Home & Building Solutions Manager Opportunity

Wetaskiwin Co-op is now accepting applications for the permanent full-time position of Home & Building Solutions Manager. The Home & Building Solutions Manager leads merchandising, people development, and business performance while fostering a positive, service-driven culture consistent with co-operative principles.

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 Home & Building Solutions Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for multiple Home Centre departments within our co-op.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Home Centre, ensuring compliance to all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure an exceptional service experience that reflects cooperative values and meets the needs of members, customers, and local communities.
• Maintain store presentation, merchandising quality, and inventory accuracy with guidance from Federated Co-operative Limited (FCL) programs and best practices.
• Lead, coach, and support Home Centre teams across multiple locations.
• Foster a culture that reflects co-operative values and emphasizes staff engagement, member service, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and succession planning in coordination with Human Resources and Team Leaders.
• Conduct regular check-ins with each department to deliver insight, mentorship, and performance feedback.

Who you are:
You’re looking for a career in Retail Management and
• You have a minimum 5 years of retail management 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. Multi-site leadership experience is considered a strong asset.
• You posses a valid driver’s licence with ability to travel regularly between locations.
• 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: Sunday December 14, 2025

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