About Us

Westview Co-op is a thriving, member-owned retail cooperative with over $150 million in annual sales and 320 employees.  Serving our community with [e.g., grocery, home center, liquor, petroleum and agricultural] products, we are dedicated to sustainability, local community growth, and providing exceptional value to our members. Our culture is collaborative, community-focused, and committed to high performance.

The Role

As the Senior Manager of People and Culture, you are a senior leadership team member responsible for advancing the co-op's strategic vision by nurturing an engaged, inclusive, and safe work community. You will lead the People & Culture team to deliver full-cycle HR services, ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop top talent while maintaining a positive "people-first" culture that aligns with co-operative. This is an on-site/in-person role. 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Work with the CEO and Board to shape the organizational culture and align human resources practices with the $150M business strategy.

• Talent Management & Acquisition: Lead all recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning strategies to fill key roles, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Performance & Development: Oversee performance management programs, leadership coaching, and employee career development frameworks.

• Labour & Employee Relations: Act as the lead contact for labour relations and ensure a harmonious working environment.

• Compensation & Benefits: Oversee total compensation and benefits administration to ensure competitiveness within the retail industry, ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements.

• Employee Engagement & Safety: Lead initiatives to boost employee engagement, champion Health and Safety program, and foster a healthy and accountable workplace.

   

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field.  Master’s degree is an asset.

• Experience: A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role, preferably in a large retail, co-operative, or unionized environment.

• Certification: CPHR/CHRP designation required (or equivalent).

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build trust across all levels of the organization, and mentor an HR team.

• Skills: Proven experience in labor relations, organizational development, and employee relations.

• Values: A genuine passion for the co-operative business model and community-based business. 

   

Why Join Us?

• Competitive executive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

• Retirement savings plan (e.g., pension plan).

• The chance to work with a stable, community-focused organization.

• Professional development and leadership training opportunities.

   

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to cindi.cowitz@westviewcoop.ca [cindi.cowitz@westviewcoop.ca] .  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.