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 and make retail co-ops among the largest providers of retail goods and agricultural inputs in Western Canada.

Our Transportation Team in Calgary, AB is seeking individuals to fill key part time Driver 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 Regional Grow Team Advisor (Southern Saskatchewan).

This is one of a team of five newly created positions within our Crop Supplies team. 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 Southern Saskatchewan region. This position is based in Regina, but the successful candidate has the opportunity to work from home.

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.
• Other duties as assigned. 

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). Experience in training, ag technology, and/or field trials are considered an asset.  Must be a Professional Agrologist. Either has, or is willing to obtain, Certified Crop Advisor and 4R designations. Travel up to 80% is required within the region, however it will primarily consist of daytime travel.

A combination of education and work 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 Design Manager in the Facilities Design and Development (FDD) department at the Home Office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Provide expertise and lead the research, development, implementation, and continuous improvement for Food Stores, Liquor Stores, Hybrids, and Retail Administration Building facility design services, including operational integrity, site specific layouts, equipment specifications, with additional architectural services regarding building design.  Work closely with other disciplines and department members regarding architecture and facilities design. Key customers include Home Office commodity groups, regional commodity groups, retail Co-ops, external suppliers and consultants.  Annual approximate travel time; 10%.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Program Manager – Ag and Consumer Projects, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Research and develop the Co-operative Retailing System’s design guidelines in regards to interior and exterior architectural design, space planning, finish details, merchandising equipment and smallwares (within FDD’s responsibility, coordination in standards of others) and décor for Food Stores, Liquor Stores, Hybrids and Administration Buildings. Collaborate with Strategic Business Units, Insights & Analytics, Marketing & Communications, suppliers, architects, and design consultants to pro-actively and systematically develop design guidelines considering customer experience, branding, operational efficiency and regulatory requirements. Work with reporting manager to integrate architectural and finish design guides with material suitability, lifecycle costs, safety, constructability, and ultimately CRS return on investment. Make certain the appropriate level of documentation is developed and maintained to institutionalize new and existing designs and ensure the effective transfer of design guide information across the department and other stakeholders.  Make certain the appropriate level of documentation is developed and maintained to institutionalize new and existing designs and ensure the effective transfer of design standard information across the department and other stakeholders.  
• Ensure design guides are clear, well understood and efficiently executable by the project management teams. Assist with the supplier relationship for the products, material and equipment utilized in the CRS design guides, adhering to procurement policies as developed. Collaborate with Technical Services Electrical and Mechanical to ensure all aspects of the design are coordinated with one another. Collaborate with the Project Managers, client and consultant design team to address unforeseen issues and develop a problem solving strategies that may address issues of form, function, budget, and construction timelines. Ensure the various construction checklists (i.e. drawing review, commissioning, QA/QC, etc.) are communicated to the Project teams.
• Train, and manage the performance and development of direct report(s). Develop the Design Coordinator(s) to work collaboratively and independently with the project management teams. Using design guide and design intent documentation and tools, provide in depth training to the Design Coordinator, AutoCAD Technologists, and project management teams with the goal of equipping them to execute CRS design guidelines independently.   
• Provide site specific recommendations to project teams in selection of interior and exterior architectural finishes for example cabinet design, paint colour, flooring, furniture layout, etc.
• Apply AutoCAD and specialty design software 3D models or renderings of buildings, spaces within buildings or concepts within the space to demonstrate options developed by the Engineering Team. Produce “color boards” to demonstrate the materials (i.e. flooring, fabrics, ceramics, etc.), colors, and textures utilizing interior design knowledge and skills to present interior and exterior space schemes, colour and finish.
• Review (and/or oversee the review by the Design Coordinator) of designs created by the project management teams to verify accuracy of drawing packages, ensure they meet CRS design guidelines and intent, and the business objectives of the construction project. Act as a resource for all stakeholders (Facilities Design and Development team members, suppliers, consultants, regions, retails, developers, contractors, regulatory authorities etc.) to provide timely advice and input to resolve design issues before and during construction.     
• Develop, monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators to measure the effectiveness of design guides and integrate results into a systematic continuous improvement process. Collaborate with the Portfolio Manager to institutionalize changes to design guides into construction project processes, tools and templates. Seek new opportunities to research of existing and potential new technologies for the performance improvement and development functions and deliverables within the work unit.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Two year Architectural Technology or Interior Design or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology Diploma with 10+ years of relevant progressively responsible commercial construction and/or project management experience out of which 5 years include the design of facilities.  Or, Engineering or Architecture Degree. Preference given to candidates with Architecture and/or Masters in Architecture degrees with 8+ years of relevant progressively responsible commercial construction and/or project management experience out of which 5 years include the design of facilities. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. Project Management Certification would be an asset. Experience in 3D Facility Design modelling software would be an asset. 

