure goals are attained..  Set strategy, grow and evaluate the import business to improve sales and margins while fostering our brand initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a degree, preferably in business with a marketing major as well as 8+ years of experience in wholesale and retail hardware/building products, buying, and management.

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

• Apply

Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Grocery People (TGP) is a team within FCL who are dedicated to serving independent grocery retailers and foodservice operators. At TGP, we understand that independent food businesses are important to the fabric of the communities they serve, and we have been supporting them through the wholesale supply of goods and services for over 50 years. For more information visit www.tgp.ca.

FCL invites applications for the position of Sales Support Analyst for our TGP business unit located in Edmonton, Alberta.

The Sales Support Analyst analyzes data to determine the impact of programs, promotions and sales activities on both customer performance and wholesale performance. The Analyst assists in preliminary screening of incoming opportunities and prepares cost comparisons, and other analysis to evaluate opportunities and on-board new accounts. They will have direct customer contact, providing support and driving sales by introducing products, programs and services to established customers utilizing tools and programs made available through other functional areas and through the use of consultative selling skills.  The Analyst coordinates customer account administration and participation in business to business programs and assists in the processing of orders as required.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Sales Support Supervisor, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Compile and assemble data and conduct preliminary analysis to track the impact of promotional activities and programs, monitor customer activity and profitability and support budgeting activities.  
• Participate in the creation and distribution of reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate the preparation of item coding and cost comparisons to enable the sales team to evaluate and act upon opportunities to convert and maintain business and to bid on contracts and establish pricing.
• Initiate calls to existing customers to discuss features, advantages and benefits of TGP programs, products and promotional activity and to drive customer participation and purchases.
• Support the onboarding (or offboarding) of accounts and enable enrolment in programs by acting a liaison between customer and or sales representative and other Business Units to establish account and all required services.
• Assist Sales Associates in providing support and guidance to customers relative to products and programs and in the timely processing of incoming orders as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a University or Technical Diploma and 3 to 5 years of experience in a sales or senior customer service role. Experience within the wholesale/retail food industry preferred. Understanding of retail and / or foodservice operations would be an asset. Training or certifications in business applications / software or technology would be an asset.

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

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Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Co-operative Retailing System is a network composed of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and over 180 independent retail co-operatives that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities in Western Canada. From Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and into the Arctic, retail co-ops serve 1.8 million active members and many more customers at 2,500 locations. FCL centrally supplies and supports these retail co-ops. By working together under the CO-OP® brand, we are all committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. For more information, visit www.coopconnection.ca.   

FCL invites applications for the position of Regional Warehouse Supervisor in our Distribution Center located in Winnipeg, MB.

Under the direction of the Regional Warehouse Manager, the Regional Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing the Distribution Center operations staff involved in the areas of receiving, picking, loading, forklifting, and inventory control. This is accomplished by ensuring clear and consistent application of corporate policies within the applicable Distribution Center are adhered to and followed. The Supervisor provides leadership through the establishment of clear expectations with staff and by demonstrating high standards of work practices and procedures keeping employee safety as the highest priority.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Regional Warehouse Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Supervise the activities of in scope employees responsible for the inbound and outbound freight delivery and shipment.
• Working knowledge of Priya Software and the Mainframe system applicable to Distribution Center operations for the purpose of generating reports, maximizing productivity, manipulating orders and inventory control.
• Responsible to maintain and ensure proper training in health and safety is provided for the employees, as well as confirming they are being followed within the Distribution Center.  Identify and correct any safety issues that may arise.
• Confirm proper procedures are followed as well as guarantee the accuracy and quality of the products being received, picked and shipped by preforming audits and spot checks on incoming and outgoing inventory.
• Review daily resource requirements to complete the workload in all reporting areas. Project inbound volumes and match manpower to the expected workload projection based upon historical data and upcoming promotion product lines. Track inventory and maintain inventory integrity throughout the entire Distribution Center to improve employee safety, operational efficiency and effective customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Grade 12 diploma and 5 years of work experience in Logistics Warehouse inbound/outbound environment. Experience in previous supervisory position and working with automated systems will be considered an asset. Supervisor training program is preferred.

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

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Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Co-operative Retailing System is a network composed of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and over 180 independent retail co-operatives that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities in Western Canada. From Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and into the Arctic, retail co-ops serve 1.8 million active members and many more customers at 2,500 locations. FCL centrally supplies and supports these retail co-ops. By working together under the CO-OP® brand, we are all committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. For more information, visit www.coopconnection.ca.   

