Career Opportunity - Falun Co-op Branch Manager

Wetaskiwin Co-op is now accepting applications for the full-time permanent position of Falun Branch Manager to lead the stores daily operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing many hats, working closely with staff and members, and making a real impact in a small community business.

Who we are:
Wetaskiwin Co-op is located in central Alberta operating in 9 locations in 5 communities of Wetaskiwin, Innisfail, Camrose, Edmonton and Falun. We operate in a variety of product lines including consumer hardware, building products, crop inputs, petroleum, liquor and feed manufacturing. We believe in working together to serve our members and customers throughout Alberta, delivering profits back to our members and communities and investing in sustainable growth. We are looking for team members and team leaders who will embrace our Co-op brand and values of Integrity, Excellence, Community and Service.

Areas of responsibility:
Reporting to the General Manager, the Falun Branch Manager takes a hands-on approach to leading the store’s daily operations to ensure a safe, efficient and welcoming environment. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Lead, schedule, train and support a team of employees, ensuring all talent management processes are successfully implemented and followed.
• Deliver excellent customer service and foster strong relationships with members and customers.
• Execute the financial plan within the established budget, including handling cash controls, basic financial reporting, and expense management.
• Manage multi-commodity inventory, ordering, merchandising, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all cooperative policies and procedures, health and safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Support local initiatives and uphold cooperative values in the community.

Who you are:

• You are pursuing a career in Retail Management and:
• You have a minimum three (3) years of retail supervisory or similar leadership role experience, ideally in hardware, building materials, agricultural supply, home improvement, or a related sector.
• You are an effective communicator with strong leadership, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
• You exhibit strong financial literacy and understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis.
• Knowledge of the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) is an asset but not required for strong candidates.
• Familiarity with Propane or Gas Bar operations is considered an asset.
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.
  

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, an employer contributed pension plan and an employee family assistance program. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Closing date: Tuesday January 6, 2026

Please submit resume and cover letter indicating position of interest to: 4707 – 40th Avenue Wetaskiwin, Alberta, T9A 2B8 Phone: 780 361 6171 Fax: 780-352-0297 Email: hradvisor@wetaskiwincoop.com