• 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. 

Fuel Your Career at the Co-op Refinery Complex. Our workforce of over 1000 employees operate a world-class refinery utilizing cutting-edge technology to produce 130,000 barrels of refined petroleum products per day. With an annual production capacity of 6.8 billion litres we are one of Canada’s largest refineries, distributing our products to more than 780 retail gas bar and cardlock locations from Vancouver Island to Northwestern Ontario. Our focus is on fueling our people to lead our industry in safety, reliability and sustainability. Join the Co-op Refinery Complex and help us, as We Fuel Western Canada.

FCL invites applications for the position of Equipment Records & Parts Technician in our Co-op Refinery Complex located in Regina, SK.

This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining services, equipment and their associated parts lists in CRC’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Responsibilities:

The Equipment Records & Parts Technician is responsible to establish, administer and maintain service numbers, equipment numbers, part numbers and parts lists for new, replaced and/or modified equipment at CRC. This position works closely with various CRC departments and stakeholders as well as equipment manufacturers and/or vendors/suppliers to obtain the necessary information and data, and accurately establish and maintain services, equipment and parts lists in CMMS.

This position is an integral part of CRC’s Management of Change process, and is responsible to ensure equipment changes are promptly and accurately captured and reflected in CRC records, and the CMMS is updated accordingly.

Qualifications:

The qualifications for this position include a related trades certificate or diploma along with preferably up to 5 years of related industrial experience (with mechanical equipment such as pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, tanks, vessels and/or electrical/instrumentation equipment).

• 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 in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The incumbent is responsible for the overall management of the initiation, execution, control and completion of the FCL technology-related projects, ensuring consistency with the organization’s strategy, commitments, and goals. The Senior Project Manager (PM) 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, Project Management Office, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Define and manage project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Develop, manage and validate full-scale project plans and associated communication documents. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely manner. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. Management of project inter-dependencies including reporting on exposures resulting with inter-project dependencies. Management of the integrated project plan and 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/artifacts. Management of project risks and issues and implementing appropriate risk management strategies. Perform project closure, document lessons learned; develop post implementation plan and hand over to operation team. Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle. Effectively communicate with all levels within FCL and outside of the organization as needed. Define vendor/software selection approach and participate in selection process. Participation in steering committee and stakeholder meetings, providing regular project status reports as required by sponsors and PMO methodology.
• Manage effective relationships with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and project stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a University Degree majoring in Computer Science or related field. 8+ years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of project life cycle and execution. PMP certification 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 systems, and infrastructure related projects. 

A combination of education and work 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 Mechanic II (2 vacancies) in our office located in Regina, Saskatchewan.

The Shop Service Mechanic II role at Petroleum Facilities is to provide repair, maintenance, and fabrication services for a variety of projects that will enhance the CRS rolling stock and facilities across Western Canada.

Responsibilities:

