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 200 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 Pharmacy Operations Manager in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Under the direction of the Pharmacy Marketing and Operations Senior Manager the Pharmacy Operations Manager will provide operational support and guidance to FCL food management team, co-op’s retail operations teams and pharmacy management teams.  The Pharmacy Operations Manager will assist with the development, execution and valuation of programs focused on increasing retail pharmacy sales and efficiencies. Approximate annual travel of 20%.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Pharmacy Marketing and Operations Senior Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Provide direction and support to Region, Retail Operations and retail management teams to focus on key departmental objectives in the areas of pharmacy sales, margins, shrink, productivity improvements, and retail training and program implementation to ensure the success of each Pharmacy. Support management teams on all issues related to provincial and federal professional standards and regulations. Serve as a liaison between Retail Operations management, pharmacy managers, and FCL food management.
• In conjunction with the Pharmacy Operations and Marketing Senior Manager, develop, oversee and implement pharmacy programs and marketing initiatives designed to increase sales and prescription volume.  
• In conjunction with the Pharmacy Operations and Marketing Senior Manager, establish standard operating procedures/protocols and key performance indicators.  Develop training programs and training standard operating procedures/protocols.  Develop and evolve key performance indicators.
• Responsible for maintaining vendor relationships including negotiations of some vendor/supplier agreements.  Collaborate with vendors/suppliers to identify areas of opportunity for new products and programs as needed to achieve financial goals/budgets.
• Develop talent acquisition and retention strategies for Pharmacy Managers, Pharmacists, and Pharmacy Technicians. In addition, assist with the training and mentoring of retail pharmacy operations.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Degree in Business or Pharmacy and 7+ years of progressive experience in vendor relations and operations in a pharmaceutical industry. Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.

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 200 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 Food Clerk (Casual full-time position for up to 3 months) in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Coordinator, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Perform administrative Food Department duties (including meat). For example, processing Food MSDS sheets, filing, etc. 
• Printer maintenance and stationery ordering.
• Keying of detailed food orders, credit memos, and purchase order adjustments.
• Sort and label weekly marketing flyers.
• Issue Grocery order books.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a High school education plus a related post-secondary general business course (Ex. Accounting).  

• 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 200 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 Processing Clerk in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities:

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

• Prepare supplier, receivable and payable documents for processing.
• Assist in keying the above documents as required.
• Assist with mailing and filing requirements for Corporate Accounting.
• Handle customer correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note:  Some duties may require data entry skills.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a High school education plus a post-secondary general class in accounting.

• 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 200 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 Research Analyst in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Under the direction of the Market Research Manager, work with client groups to identify specific objective(s) of market research required. Develops new and administers proven market research designs, selects appropriate sampling methods, applies data analysis plans (statistical methods) to meet defined research objectives for both quantitative and qualitative market research. Collaborate with the Insights & Analytics team members, when required, ensuring the timely completion of all market research projects. Communicate findings via written report and oral presentations, and make recommendations on next steps to client groups.

Responsibilities:

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

• Analyze and interprets both qualitative and quantitative research data.  Produce concise written report of research findings, providing meaningful and actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Complete additional ad hoc research projects as required including design, deployment, analysis and reporting.
• Work with internal client groups including FCL leaders, managers and Retail General Managers, to identify specific business problems and defines research objectives. 
• Recommend and implement appropriate research design. Consider quantitative and qualitative methods, creates data analysis plan, and determines appropriate sampling method designed to solve specific business/research problems.
• Present findings and recommends next steps to stakeholder groups. Tie insights to business problem and recommends strategy development.
• Review and edit I&A research reports ensuring content is relevant and accurate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor or advanced degree in Marketing, Business, Social Sciences or other related field and 3 - 5 years’ experience in applied market research within a complex business environment. CMRP or equivalent an asset. Advanced statistical analysis in MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, SPSS/SAS or other statistical software. Customer and results focused, ability to understand needs and objectives, transforming complex results into meaningful insights.

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 200 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 IT Collaboration Analyst in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The IT Collaboration Analyst will be responsible for guiding resource and people management workflows within the Innovation business unit which includes; establishing and maintaining business relationships in alignment with common goals of IT and its key stakeholders, supporting the development and leading action plans to improve cross functional collaboration and engagement to drive improved business performance and assessment of resource skills and utilization across the business unit. This position will help execute plans to increase user adoption of new or improved process changes within the business unit.
 