FCL invites applications for the position of Systems Support Analyst - Payroll Systems in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

To provide system expertise, functional guidance and solutions to business users (230 retail co-operatives, FCL business units and subsidiaries across Western Canada) with issues pertaining to ADP Payroll, Core HR/Talent Management (Ultipro), Time & Attendance (Kronos) within the Talent Insights Solutions platform.  Extensively research and document customer issues while collaborating with team members, process owners and experts in other departments to properly manage and resolve customer issues.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Respond to incoming calls and tickets by extensively researching and documenting customer issues while collaborating with team members, process owners and experts in other departments and vendors to properly manage and resolve user inquiries and issues.  
• Assist users by walking them through various activities including employee set-up, payroll processing, basic time capture (Kronos) questions and other system user inquiries.  
• Identify and resolve issues or problems within the system or with information flowing through the interfaces or with connections to the system.  Be able to troubleshoot payroll related issues which require an understanding of payroll legislative rules, insurance programs, CBAs, and FCL policies. 
• Troubleshoot the creation of new employees, HR paperwork, time capture, and payroll processing and provide basic troubleshooting on other Talent Management modules such as Applicant Tracking, Compensation, Recruitment, and Performance Management as it relates to maintaining accurate employee records and payroll processing. Guide users, whenever possible, to utilize the system to its utmost in order to maximize the benefits and increase operational efficiencies. 
• Work closely with the Talent Insight Solutions project team during the deployment phases of the solution to the federation.
• Working with HR and payroll teams develop and update the operational manuals for payroll and Core HR.  Ensure that all manuals and documentation are kept current for any procedural or software version upgrades.
• Communicate systems and version upgrades to end users on timely basis to ensure users are kept current on system functionality.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have an Accounting Diploma plus a PCP (Payroll Compliance Professional) or a Commerce Degree with a major in Accounting (PCP would be an asset) and 3-5 years of payroll processing experience and/or 3–5 years of customer support on payroll systems. Familiarity/experience with ADP, Ultipro, and Kronos will be an asset. Additional related experience will be considered in lieu of meeting all the educational requirements.

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

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Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Co-operative Retailing System is a network composed of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and over 180 independent retail co-operatives that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities in Western Canada. From Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and into the Arctic, retail co-ops serve 1.8 million active members and many more customers at 2,500 locations. FCL centrally supplies and supports these retail co-ops. By working together under the CO-OP® brand, we are all committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. For more information, visit www.coopconnection.ca.   

FCL invites applications for the position of Regional Crop Input Retail Sales Coordinator in our region office located in Edmonton, Alberta.

The Regional Regional Crop Input Retail Sales Coordinator establishes an influential business relationship with retail co-ops that drive behavior and sales growth specific to Crop Input. They are responsible to achieve territory sales target while assisting Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and retails in achieving their respective inventory and margin targets. They resolve obstacles such as product supply, competitive pricing, training needs and relationship issues between the retails, suppliers, and FCL. They ensure accurate and timely reporting of forecasts, inventory, and sales. It is important to maintain a professional relationship with crop input suppliers. They coordinate with Regional Crop Supplies Marketing Manager, retails, and supplier partners to develop and execute programs to meet the Crop Supplies Business Plan. Maintain a regular retail visit schedule within the territory to key retails every 4-6 weeks. Approximate annual travel of 60% is required.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Regional Crop Supplies Marketing Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Achieve territory sales targets of crop input items by assisting retails with booking programs, addressing competitive distributor pricing issues and working with FCL Home Office to ensure adequate supply of needed products.
• Assist in training retails on set up and use of crop protection margin calculator to support retail profitability and to determine true competitive costs from suppliers.
• Drive accuracy of reporting to maximize sales and provide quality data for future decision making. Work with retails to ensure forecasts are submitted on time and accurately reflect retail goals and Crop Supply Business plans. Ensure retail sales and inventory reports, and transactional data, are completed accurately and on time, and necessary follow up takes place when questions/discrepancies arise. 
• Ensure retails understand all crop supplies programs by collaborating with Home Office when retails have questions or concerns and strive to find an acceptable solution for both parties from a holistic Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) perspective. 
• Assist retails with development of appropriate strategies that reflect their business plan to implement these programs. Organize and coordinate events for retails which help build the Co-op brand in the marketplace and/or provide an educational benefit to growers and retail staff.  
• Assist in developing CRS training plans for retail trainees and actively participate in their development and progress throughout the training period. Assist in training new and existing retail employees on CRS processes, IT platforms, and portal. Promote the value/benefits of working for the CRS and be a brand ambassador to all employees.
• Review and assist in growth opportunities providing relevant information for the feasibility process and project development.  Understand local retail market share and assist retails to build a strategy to capture sale opportunities.
• Grow personal product knowledge and sales/business knowledge through internal and external training opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a degree, preference in agriculture or business and 3 – 5 years sales experience in the crop protection industry.