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

• To perform mechanical services on retail delivery units and semi-trailer units such as checking and rebuilding of pumps and meters, mounting PTO's, test and repair piping and fittings as required.
• To service and repair Petroleum Distribution semi-trailer units.
• To install and/or transfer tanks on retail delivery units.
• To install and troubleshoot truck mounted fuel management equipment.
• To perform aluminum cutting, welding, and fitting on aluminum tanks and equipment.
• To weld steel piping and manufacture loading racks, light poles, etc., as required.
• Complete tests required by Transport Canada on cargo tanks and associated equipment.
• To perform government inspections on commercial trailers as per regulatory requirements.
• To operate, maintain and service steamer.
• To be responsible for preventative maintenance of shop equipment and tools.
• To be familiar with and observe department rules and regulations regarding equipment, tools and safety
• To perform housekeeping duties as assigned.
• To give direction in the absence of Shop Supervisor and Service Mechanic III to other shop service mechanics.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a High school education (or equivalent). Mechanical diploma or trade certification considered an asset. Minimum 4 years of experience required. SGI Trailer Signing Technician required. Steel and aluminum welding experience required. Mechanical aptitude required. Excellent communication skills. Class 3A or 1A drivers license considered an asset. Transportation Dangerous Goods Certificate considered an asset. Recognized post secondary Air Brake training course considered an asset.
 

• 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 and make retail co-ops among the largest providers of retail goods and agricultural inputs in Western Canada.

Our Food Warehouse in Calgary, AB is seeking individuals to fill key part time positions within our facility.

Responsibilities:

• Fills, checks or packs orders for shipment, in accordance with set productivity standards and procedures.
• Must be willing to work in the freezer.
• Handles incoming received merchandise as required (including hand stacks).
• Performs housekeeping duties, as required.
• Assists in other areas of the warehouse, as required
• Assigned to other warehouses with similar duties, as required.
• Ensures adherence to safety and security programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Positive attitude with a goal oriented work ethic.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be available for weekends.
• Must have CSA approved safety boots.
• Must be able to work in cooperation with others.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

• 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 Accounting Technician – Reconciliations in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
 

Responsibilities:

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

• Prepare general ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations within required deadlines and make necessary adjustments.
• Prepare journal entries as required.
• Prepare year end working paper files within required deadlines.
• Prepare retail communications regarding reconciliations as required.
• Maintain department files as required.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• File monthly PST returns.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma plus one introductory accounting course (from an accredited post-secondary institution) and no related experience. Or, a High school diploma and 1 year relevant accounting experience.
 

• 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 (CRS) 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 Project Manager (Temporary, up to 18 months) in our office located in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Support the CRS as the primary subject matter expert, trusted partner and first point of contact for construction projects within an assigned region. Understand business objectives and develop project scope to meet the objectives. Skillfully lead project stakeholders through the full construction project life cycle of project initiation, conceptual design, costing and approvals, engineering, contract procurement, construction and post construction. Prioritize projects with regions and retails to ensure effective and timely allocation of resources.  Allocate and assign internal resources to execute projects within established schedules, budgets and customer service standards. Accountable for the successful execution of assigned projects through the use of CRS and industry best practices for safety, design, project governance and vendor management. Responsible for executing large projects and leading team member(s) in the execution of medium and small projects. Will meet customer service, speed to market, budget and quality KPIs within the guidelines of the FCL Investment Program. Annual approximate travel time; 30%.

Responsibilities:

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

• Construction: Plan and lead pre-construction meetings to establish and clarify schedule, budget, change management, risk mitigation, safety requirements, deliverables, and roles and responsibilities. Oversee or coordinate the timely procurement and delivery of owner supplied products and equipment. Regularly attend construction sites to monitor project progress, clarify design requirements, and manage contractor performance. Provide guidance and expertise to Retails on the execution of construction contracts to ensure projects are completed within contract terms and retails are treated fairly. Be a trusted, expert owner representative on site.  
• Performance Management: Responsible for the performance management of any Project Supervisor(s), Project Coordinator(s), Project Administrator(s), and AutoCAD Technician(s) assigned.
• Project Initiation: Act as the first point of contact for Retails and Regions for project intake.  Utilize established best practices to understand business objectives and conduct preliminary site investigations. Develop project requirements and initial scope including site and floor plan drawings. Develop initial project schedule, preliminary budget, risk identification, risk mitigation tactics, deliverables and roles & responsibilities and ensure clarity of each across all stakeholders. Allocate internal resources as required. Inform and support feasibility lite approvals. Ensure set up and utilization of project management software as per department standards.  
• Conceptual Design: Utilizing established best practices and templates, complete detailed investigation of current site conditions including geotechnical investigations, topographical surveys, building condition assessments, equipment evaluations, environmental investigations, and hazardous material assessments. Develop risk management and construction contract procurement strategies, tailored to project timing and complexity. Oversee the completion of detailed conceptual drawings required to clearly define the proposed scope of work including site plans, floor plans, interior and exterior elevations, smallware and merchandising layouts, finish plans, security plans and data layouts. Obtain preliminary regulatory approvals and ensure code requirements will be met. Coordinate the efficient approval of conceptual drawings and ensure clarity of the scope of work across all stakeholders.  Allocate and direct internal resources as required.
• Project Costing & RFE Approval: Develop the comprehensive RFE capital budget for use in RFE approvals through the use of historic cost information and quotations from multiple project suppliers. Inform and support Retails and Regions during the RFE approval process. Report on variances between RFE, tendered, and actual project costs. Complete and submit addendums to approvals when required.  Use experience and best practices to complete projects as cost effectively as possible. Consider, research and present scope alternatives to address budget constraints without compromising quality or the business objectives. Lead negotiations and obtain quotes from preferred suppliers, consultants and contractors. Implement scope change controls as necessary. 
• Engineering & Contract Procurement: Using established best practices and preferred partners, finalize the contract procurement method and procure engineering consultants. Obtain and provide required shop drawings, detailed design drawings and cut sheets for all owner supplied project inputs to engineering consultants.  Develop the list of contractors invited to tender based on established best practices in contractor management. Review and approve engineered drawings to ensure business objectives, cost controls, and CRS design standards are met. Tender or oversee the project tender, contract award and contract execution per CRS best practices and standard documents.  
• Post Construction: Ensure final as built drawings are provided and warranty reviews and deficiencies are completed.  Oversee the processing of the FCL investment where applicable. Ensure completed project costs are accurate and available to inform future project budgets. Complete post project lessons learned analysis and coordinate the completion of project surveys.  
• Repairs & Maintenance: Provide expertise and guidance to Retails and FCL regarding facility repairs & maintenance.    
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Diploma in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, CAD/CAM diploma, or Technologist Diploma with 10+ years in construction project management, and contract administration experience. Or, a Degree in Business or Engineering with 7+ years in construction project management, and contract administration experience. Strong communication, leadership, organization and problem solving skills, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word. Ability to effectively multi-task and coordinate the completion of multiple projects at once.

A combination of education and work 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 Retail Pricing Specialist in our Home Office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The Home and Building Solutions (HABS) Retail Pricing Specialist controls, sends, and oversees HABS item prices for the CRS (excluding promotional pricing). Through maintenance of costs and analysis of identified competitive markets, this position aims to provide retail prices so retails may be competitive, profitable, and current within their market.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Retail Pricing Manager (Food), responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Create HABS Retail pricing strategies that align with the financial goals of the HABS category management teams across HABS/Ag/Food retails.  Pricing strategies will be created and maintained by setting target margins, identifying item classes, determining competitive pricing rules, setting price associations and price generation rules.
• Analyze and assign retail pricing as it pertains to HABS items being sold in Home, Ag, and Food retails.  By utilizing the Retalix HQ pricing software, any product changes in the mainframe (ie. cost change, category change, new items, etc.) prompts the retail pricing specialist to review the prices.  Prices are reviewed, and determined, for each price strategy and cost zone.  Maintenance of the Price Strategies and Cost Zones are required on an ongoing basis to ensure retails remain competitive within their markets.  As well, continual evaluation of rules based pricing parameters such as Category target margins, Price Links, Spread and Parity rules, Rounder rules, etc. are conducted on a weekly basis.
• Roll out of HABS central pricing to HABS/Ag/Food retails. Coordinate and work with FCL POS, Regions and Retails.  Communicate ‘Best Practices’ as it pertains to MI9, Tronia, and ISS45 point of sale systems.  Train and assist retail personnel as needed to ensure transition to central pricing is clearly understood and seamlessly executed.
• Conduct competitive price analysis of defined contentious products. Price check lists are sent out weekly to price checkers. Upon completion, the price checks are returned and imported into Retalix HQ.  Competitive price analysis is conducted and prices are set based on each specific strategies competitive price rule.
• Maintenance of all Price check lists, and competitive stores to be price checked within Retailix HQ pricing software.  Preparation of lists, along with communication and co-ordination of all price checks, to and from price checkers.
• Assist and train HABS/Ag/Food personnel on ‘Best Practices’ as it pertains to HABS central pricing in each different Point of Sale (MI9, Tronia, and ISS45).  This includes File Maintenance Best Practices and General informational Webex Sessions.  Retail Pricing Specialists are also expected to work through day to day retail inquiries.  In addition, work with IT dept. and HABS POS Coordinator on current issues and future enhancements to the programs utilized in the pricing department and Retail file maintenance (HQ, Mainframe, ePlum, Upload, ISS45, MI9, Tronia, Landing, Etc).
• Use of reporting tools (Category Analyzer, Toolbox, etc) to evaluate pricing decisions. Assist HABS department personnel with use of reporting tools.
• Other duties as assigned. 
   