This position requires working knowledge of IT disciplines and processes, and will work closely with the Architecture, Project Management Office, and Infrastructure teams, as well as with Human Resources. Excellent interpersonal skills and managerial courage, as well as strong time management, multi-tasking and prioritization abilities will be important factors for success. Demonstrated ability to be influential and persuasive without direct authority is essential.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the IT Control & Governance Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Identify, direct and follow up on work related to people management in the Innovation business unit, with all team leaders.  
• Use influencing skills to hold others accountable to policies and best practices.
• Lead efforts for Innovation to achieve its goals of creating, maintaining, and improving a workforce that is integrated, cohesive, and effective. Champion the department’s mission and visions statements and educate teams on how they can support each. 
• Consult with Talent Engagement during development of employee engagement strategies, execution plans and measurement strategies. Prepare and facilitate review of these plans with Innovation org and team leaders to ensure understanding/commitment at all levels.
• Establish collaboration resources and tools to enable Innovation leaders in the vision of creating a highly effective team.  Assess current state processes and practices within the business unit to ensure they align with the vision for creating highly effective teams.
• Support the team in understanding the business requirements to develop strategic relationships between customer business units and IT.   Act as a representative of the Innovation Business unit in the communication and understanding of Innovation strategic plans, goals and roadmaps across business units.
• Consult with Organizational Performance to support plans for change and communication within the Innovation business unit.   Identify impacted stakeholders and define strategies to ensure understanding and adoption of process change.  
• Continuously review projects and objectives in order to identify future resourcing needs. Analyze skills inventory within the business unit; identify gaps with recommendations to achieve near term and long-term business requirements.    Work closely with Human Resources Advisor as a representative of the Innovation Business to develop strategies to address these resource gaps.
• Assist IT Control & Governance Manager with coordination and administration of vendor and consulting contracts/service agreements within the Business Unit.   Create Supplier governance frameworks to drive vendor performance and management practices. Establish and document formal communication processes between the organization and the service provider. Develop key measures to assess supplier performance, compliance, delivery, and costs analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Degree in Business or Technology and working knowledge of MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio) and 7 to 10 years of work experience in an IT or related environment in a mature organization, with progressive leadership experience where the following has been demonstrated: broad understanding of business and technical environments. building effective relationships, facilitating collaboration among culturally diverse teams, change management team capacity and succession planning, demonstrated ability to leverage subject matter expertise to be influential and persuasive to obtain results, proven experience in process development and process maturity and experience working within a project environment and/or contract administration is an asset.

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 Food Warehouse in Calgary, AB is seeking students to fill key Part-Time Student entry level 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. FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada that are committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. 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 that 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.

As the result of a recent internal promotion, FCL is inviting applications for the position of Retail Business Development Specialist for our TGP business unit.  This position could be based in Alberta, Manitoba or Saskatchewan if the applicant meets the necessary criteria. 

The Retail Business Development Specialist works closely with the Retail Sales Coordinators (RSCs) to acquire new accounts and identify opportunities for organic growth within existing accounts. The successful candidate will locate and identify top prospect accounts, analyze the financial viability of potential accounts, and manage all steps of the sales process to convert the account to TGP supply.   Sales process management, post-transaction monitoring, and coordinating growth-related activities are responsibilities of this position.  The Retail Business Development Specialist must understand TGP programs and offerings both from an operational point of view as well as a results-based expectancy.  Approximate annual travel 50-70%, throughout rural areas in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, BC, Yukon, NWT and NW Ontario.

Responsibilities:

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

• Identify growth and innovation opportunities that align with TGP’s business plan and growth targets by remaining informed of the industry and the businesses operating in our markets as well as competitor activities.  Prioritize opportunities and evaluate and manage risk by ensuring alignment and communication with stakeholders regarding growth-related projects.
• Plan, coordinate and execute strategic growth activities.  Activities include calling on competitors’ independent retail stores to gain understanding of their business and build relationships, developing and delivering sales presentations and business reviews to influence independent stores to switch to a TGP partnership or implement a TGP program.
• Analyze the financial circumstances of independent retailers to make decisions on the viability of the business and the likely financial impact of a move to TGP supply or implementation of TGP programs.
• Support the onboarding of new accounts and ownership changes and ensure they are successfully transitioned to the assigned RSCs.  
• Collaborate with FCL Insights and Analytics Business Unit to provide input and direction for them to prepare market analysis for markets targeted for growth of independent retail business.
• Manage CRM tool or database to track prospecting activity and progress and use as an input for reporting, measuring results and determining next steps.
• Provide support to the RSCs to assist in the successful execution of new construction and renovation projects and related analysis.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a University degree with preference for Business and 5 – 7 years of sales experience with a proven record of sales accomplishments, preferably in selling a service. Previous management experience in the grocery industry and a thorough understanding of retail operations is an asset.   Strong communication skills with proficiency in English is required.  

