The Benefits of a Co-op Career

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Co-op values all employees and offers a compensation package incorporating a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and recognition programs for service. We offer both full-time and part-time positions that can take advantage of:  

• Flexible hours schedules to accommodate personal needs
• Competitive wages
• Time-off benefits, including paid vacation and sick days
• Comprehensive benefits package including dental plan, extended health care, group life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pension plan with matching employer contribution
• Education assistance and scholarship programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee purchase rebate *details apply
• Employee volunteer incentives
• Company provided uniforms
• Company provide boot allowance
• 2¢/litre off on fuel purchases *details apply
• Active team-member social club
• We donate thousands of dollars each year to organizations in our communities

We are invested in our team members as they are a key part of our business, serving the needs of Co-op members and customers.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Co-op invests in its team members and supports their professional growth, development and success. Team members are able to advance to positions of greater responsibility with experience as well as internal and external training opportunities.

Training seminars and programs are available to team members at all levels. Specific internal training programs include:

Student programs: Provides summer employment or co-operative education placements to students in diploma or degree programs to support their career development and prepare them for future opportunities.
Management programs: Provides mentorship opportunities, training seminars and hands-on experience to manage the operations for a department or the entire co-operative association.
To help reach their career and educational goals, team members may qualify to have 75 per cent of their tuition reimbursed upon successful completion of an approved program.

There are opportunities to advance at your local Co-op and other Co-op locations of the entire Co-operative Retailing System across Western Canada. There are also career possibilities at Federated Co-operatives Limited, the co-operatively owned wholesaler and manufacturer for all local Co-ops.

START YOUR CAREER

The Co-op story is made up of many events and experiences. Our team members help create and share meaningful experiences every day – for our customers and for each other.

Be part of an exciting team working together, connecting with local members and giving back to the community. No matter your career aspirations, Co-op offers a range of careers from entry-level positions through to management, with opportunities for advancement. Work directly with customers or help behind-the-scenes in the day-to-day operations of the business.

And if you have a Co-op number, you’re more than a team member – you’re an owner.

View our current openings on our Careers page, and apply with your resume at careers@lakeland.crs