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Business Diploma with 5-8 years' experience in the retail/wholesale industry (home and building industry experience is preferred). Or, a Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years' experience in the retail/wholesale industry (home and building industry experience is preferred).

A combination of education and work 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 Communications and Brand Coordinator for The Grocery People located in Edmonton, Alberta.

Under the direction of the Communications and Brand Supervisor, and in close collaboration with the communication and brand team, the Communications and Brand Coordinator assumes responsibility for researching marketing strategies, identifying opportunities, and creating content, and digital assets associated with the TGP brand. In addition, this position will maintain and analyze corresponding metrics in order to gauge success. The Coordinator will plan and execute all Corporate events and also explore opportunities to grow the TGP Brand. 

With input and direction from the Communications and Brand Supervisor, develops action plans to continually grow brand awareness and measure impact through all channels.  The Coordinator will derive insights by consolidating data from digital providers in order to inform effective decision making. 
 

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Communications and Brand Supervisor, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• With guidance from the Communications and Brand Supervisor, develops content, creates visuals and executes digital media strategies aligning with the TGP Brand and Integrated Marketing Calendar. Ie
• Manages, maintains and measures social media dashboards to execute timely delivery of posts to various channels including the co-ordination of a team of subject matter experts and contributors. Tracks, assembles, analyzes and reports on digital metrics, to gauge consumer engagements and interactions through visual reporting and share with internal teams and external clients.
• Support all sales targets, by Marketing ensuring alignment with the integrated marketing calendar and retail action plans. Leads and drives the execution of related activities and events.  Activities may include tradeshow hosting and participation, event sponsorship and participation, flyers and promotional material, merchandising, print and digital advertising and social media campaigns including content, venue and logistics coordination. Assists in analysis and follow up of Communication & Brand activities.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a post-secondary degree in business, communications, public relations or a related field. And 1-3 years of relevant experience with demonstrated knowledge of digital media practices.  Understanding of the latest trend, technologies and methodologies in design, digital and social media marketing. Event planning experience is an asset.

A combination of education and work 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 Lubricant Marketing Analyst in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Under the direction of the Lubricant Sales and Marketing Coordinator, the Lubricant Marketing Analyst will assist with the implementation of the lubricant growth plan and provide customer service support to Retail Co-operatives, Internal/external customers and project stakeholders.
 