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 200 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 Intermediate Accountant in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Control Supervisor, Section C, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Prepare and analyze gross margin calculations for HABS, Foods, and Produce.
• Audit and prepare for processing various sales, purchase and expense documents for HABS and Food.
• Reconcile various general ledger and receivable accounts.
• Reconcile direct sales for HABS and Food.
• Control outstanding matching reports and assist with matching problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have either a High school education, plus SIAST/Saskatchewan Polytechnic ACP classes: Introductory Accounting (ACCT 122 & 125), Intermediate Accounting I & II (ACCT 220 & 221), Cost Accounting I & II (ACCT 226 & 227), Tax (Tax 221) (or equivalent) and a minimum of twenty-one (21) months of related accounting experience. Or a two-year Accounting Diploma from a recognized technical institute and twelve (12) months of related 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 is a network composed of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and over 200 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 Associate Vice-President – Information Technology in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Under the direction of the Executive Vice-President, Innovation, the Associate Vice-President – Information Technology has the mandate to guarantee the reliability and availability of the mission critical infrastructure and applications services across the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) in Western Canada. The Associate Vice-President provides strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of services provided both in-house and through 3rd party vendors, which includes support and security of Applications, Network, Collaboration Tools (such as VoIP, Video Conferencing and messaging), End-User Computing Devices, Mobile solutions, Operating System, Storage, Database, Data Center, and related peripheral systems. In addition, the Associate Vice-President should have an in-depth understanding of business processes, applications and technologies providing solutions for areas such as; Finance, Human Resources, Energy, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing (retail and wholesale) and web/ digital related applications.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Vice-President, Innovation, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Provide strategic people leadership, development, and direction for a team of 60+ IT professionals to ensure the IT infrastructure and strategies for applications are aligned with corporate requirements and across other IT teams.  
• Maintain an overall capacity plan of systems and human resources to ensure that resources are available and engaged effectively to fulfil project and service requests.   
• Oversee the engagement of full time and contractor resources to address the current and future human resources needs of the team.  
• Manage and oversee 70+ projects and a combined OpEx and CapEx budget of $50 million, ensuring efficiency and usability of systems for current and future business needs. Direct research on potential technology solutions and implementations in support of new initiatives, opportunities, and procurement efforts.
• Ensures the availability of approximately 600 physical and virtual servers, 2000 network devices, 3000 End-user computation devices, 1000 MFPs/printers and enterprise wide license compliance for the aforementioned and FCL and CRS Retail users and supporting applications including but not limited to Web/ Digital, Ecommerce/ e-Catalogue, Supply Chain, Energy Systems, Financial Systems, and HR Systems. Ensure system functionality for all users.
• Oversee the effective maintenance of the systems to ensure a high level of availability and security, including patch management, problem management and ongoing maintenance and support.
• Establish and maintain long-term and near-term goals for transforming applications from mainframe legacy applications to best of breed solutions with emphasis on speed to market, efficiency and flexibility. The goals must be based on the need to provide continuous service improvement and efficiency within a constant state of change. Make recommendations for the improvement of the IT infrastructure, systems, and operations to support business goals.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a University Degree in Computer Science or related fields and 15+ years of progressive work experience in IT, including leading IT infrastructure & applications teams. Experience in a Retail, manufacturing, or distribution environment would be an asset. One or more of the following certifications are required: ITIL, PMP, MCSE, Cisco certification.

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate competence in managing vision and purpose, motivating others, dealing with ambiguity, command skills, innovation management, negotiating, personal learning, perspective, political savvy, and strategic agility.

• 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 200 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 JDE Developer in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The Senior JDE Developer will analyze, develop, modify, and support the portfolio of JD Edwards Enterprise One applications in the Applications department. Work with business users to develop value-added additions and modifications to the JDE system. Work with various team members to ensure that application installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades and support are completed in a timely and accurate fashion. As a subject matter expert of the JDE system, lead and initiate conversations with business teams, guide and mentor new team members, and give general oversight to all in the JDE systems.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Application Manager JDE, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Analyze, modify/customize and develop JD Edwards Enterprise One applications to support user requirements including interfaces to non-JDE applications. Use JDE development tools to customize the application based on business needs. Adherence to established Governance and policy during modification and development.
• Translate program functional specifications into technical specifications and review functional requirements and develop design specifications to meet the requirements. 
• Ensure that project deliverables meet business requirements and ensure to complete project within assigned timelines.
• Manage program documentation on a consistent basis and perform existing JDE program code reviews and recommend improvements to resolve/improve system performance. Follow FCL governance policies and procedures involving but not limited to the change management process.
• Troubleshoot system issues and recommend solutions. Perform unit tests to verify the application functionality against the requirements/design specification.
• Provide recommendations for system improvements whenever required. Must be able to analyze risk mitigation during the systems improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Degree in Computer Science with major focus on application development in C++ and or Java or Business Application development, with preference for Finance, Accounting and a Combination of 7 years in IT experience out of which 3-4 years of experience with JDE Enterprise One development tools working with JDE Financial Applications, including Fixed Assets. Capital Asset Management (CAM) experience will be a considered an asset. Demonstrated understanding of JDE Enterprise One architecture and file structure. Experience with JDE Toolset.  Knowledge of JDE One View Reporting tool would be considered a strong 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 200 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 Culinary Innovation Manager in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The Culinary Innovation Manager is responsible for the management of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) Food Department’s Culinary strategy. This includes developing and providing leadership for all operational, marketing, and category development activities related to the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) culinary program. The Culinary Innovation Manager will assist with new product innovation in deli meat, cheeses and prepared foods, meat, bakery, and store brands. Lead all Food Departments in meal and recipe development, prepared food development, and the C-Store transfer program. The nutritionist function of this position ensures that products provide appealing taste, have healthy-eating attributes that promote a healthy lifestyle; the incumbent is the chief architect of the CRS strategy to become known as food experts. Develop and introduce fresh products that are on trend, consumer centric, and demanded by our customers. The Culinary Innovation Manager assists the Fresh Food Department with nutritional labelling, product claims, product and program development, and in the development store brands products. Manage the Home Office Bistro to meet determined sales budget and margin targets, as well as make a positive impact on our employee groups patronizing the Bistro by providing affordable, nutritious and delicious food options.