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

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Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Grocery People (TGP) is a business unit of FCL dedicated to serving independent grocery retailers and foodservice operators. At TGP, we understand that independent food businesses are important to the fabric of the communities they serve, and we have been supporting them through the wholesale supply of goods and services for over 50 years. For more information visit www.tgp.ca.

FCL invites applications for the position of Foodservice Buyer in our TGP Office located in Edmonton, Alberta.

Under the direction of the Food Service Purchasing Supervisor the function of a Foodservice Buyer is to source vendors and products to fulfill the needs of our foodservice customers.  Accountable for an annual purchase budget.  Through interaction with vendors, promote and market product purchased to our customers. 

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Foodservice Procurement & Marketing Supervisor, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Responsible for procurement activities for approximately 60 vendors and approximately 1500 SKU’s.  Responsible for supply chain management including approving purchase orders, monitoring and maintaining item forecasts and managing item sell through. Responsible for category management of assigned categories and vendors including evaluating and listing and delisting items and sourcing new vendors as required.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of the Spring Food Show and other Buying group special promotions.  This includes preparation of suggested orders, negotiating vendor deals and other duties as assigned.
• Assist in developing annual supplier advertising plans including item selection and negotiation of deal opportunities for all TGP advertising avenues. Conduct quarterly business reviews with assigned suppliers to ensure that budgeted sales targets are achieved. Prepare vendor analysis as needed for any area of sales decline and working with the Foodservice Procurement & Marketing Supervisor to develop strategies to correct.
• Maintain service levels, inventory levels and inventory turns on all assigned products. Monitor all date control products in the warehouse to minimize shrink.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Degree in business or marketing along with 3-5 years of buying experience.  PMAC Certificate is considered an asset but not needed if experience is achieved. Meat Buying Experience an asset. 

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

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Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and home and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs.  

The Co-operative Retailing System is a network composed of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and over 180 independent retail co-operatives that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities in Western Canada. From Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and into the Arctic, retail co-ops serve 1.8 million active members and many more customers at 2,500 locations. FCL centrally supplies and supports these retail co-ops. By working together under the CO-OP® brand, we are all committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. For more information, visit www.coopconnection.ca.  

FCL invites applications for the position of Data Analyst in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Reporting to the Analytics Manager, the Data Analyst works with the I&A team, FCL organizational leaders and managers to understand business objectives, solve business problems, and provides actionable insights and recommendations that drive business strategy across various business lines, as well as at the enterprise level.

Specifically, the Data Analyst scopes, gathers, analyzes and interprets relevant internal business data and external market data for all CRS business lines in support of business objectives such as marketing strategy development and execution, market development and growth, and ad-hoc strategic and tactical business initiatives, with a clear customer-focus in all projects. Data is transformed into meaningful actionable insights and communicated through development and delivery of customized written reports and verbal communication methods. Recommendations made will lead to a more efficient and effective allocation of organizational resources in terms of people, time and money.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Analytics Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Gather, analyze and manage data quality, interpret and report data-driven insights for multiple business lines as well as enterprise level business data. Provide conclusions and recommendations that inform strategy development.
• Develop, build, distribute and maintain dashboards that visualize/track key performance measures in support of strategic organizational initiatives. Identify data gaps and engage the Market Analysis team and Research Analysis team to add clarity. Consult with external vendors/data sources as required. Integrate all insights into a complete resolution.
• Translate business requirements into appropriate analytical problems. Clearly define analysis, scope, objectives, and performance measures for all business problems.
• Focusing on customer service, develop and deliver customized reports and presentations. Present information in a manner that can be understood at all levels, and has a relevant business application and holds meaning for the client.
• Complete ad-hoc projects as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor degree in Marketing/Business, Statistics/ Math, Economics or a related field and 3 - 5 years’ experience in quantitative or marketing/retail analytics (or other relevant work experience) with focus on creating and communicating insights.Expertise in Excel and MS Office, Data analytics and visualization tools, consumer insights, and practical statistical analysis in a business setting. Understanding of online marketing, digital media, web metrics, campaign performance measures and analytic tools. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with ability to translate data into meaningful insights. Strong project management, business writing and reporting skills. Detail oriented. Business acumen.Understanding of SQL, SAS/SPSS and  Tableau ideal.

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

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