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Lubricant Sales and Marketing Coordinator, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• The Lubricant Marketing Analyst will be tasked with researching, documenting and presenting market reports on competitive products available in the Lubricant market. This information will be required to support marketing decisions in relation to product introductions and repositioning activities. The incumbent will support the Lubricant Marketing team by participating in the development of our annual marketing plans and work closely with the Sales and Marketing Coordinator and Marketing and Communications to design impactful customer facing materials in a variety of formats that include print, digital, social media, etc. Provide assistance to centralized marketing activities as required including tradeshows, product launch/promotional events and annual bookings and centralized sales. From a support perspective, the incumbent will provide assistance to both the product and marketing sections in relation to system and program maintenance, as processes and programs evolve the level of support is expected to be modified accordingly.  
• The incumbent will be charged with managing our customer interactions as needed from a support perspective. They will provide customer support by interacting with clients through all forms of communication. This will include, but is not limited to: managing the daily operations of our commercial claim process including the annual rebate approval process, sourcing and providing invoices to customers on request, correcting customer pricing errors, maintaining the online lubricant order form and providing support for lubricant departmental productivity and efficiency initiatives such as bookings, promotions, new product launches, organization of the lubricant product offer on the mainframe/I: drive, etc.
• Improve our digital presence and support the Sales and Marketing Coordinator in achieving our annual digital marketing objectives. These activities will change regularly but will typically include supporting the development of updates and new content for our internal commodity website and social media channels. Additional focus will be placed on better utilization of the Co-op App (by the lubricants section), improvements in digital marketing and supporting the lubricants team by acting as a contributor on the CRS HUB Portal.
• Support will be provided to our Fuel Team initiative and more generalized Lubricant training programs. Specific activities will vary with the training at hand but will include liaising with other departments (Petroleum / Propane / M&C) to designing materials, establishing schedules, and coordinating the physical training activity (in-house, external, webinars, communication, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a University Degree. Preference given to business or marketing. 1-3 years of marketing, analytical, or sales experience. Preference given to candidates with Lubricant industry experience. Solid understanding of computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office. 

A combination of education and work 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 Propane Driver - Sales Representative in our Propane Branch located in Vanderhoof, British Columbia.

The Propane Driver/Sales Representative is required to schedule and carry out propane orders deliveries while promoting the sale and use of Co-op propane in adherence to safety standards. This includes responding to inquiries and completing administrative duties as required. Overtime required to complete regular scheduled deliveries and be prepared to do emergency deliveries on evenings/weekends.
 

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Propane Sales & Operations Supervisor, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Promote the sale and use of Co-op propane 
• Provide customer service to all retail personnel, customers, and co-workers in a helpful and respectful manner, and refer any concerns to the supervisor for action
• Accept, schedule and carry out propane deliveries in the most efficient manner possible
• Become familiar with the operation of the computerized Propane Sales Management System (PSMS) and carry out administrative responsibilities as required.
• Ensure all necessary preventative maintenance procedures are carried out on company vehicles driven, plus maintain all tools and equipment in safe working order and to report any problem areas to the supervisor
• Observe and assess potential hazards involving customer tank installations and report concerns to the supervisor
• Consistently adhere to all standard work procedures, policies, rules, regulations and guidelines
• As required, and under the direct supervision of a qualified service technician, assist in completing installations and service work on propane equipment (may work unsupervised on service work that does not require a gas licence to complete).
• The operation and service of truck cranes while following applicable standards during rigging, loading, securing and transporting of tanks and other equipment
• Paint customer tanks as required
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Grade 12 diploma. Experience delivering compressed gas products preferred. Class 3A license required. Must be in good health and be physically fit to perform all duties and responsibilities. Subject to pre-access Alcohol, Drug and Fitness testing for client groups.
 

• 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 Independent Store Coordinator in our The Grocery People office located in Edmonton, Alberta.

Under direction of the Independent Retail Sales Manager, manage a territory of TGP affiliate stores and smaller phone supported stores. Contribute to growing those same store sales, qualify and establish new accounts to join the affiliate group. Contribute to sales initiatives from concept to adoption.

Assist the Independent Retail Sales Manager and team in being the voice of sales, ensuring the sales message is clear to the audience, and be the marshal of the process for program development, creation of tools, communication internally and externally, execution and measuring results. Provide guidance for TGP programs and drive consistent repeatable practices and processes. Available to support internal and external audiences.  

Build and maintain a resource learning library for our clients to learn how to do business with us. Coordinate translation services to multiple languages such as, Korean and other languages as our client profiles evolve. Travel approximately 10%.
 