Responsibilities:

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

• Identify current and consumer-relevant food trends, and ensure the Fresh Department remains relevant and up-to-date with consumer demanded products, recipes, and store branded items.
• Provide guidance and culinary expertise to the Fresh Department, addressing meal and recipe development, prepared food development, and C-Store transfer program for fresh food.
• Ensure products provide appealing taste, have the healthy-eating attributes that promote a healthy lifestyle, and be the chief architect of the CRS strategy to become known as food experts. Develop and introduce fresh products that are on trend, consumer centric, and demanded by our customers.
• Provide innovative product and programs to the prepared foods segment that ensures sales and profitability objectives in prepared foods and meal replacement categories are met.
• Work with the Fresh Department to develop and test new product recipes, programs, food handling tips, and procedures. Provide nutritional advice to retails as required.
• Manage the operation of the Home Office Bistro to ensure sales, budget, and targets are achieved. Responsible for the hire/fire, training, career development, and performance management of the Bistro Supervisor. Assist with the management of indirect reports.
• Provide direction to the Fresh Department with nutritional labelling, product claims, product and program development, and develop healthy, consumer trending store brand products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of wholesale/retail food industry experience, including 5+ years of culinary experience and a Culinary Arts Diploma; preference would be a University Degree in Food Science or Nutrition. A Red Seal Chef is preferred.

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. FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives across Western Canada. This network, comprised of FCL and independent retail cooperatives, forms the Co-operative Retailing System that helps build, feed and fuel individuals and communities in Western Canada. By working together we are all committed to local investment, community mindedness and lifetime membership benefits. For more information, visit www.fcl.crs or www.coopconnection.ca.   

TGP is a business unit of FCL dedicated to serving independent foodservice and retail grocery stores in communities throughout Western Canada.  At TGP we value our customers and are proud to help them deliver a fresh, local and personal experience in the communities they serve.  For more information, visit www.tgp.crs.

FCL invites applications for the position of Manager, Foodservices Sales for our TGP business unit based in Edmonton, Alberta.

The Manager, Foodservice Sales is responsible to ensure consistent, sustainable growth of TGP’s Foodservice business in Edmonton and Kamloops.  The incumbent provides leadership and direction to a team of Foodservices Sales Consultants and works directly with customers to drive profitable sales to street and corporate foodservice customers as well as redistributor partners.  This position will foster a culture of consultative sales exemplifying TGP’s brand essence of big-time freshness, quality and service with small-town family values while maximizing sales and margin to achieve budgeted targets.  Approximate annual travel time of 20%.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the TGP Director of Sales, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Guide the team in the use of consultative selling skills and tools to successfully solicit increased business in existing accounts.  Includes supporting the team in identifying client needs and solutions and opportunities as well as effective customer contact and call planning.  The Manager works directly with Redistributor partners and key accounts to maximize sales.
• Manage the development and continuous evolution of a pipeline of prospective customers and grow TGP’s market share through acquisition of new foodservice accounts.  Includes proactively identifying, qualifying and developing potential opportunities, including contract opportunities, as well as evaluating and responding to incoming inquiries.  Conduct prospect calls and support the team executing effective calls to secure new accounts for TGP.
• Maximize retention and profitability of foodservice accounts by leading team in management of their accounts.  Includes regular review and analysis of results and establishing a plan for corrective action where necessary.  Provide guidance and support to resolve issues, meet customer needs and provide ongoing customer support.
• Ensure continuous development and training of the Foodservice Sales team to grow their skills and knowledge of the foodservice business and the sales process.  Through performance management processes, ensure team members establish and achieve goals that support TGP business plans and budget expectations.
• Actively contribute to the selection of vendors and product offerings and the development of foodservice marketing and promotional activity. Develop and lead an execution strategy to maximize participation in marketing and promotional activities.
• Contribute to establishing business plans and sales, margin and expense budget for TGP foodservice business based on account knowledge and industry and economic trends.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a degree in business with 5-7 years of experience in the foodservice industry or similar.

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 200 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 Service Technician in Melfort, Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities:

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

• To promote the sale and the use Co-op Propane.
• To 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.
• To accept, schedule and carry out service and installation orders from retail Co-ops, retail members and FCL direct accounts. 
• Assist in mentoring co-workers in Service Technician 1 positions if and when required.
• To complete annual maintenance checks on all required commercial and filling plant locations. Record any deficiencies found and complete any repairs required to ensure facilities are safe and conform to all regulations and codes.
• To maintain an inventory of propane equipment, parts and fittings.
• The operation and service of truck cranes while following applicable standards during rigging, loading, securing and transporting of tanks and other equipment.
• Become familiar with the operation of the computerized Propane Sales Management System (PSMS) and carry out administrative responsibilities as required. 
• To ensure all necessary preventative maintenance procedures are carried out on the service vehicle and crane unit, plus maintain all tools and equipment in safe working order and to report any problem areas to the supervisor.
• To observe and assess potential hazards involving customer tank installations and report concerns to the supervisor.
• To consistently adhere to all standard work procedures, policies, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• To deliver propane and to paint customer tanks as required.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a high school education (or equivalent), a valid Gasfitter License (required to perform service work and installations on propane equipment up to 400,000 BTU’s) and a valid Class 3 (with air endorsement) license and have a safe driving record. Must be in good health and be physically fit to perform all duties and responsibilities. May be subject to pre-access Alcohol, Drug and Fitness testing for client groups.

