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About the role
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Vice President, People & Culture on a permanent basis to be part of our Senior Leadership team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and will be based at our Home Office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Are you someone who is motivated to drive people and talent strategies that help employees grow, strengthen teams, and create meaningful impact in the communities we serve? Then, “You’re at home here.”
Join FCL as our next VP, People & Culture, and bring your leadership to an organization rooted in integrity, excellence and responsibility. In this role, you will shape a people‑first culture, empower employees to grow and succeed, and help ensure that every team member finds success, community, and purpose at Co‑op. Your impact will play a critical role in advancing our mission to build, feed, and fuel the communities we proudly serve.
What you’ll do:
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to the strategic direction and leadership of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), its subsidiaries and related companies (the “Enterprise”).
- Provide strategic leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping direction for FCL and Local Co-op’s across the CRS.
- Lead the People & Culture Business Unit to deliver strong value for FCL, local Co-ops and various CRS locations across Western Canada.
- Champion FCL’s mission, vision, values, brand, and employee experience while fostering a positive, unified culture.
- Oversee all People & Culture functions, including HR Inquiry & Operating Services, HR Functional Services, HR Business Partnering, and HR Communities of Expertise.
- Guide strategic business planning, talent management, branding, goal setting, and risk management across the People & Culture portfolio.
- Collaborate with all business units to strengthen enterprise-wide relationships with local stores.
- Sponsor and lead major people-focused initiatives, driving innovation and continuous improvement in people practices.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate key enterprise risks, including labour, regulatory, governance, and operational alignment risks.
Why it matters: We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.
Who you are: You are looking for a career in Executive Leadership and:
- You have a university degree in Human Resources or related field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
- You have a minimum of 10 years of related and progressive experience, with a minimum of 5 years at an Organization Leader level or equivalent (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered)
- You’re honest, trustworthy, and results oriented and strive to be the best in what you do. You believe in collaboration, building relationships and value the perspectives of others.
What we offer:
- Our Senior Leaders receive competitive compensation packages, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Senior Leaders to take advantage of on-going learning opportunities, to continue to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs .
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by March 23, 2026.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLHP
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
About CO-OP CRS
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is the 43rd largest company in Canada and the largest non-financial co-operative in the country. We are also the largest company in Saskatchewan with sales of $9.1 billion and net earnings from operations of $539 million in 2015.
FCL, with its home office in Saskatoon, SK, is a unique multi-billion-dollar wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative owned by more than 200 autonomous retail co-operatives across western Canada. Together, FCL and those local retail co-operatives form the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS).
The CRS serves our members and communities with products and services that help build, feed and fuel individuals from Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and Canada's far north. Our combined total workforce of 24,500 employees serves 1.8 million active individual members and many more non-member customers at 2,500 retail locations in more than 500 communities. We are a different kind of business: we are locally invested, are community-minded and offer lifetime
We are a different kind of business: we are locally invested, are community-minded and offer lifetime membership benefits including patronage refunds, quality products, quality services and fair prices.
Our employees are our success. The Co-operative Retailing System(CRS) has a strong commitment to promoting employees from within the organization. Many of our current employees started their careers in entry-level positions and have since progressed into positions of greater responsibility, experiencing many rewarding and challenging opportunities along the way.
Because we have such a diversified organization with many lines of business in various sectors, there are many career options to choose from and grow into.
If you are interested in learning a new skill or developing a new talent, a career within the CRS can help. Together, we'll work to match your individual career development plan with the opportunities available across our federation. There are many great possibilities available!
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Top Benefits
About the role
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Vice President, People & Culture on a permanent basis to be part of our Senior Leadership team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and will be based at our Home Office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Are you someone who is motivated to drive people and talent strategies that help employees grow, strengthen teams, and create meaningful impact in the communities we serve? Then, “You’re at home here.”
Join FCL as our next VP, People & Culture, and bring your leadership to an organization rooted in integrity, excellence and responsibility. In this role, you will shape a people‑first culture, empower employees to grow and succeed, and help ensure that every team member finds success, community, and purpose at Co‑op. Your impact will play a critical role in advancing our mission to build, feed, and fuel the communities we proudly serve.
What you’ll do:
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to the strategic direction and leadership of Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), its subsidiaries and related companies (the “Enterprise”).
- Provide strategic leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping direction for FCL and Local Co-op’s across the CRS.
- Lead the People & Culture Business Unit to deliver strong value for FCL, local Co-ops and various CRS locations across Western Canada.
- Champion FCL’s mission, vision, values, brand, and employee experience while fostering a positive, unified culture.
- Oversee all People & Culture functions, including HR Inquiry & Operating Services, HR Functional Services, HR Business Partnering, and HR Communities of Expertise.
- Guide strategic business planning, talent management, branding, goal setting, and risk management across the People & Culture portfolio.
- Collaborate with all business units to strengthen enterprise-wide relationships with local stores.
- Sponsor and lead major people-focused initiatives, driving innovation and continuous improvement in people practices.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate key enterprise risks, including labour, regulatory, governance, and operational alignment risks.
Why it matters: We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.
Who you are: You are looking for a career in Executive Leadership and:
- You have a university degree in Human Resources or related field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
- You have a minimum of 10 years of related and progressive experience, with a minimum of 5 years at an Organization Leader level or equivalent (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered)
- You’re honest, trustworthy, and results oriented and strive to be the best in what you do. You believe in collaboration, building relationships and value the perspectives of others.
What we offer:
- Our Senior Leaders receive competitive compensation packages, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Senior Leaders to take advantage of on-going learning opportunities, to continue to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs .
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by March 23, 2026.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLHP
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
About CO-OP CRS
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is the 43rd largest company in Canada and the largest non-financial co-operative in the country. We are also the largest company in Saskatchewan with sales of $9.1 billion and net earnings from operations of $539 million in 2015.
FCL, with its home office in Saskatoon, SK, is a unique multi-billion-dollar wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative owned by more than 200 autonomous retail co-operatives across western Canada. Together, FCL and those local retail co-operatives form the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS).
The CRS serves our members and communities with products and services that help build, feed and fuel individuals from Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and Canada's far north. Our combined total workforce of 24,500 employees serves 1.8 million active individual members and many more non-member customers at 2,500 retail locations in more than 500 communities. We are a different kind of business: we are locally invested, are community-minded and offer lifetime
We are a different kind of business: we are locally invested, are community-minded and offer lifetime membership benefits including patronage refunds, quality products, quality services and fair prices.
Our employees are our success. The Co-operative Retailing System(CRS) has a strong commitment to promoting employees from within the organization. Many of our current employees started their careers in entry-level positions and have since progressed into positions of greater responsibility, experiencing many rewarding and challenging opportunities along the way.
Because we have such a diversified organization with many lines of business in various sectors, there are many career options to choose from and grow into.
If you are interested in learning a new skill or developing a new talent, a career within the CRS can help. Together, we'll work to match your individual career development plan with the opportunities available across our federation. There are many great possibilities available!