Responsibilities:

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

• Program Execution: Drive the execution of TGP programs and best practices to improve sales, gross margins, manage expenses, reduce shrink, and manage labour costs resulting in a profitable business. Influence Independent store owners to adopt programs and advise on execution. Support RSC’s and clients to help them fully comprehend program features, advantages, benefits and how to execute them. As TGP develops new programs, champion internal sales and client perspective. Follow the creation, development, communication and execution of each new program; then measure and monitor adoption and business impacts. Provide analysis to the independent Retail Sales Manager and RSC’s to inform future program design or changes. Responsible for tracking program adoption rates and communicate data to RSC’s.
• Retail Store Growth: Manage via email and phone an assigned territory (approx. 10-25) small and/or remote, retail stores. Grow the assigned territory year over year through increased same store sales, booking and communication of programs, client retention, retaining and orienting new owners when a business is sold and through the acquisition of new clients. Develop a territory management plan and call schedule based on TGP and store priorities.
• Program Tools and Resource Design: Design and customize tools and resources for TGP programs that drive client engagement and execution. Ensure programs and tools are easily understood for the independent client. Tools include standard operating procedure documents, training videos etc.  This includes leading the process of translating program documents into multiple languages.  Coordinate with vendor to have documents translated. Responsible for development, and maintenance of a resource learning library for operational procedures.
• Store Conversion: Assist RSC’s with store conversions and set ups (Approx. 5 per year). This may include travel.
• Participate in organizational meetings, client meetings and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Commerce with 1-3 years of grocery retail, Marketing or Communications experience. Or, a Two year Business Diploma with 3-5 years of grocery retail, Marketing or Communications experience. Ability to correspond/communicate in Korean is considered an asset. 

A combination of education and work 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 Fertilizer Terminal Operator in our Fertilizer Terminal located 30 minutes south of Saskatoon near Hanley, Saskatchewan.

The Fertilizer Terminal Operator assists in the day-to-day operations of the Fertilizer Terminal. This includes, monitoring and operating terminal equipment to load/unload product, performing housekeeping/maintenance, and complying with safety standards. Work hours may vary at times.
 

Responsibilities:

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

• Monitor and operate process equipment and computerized control systems involved with the shipping and receiving of fertilizer products. Enter data into fertilizer blending equipment when required.
• Operate front-end loader to ensure transportation is on schedule, loadout inventories match scheduled daily demand, inspection shows no signs of possible contamination, and is accompanied by completed shipping documentation
• Assist with rail coordination by safely operating a track mobile and/or railcar opener to unload bulk unit trains. Once unloaded, ensure storage bins meet required inventory levels.
• Perform general housekeeping operations in buildings and terminal grounds. Perform light repair and maintenance when required.
• Respond to customers concerns, and report any difficult concerns to Fertilizer Terminal Supervisor. Assist the Supervisor in identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Monitor and manage quality controls (ex. oiling dusty product), screen outbound and inbound, run conditioners, and clean/maintain equipment and work floors.
• Identify current/potential maintenance issues and report to supervisor, complete scale crosschecks to verify scale weights are regulated, and assist with terminal weigh overs and audits as required.
• Participate in safety meetings, plant inspections, and task observations. Ensure pre-checks and safe works plans are in place (ex. JSA, permit requests, etc.).
• Maintain clean shipping and receiving area to prevent contamination of fertilizer products and ensure full compliance with safety procedures and personal protective equipment.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Grade 12 Diploma. 3 – 5 years of relevant experience. Experience working with mobile equipment as well as in agriculture operations is an asset. Excellent communication and people skills, mechanical aptitude of terminal maintenance and repair, and knowledge of fertilizer agro products are an asset. Mobile equipment certifications and first aid training is an asset. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
 

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Job Description:

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is currently recruiting for Part-time Maintenance Person for our NE Calgary Distribution Centre.    Applicants must be physically fit , have a clear criminal record and have a positive approach to work.  Candidates will be subject to Alcohol and Substance Test as a condition of Employment.

Shift Available: Sunday, 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Thursday, 3:30pm-9:30pm (32 hrs/week)

Responsibilities:

• Perform repairs and maintenance on forklifts, pallet jacks, batteries and related equipment according to established maintenance and preventative maintenance programs.
• Perform maintenance on heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and related equipment according to established maintenance and preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure adherence to security programs.
• Repair and install racking, etc. as required.
• Perform carpentry construction or building repair work as required.
• Check safety equipment as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Three to five years experience on repairs of power equipment.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude, ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics, and ability to do arc and acetylene welding.
• Mechanics or refrigeration ticket would be an asset.
• Preference will be given to person with power equipment and refrigeration repair experience.

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