Please note:

• Preference will be given to individuals with experience related to residential or commercial propane installations.
• Must be prepared to respond to emergency call outs on evenings and weekends on short notice.
• Must participate in an On Call program implemented by supervisor to adequately service customer needs as 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 200 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 Petroleum Retail Sales Co-ordinator in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Under the direction of the Region Petroleum Marketing Manager, responsible for advising up to 30 retail co-operatives that distribute fuel throughout the Region. Provide advice and guidance on their petroleum promotions and programs, marketing activities, facility development, and training; also provide both environmental and technical assistance to achieve budgeted sales. Ensure the growth and profitability of all retail co-operatives’ petroleum operations by assessing various aspects of the retails’ current processes and implement strategies and marketing programs that will increase retail efficiencies and market share. Approximate annual travel of 75%.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Region Petroleum Marketing Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Provide Retail Co-ops with guidance and advice on retail petroleum operations and TEMPO/Reseller accounts. 
• Work with retails to realize a consistently high level of service, cleanliness, merchandising, brand awareness, and maintenance standards by implementing programs to achieve this. 
• Work directly with retails on operational efficiencies by enhancing margins and controlling variable costs of supplies, repairs and maintenance, salary and delivery costs.   
• Build relationships with existing and potential Tempo/Reseller accounts and, when appropriate, work with Home Office to develop and secure a supply agreement based on their needs and potential sales volume, with most offers including financing for petroleum upgrades.
• Coordinate retail upgrades and new development of cardlock and gas bar/convenience store/car wash facilities. 
• Identify and train retail employees and managers to be more effective in their existing positions and prepare them for higher level positions within the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS), and encourage them to utilize online training tools. 
• Conduct presentations in such areas as customer contact, and new petroleum marketing programs.
• Manage the petroleum farm and pump pricing program by providing suggested pricing to retails and monitoring pump discounts and farm rebates to maintain retail profitability and competitiveness, while maintaining profitability for Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). 
• Monitor sales volume by completing a quarterly sales report, forecast sales activity and budget accordingly for retail co-operatives. 
• Budget and manage expenses for corporate bulk plant locations and provide budgeting information for Region department expenses.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a University degree, preference for business, engineering, or agriculture and 5-7 years of experience in Sales and Marketing out of which 3 years in petroleum industry. Working knowledge of Clarizen project management software is an 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 200 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 Quality Assurance Analyst in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Quality Assurance (QA), the Senior Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible to provide leadership and guidance on QA practices to the business and project leaders, SMEs, and Innovation stakeholders.   The incumbent acts as a high level technical specialist who works collaboratively with project teams and SMEs to manage system testing, measure performance metrics, generate solutions, and strive for continuous improvement while meeting QA best practices. 

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Quality Assurance, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Collaborate with Project Managers to define QA resource requirements. Responsible for management of the project Requirement Traceability Matrix.  
• Lead project and business resources in the development of testing schedule, test plans, test cases, test scenarios and scripts.  
• Lead project and business resources in the preparation of test data. Manage and measure performance and delivery of the system testing, and take corrective action when necessary.  
• Manage the project defects log and drive to resolve defects on a timely manner.  Identify scope changes that may arise from the testing cycle.
• Review all aspects of QA and testing on various projects to maintain FCL’s established standards. Provide overall direction of QA deliverables on each project.  
• Assist in the development, planning, and implementation of IT QA strategies, programs, metrics, and tactical activities for FCL and its subsidiaries.
• Monitor various projects to ensure the continuous improvement of the QA framework and foundational work, and provide consistent feedback on QA-related issues the Senior QA Manager and various stakeholders.  
• Collaborate with Project Management and Control and Governance Office to identify risks and participate in risk mitigation in relation to tasks within projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and 5 - 7 years of progressive IT experience in a multi-faceted organization. Direct experience is required in leading IT Quality Assurance/Testing programs and teams, working with common Defect Tracking Tools and working on and managing QA in large transformational projects. Exposure to Performance Automation Testing would be considered an 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 200 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 Lubricant Retail Sales Co-ordinator in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Under the direction of the Regional Petroleum Manager, the Regional Lubricant Retail Sales Coordinator (RSC) provides lubricant based sales/pricing assistance, basic technical support, operational guidance, employee training, and marketing support to retail co-operatives within their respective Region(s). Responsible for direct commercial/industrial lubricant sales within the Region(s). The actions performed support the Lubricant Department’s strategic focus aimed at positively increasing brand recognition and loyalty, Cooperative Retailing System (CRS) profitability and sales volumes, and fosters increased levels of retail engagement. Approximate annual travel of 75% is required with the vast majority being contained within the Region.

Responsibilities:

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

• The Lubricant RSC supports identified retails through sales and product training activities, implementing promotional programs/activities, and participating in joint and independent off-site sales calls. This includes the maintenance of acceptable call logs and ensuring all follow-up/action items are completed.   
• Participate in the development of lubricant specific marketing plans for identified retail co-operatives within the Region(s). 
• In collaboration with the Region Petroleum Manager, facilitate retail agreements that focus on optimizing delivery efficiencies, reduce overall costing, and introducing new services.
• In collaboration with select retail co-operatives and FCL’s commercial petroleum section, manage, maintain and grow a book of high volume commercial/industrial FCL lubricant business in the Region(s). 
• Monitor, compile and submit all gained/lost accounts, sales data, pricing/margins and volume reports relating to FCL commercial business on an annual basis. 
• Develop and maintain technical knowledge of lubricants, equipment and the industry through the appropriate use of resources, including FCL/vendor training programs, industry association opportunities, off site education, and on-site knowledge acquisition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a University degree with preference for Commerce/Marketing major and 3 – 5 years of petroleum and/or direct sales and marketing experience. Preference given to those with lubricant industry experience. Solid understanding of computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office. A professional sales courses or Toast Masters is an asset. A general understanding of mechanics and commercial industries is an 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 200 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.

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 Project Management Office, 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 in all aspects of project life cycle and execution.  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 200 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 Business Architect in our Home Office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Under the direction of the Director, Business Architecture, the Senior Business Architect is responsible for providing direction, guidance, and definition of business architecture to effectively support the IT strategy. To accomplish this, the Senior Business Architect influences and leverages enterprise capabilities to build client-focused experiences, while evaluating the feasibility of the architecture and technologies related to a business change and identifying the risks associated with the architecture and technologies.  The Senior Business Architect also works with the Business Analysts to document detailed business requirements for use in designing and constructing solutions. The Senior Business Architect collaborates with other Architects as well as project team members to address functional and non-functional design issues surfacing during testing, deployment and operations phases.

Responsibilities:

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

• Create business architecture models demonstrating how products, operations, and systems interoperate within the organization in order to support various projects.  
• Direct project teams and BAs representing both business and IT to ensure that all requirements are carefully considered when preparing and presenting a solution.  Follow the proposed solution through the lifecycle of the project, ensuring that the delivered product aligns with the original design requirements.
• Perform risk mitigation, analysis, and planning related to the proposed solution. Collaborate with the Program Management Office and Project Managers on deliverables, timelines, project status, issues, risks and benefits, etc.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of IT initiatives, and recommend technologies that will increase cost-effectiveness and find/exploit synergies. This also includes seeking ways to reuse existing technology to meet business requirements.
• Ensure solutions developed across the organization are aligned to agreed-upon architecture standards and principles.
• Use a structured interview process to assess near-term needs and establish business priorities; consult with technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop alternative technical solutions, advise on options, risks, costs vs. benefits, and impact on other business processes and system priorities.
• Participate in enterprise architecture development including business architecture, information architecture, application portfolio and technical architecture.
• Work with technical and business teams to evaluate new and emerging technologies, vendors, and business models.  Identify gaps and make recommendations and/or report on best options, practices, etc.
• Act as a SME in the development of business architecture.
• Function as a liaison to business and Innovation partners in order to gain a broad understanding of industry trends and innovations, and their impact on technology.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a two year Diploma in Business or Computer Science and 10 - 13 years of experience with a specific focus on business processes. Related experience with ERPs such as JDE is an asset. Related experience with Supply Chain Management applications such as JDA PMM, Oracle OTM, IBM Sterling is an asset. Experience with a variety of tools such as Visio, Sparx Enterprise Architect and experience in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.

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 200 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 Business Analyst in our Home Office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Responsible for proactively driving program initiatives, with a sense of urgency, through the first stages of development and into initial implementation. Working with stakeholders, from all lines of business within the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) to understand and analyze the current state of multiple, complex applications and processes, then assisting to define a fully integrated future state that is in line with organizational vision.  Using professional judgment, gather and understand both functional and system specifications required in the future state. Then work with vendors to gain an understanding of the various options available in order to drive the vendor selection process, making the critical decisions needed to shortlist solutions for meeting the current and strategic future needs of the organization.  Be able to propel the development of business cases that address the current and future needs of the CRS. Be able to present and communicate all aspects of the program to various audiences from the SLT, stakeholders of any business unit and fellow team members. Participate in making the strategic decisions needed to successfully implement program solutions. 

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Analysis, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Efficiently negotiate and mediate with vendors and stakeholders, both retail and wholesale, to define roles, responsibilities and deliverables as they pertain to the initial stages of the initiative. Maintain a sense of urgency around all participants’ input and be responsible for making consistent decisions targeted at managing stakeholder expectations and scope definition.
• Manage the elicitation of system and functional requirements as well as design development using interviews, document analysis, requirements and design workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios and workflow analysis.
• Working collaboratively with all CRS business units, lead, participate and take responsibility for the decisions making required to map the strategic vision of future initiatives.
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts and dissect high-level information into details in order to decide the priority of requirements on a scale between not needed and must have.
• Develop and apply business analysis tools to document current/future state, including but not limited to; workflow modeling, use case analysis and data modeling.
• Apply analytical theories and methods in the design and development of new systems and program solutions for the CRS.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements and deliver Business Requirements Document, Interface designs, Data flow diagrams and other business analysis related documents.
• Based on experience and critical thinking, make the decisions required to improve the quality of business analysis related deliverables. Drive results for these improvements through the formulation of new policies, methodologies and standards.
• Lead and plan the user acceptance testing process.
• Effectively communicate with SLT and Board members in the presentation of all aspects of projects being considered or in progress.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a University degree majoring in Computer Science or equivalent business related area (Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration etc.) and 5 to 7 years’ experience in retail IT. A Business Analysis certification (CCBA, CBAP) is required and an understanding of PMBOK would be considered beneficial.  

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 200 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 JDE Finance Systems Analyst in our Home Office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The Senior JDE Finance Systems Analyst supports JDE Financial modules, namely G/L, A/P, A/R and F/A. The Senior JDE Finance Systems Analyst owns, facilitates, and fosters the successful delivery of solutions, assessing and communicating issues of technological impacts on business, and measuring and reporting the level of service being delivered. This individual demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of subject matter surrounding current and evolving JDE solutions, industry standards, best practices, root cause analysis, opportunities, and training. This role also works with cross-functional project teams consisting of technical and business unit team members. A high degree of political savviness is required to manage relationships within the business and with vendors. Managing expectations, translating business needs into system requirements, and liaising with IT PMO teams and business SME’s are key aspects of the role.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Applications Manager, JDE, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Provide functional support of JD Edwards Finance and Accounting modules namely General Ledger, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Fixed Assets, Job Cost and any additional system interfaces.
• Work with business and JD Edwards teams to define, design, test, and support JD Edwards Finance and Accounting modules.
• Create functional requirements, program functional specifications, validate specifications as an input to application design.
• Work as key liaison with the Finance and Accounting departments, supporting all information technology requirements.
• Management of key initiatives in process/system improvements, upgrades, migrations onto all Finance and Accounting systems.
• Lead cross-functional integrated teams to address business and adoption issues.
• Assist with training documentation that may use course authoring tools like UPK.
• Act as a SME, provide input into new release/features recommendation/education.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues, perform root cause analysis, resolve data integrity problems, ensuring that any out-of-balance conditions do not exist
• Where required, management of key initiatives in process/system improvements, upgrades, and/or migrations of existing Finance and Accounting systems. This involves identifying and scoping work for project teams or vendors.
• Assist Applications Manager JDE in ensuring all daily routing, batch jobs, and other reports are successfully completed  in the correct order
• Prepare test data for developers and business analysts for Quality Assurance (QA) tasks
• Keep abreast with latest developments in the industry as related to JDE Application usage through publications, conferences, and web resources. Disseminate such information to the related users with a view to promoting usage of JDE solutions within FCL to enhance return on existing investments made.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance, or a related field and 7 - 10 years of progressive experience in understanding and integrating existing systems and technology, leveraging emerging technologies utilizing industry standards and best practices with an emphasis on financial accounting. This includes 3 years specializing in JDE, including experience with full-cycle JDE financial product suite implementation. Experience in implementation and support for General Ledger, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Fixed Assets, and Job modules using JD Edwards Enterprise One (8.12 or above). Experience in providing application development, support, or business system solution/product/service strategies and directions with large, distributed, complex systems. Experience with other JD Edwards modules is an asset. A designation such as CGA, CPA or CMA is an 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 200 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 Identity and Access Administrator in our home office located in Saskatoon, SK.

The Senior Identity and Access Administrator installs, administers, maintains, troubleshoots, and supports Tivoli Identity and access management suite products. The incumbent will perform analysis, upgrades, and makes enhancements to the security systems and related applications. The incumbent works closely with application developers, business analysts, and other system and network administrators to automate the initiation, capture, recording, and management of user identities and their related access permissions. The incumbent will keep the environment up and running and integrates new applications to the identity and access management platform.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Server and Storage Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Responsible for ID and access management, including ensuring necessary authorizations for access are obtained
• Installation, configuration, maintenance and support of identity and access management tools and products (ex. TDS (Tivoli Director Services), ISDI (Security Directory Integrator), ISIM (IBM Security Identity Manager), ISAM (IBM Security Access Manager), TFIM (Tivoli Federated Identity Manager), STS (Security Token Services), Web Seal and integration to AD).
• Develop, recommend, and partner with IT support groups to enhance access security practices.  
• Ensure day-to-day operations are carried out without any interruptions to identity and access management services and that any security breach is quickly identified and unauthorized access is stopped before damage can occur; conduct security breach analysis to determine and fix the root cause of the issue.
• Monitor and review policies related to AIM programs.
• Troubleshoot security applications and user identity and access-related issues.  Work as Tier 3 subject matter expert to resolve problems.
• Collaborate with other IT and business teams to understand identity and access requirements; provide developers with technical solutions.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a University degree in Computer Science or a related field and 8 to 10 years of IT experience including: 3 to 5 years of experience with Identity and Access management and IBM identity and Access management products including Tivoli, TIM/TAM, and/or ISIM/ISAM and 5 years of experience with LINUX/UNIX, Windows, Webseals, Shell Scripting, SSO and web programming. IBM Certified Deployment Professional is required.

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 200 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 Database Administrator in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The Senior Database Administrator’s role is to design, install, monitor, maintain, and performance tune databases while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software. Provide stable, consistent, well-managed databases for the CRS.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, Infrastructure and Operations, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Administration roles include the installation, configuration, and patching of FCL’s RDBMs’ (Oracle, MS-SQL, DB/2). Design, implement, and maintain database security to ensure the highest standards to availability, resilience, integrity, and performance across the CRS.
• Asses and develop long-term strategic goals for databases in conjunction with data owners and department managers. Work with application development staff to develop database architectures, coding standards, and quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Design and implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts. Consult with Senior Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Architect to provide a strategic database direction for the organization. 
• Research & evaluate new releases of the database as well as third party products in order to determine the appropriate tools for the organization. Conduct research into database issues, standards, products as well as client needs, regulations, technologies, and data conditions as required.
• Ensure optimization and performance tuning of systems by constantly creating, maintaining, reviewing and tuning queries and routines. Implement and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases. Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems and ensure data availability and protection procedures are in place and databases are being backed up and backups are regularly tested.
• Constantly monitor and review data models for technical accuracy and provide 24/7 support of production databases. Respond to and resolve all database access and performance issues. Monitor system details including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements. Perform all structural changes to the database and are ultimately responsible for physical database design.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Degree in Computer Science / Engineering and 7-10 years of hands-on experience working as database administrator with Oracle / MS-SQL / DB2 in an enterprise environment with multiple database servers, including 5years hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience. Certifications in Oracle (OCP/OCM) or MS-SQL (MCSE Data management and analytics / MCSA  DBA)  or IBM DB2 required.

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 200 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 JDE CNC Administrator in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The Senior JDE CNC Administrator role is to focus on the setup, configuration, and technical management of JD Edwards Enterprise One applications which have an organization-wide scope.  Responsibilities include both performing typical CNC (Configurable Network Computing) tasks such as environment installation and upgrading, performance tuning, package builds, security setup, and helping clients identify and solve their most critical information and technological challenges related to JDE Enterprise One environments.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Applications Manager, JDE, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Creation and maintenance of JDE system Environments for project and production purposes.
• Work with application development teams to control code and structure migrations into production.
• Troubleshooting technology issues, security, package build and performance issue, debug errors.
• Follow PMO governance process for change management and problem escalation.
• Implementation of Security Architecture component following PMO governance process.
• Security administration, user profile creation/maintenance, and security setup of new site’s/groups. 
• Maintain an auditable user security change records in line with FCL PMO’s governance policies.
• Maintain a consistent contact with JDE helpline and other sources comprising of JDE global users for troubleshooting advice, software recommendations and knowledge augmentation. 
• Under guidance of Director, industry best practices, and professional judgment, establish performance benchmarks, collect and report jobs execution statistics at regular intervals comparing it with the benchmark and escalate to the concerned job owners in IT for resolution.
• Actively participate in Enterprise One related projects by acting as a Subject Matter Expert, completing assigned tasks, and providing assistance with system testing.
• Effectively communicate with all levels within FCL as needed.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a University degree in Computer Science and 10 years of industry experience as a system administrator in Operating Systems (Unix / Windows) and Databases (Oracle / SQL / DB2), of which a minimum 6 years in JD Edwards CNC administration of OneWorld / Enterprise One 9.1 software. Should have completed at least 2 full cycle JDE project implementation / Migration / Upgrades. Strong knowledge of the JD Edwards EnterpriseOneTechnical Foundation tools and CNC functionality. Good knowledge of:

• Oracle Application Server
• JDE Server Manager
• Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Weblogic / Websphere 
• Oracle RDBMS 

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 200 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 Applications Administrator – Supply Chain in our home office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Under the direction of the Supply Chain Systems Manager, maintains the day to day functionality of selected supply chain applications, including time spent developing system enhancements and installing software upgrades.  Finally, in conjunction with systems architects, participate in the design and migration of integration of these systems with JDA PMM as the new foundation for supply chain master data management, Oracle’s Transportation Management System, and IBM Sterling’s Retail Order Management System, as well any other new supply chain applications necessary to complete FCL’s IT transformation away from mainframe.  Excellent interpersonal skills, effective time management, and strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills will be important factors for success.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Systems Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Ensure all critical applications are operational 24/7. This will include the Supply Chain software packages: Priya (WMS), ePlum, HQ Pricing System, Category Analyzer and Agris. Rely on Knowledge and experience to make required technical decisions to get problems resolved in a timely fashion.
• Develop new system functionality and enhancements. Initially this will be mainly focused on transition from mainframe integrations to JDA PMM, Oracle Transportation, IBM Sterling, and other new supply chain applications, with related project involvement including integration design, testing, and implementation.
• Install software upgrades. Thoroughly test new software upgrades through a formal test scripting process to make sure all system integrations and processes work as expected prior to deployment.
• Log and report on the progress of any bugs or support issues for all the supported systems.  As part of this, maintain system downtime logs so that system availability targets can be developed, measured, and evaluated.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience and 5 to 7 years of work experience in IT. Oracle, DB2, SQL Server.  PL/ SQL Programming, UNIX Shell Scripting, Java and SQL*Plus experience. MS Windows Server, AIX, Linux. Working knowledge of MS Office and experience in Supply Chain systems.

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

• Apply