Retail Governance Analyst

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Retail Governance Analyst on a permanent basis on our Legal Compliance and Governance team.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys meeting new people and problem solving. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator who is politically savvy, organized, and adaptable. If these characteristics describe you, we encourage you to apply!

This position is a remote opportunity with a requirement for 5-10% travel for in-person board meetings and events. The successful candidate can be based across western Canada, with a preference for Saskatchewan.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct research on industry trends, best practices, and governance issues, providing actionable insights and recommendations through concise reports.
• Support events such as annual meetings and leaders’ conferences by managing external facilitators and maintaining event databases.
• Facilitate and deliver training sessions on governance principles, ethics, and compliance for stakeholders.
• Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, addressing governance-related inquiries and keeping them informed of updates and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align governance strategies with organizational goals and provide ongoing support to business advisors.

Who you’ll work with:

You will report to the Manager, Retail Governance as part of a small two-person retail governance team. This welcoming group fosters a culture of forward thinking, collaboration, and open communication. You will interact often with a variety of professionals from the Co-op & External Relations team, and support General Managers, CEOs, and Boards of Directors at local Co-ops across western Canada.

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 Governance and:

• Have 1-3 years of relevant experience in governance, policy development, or a related field. 
• Have a bachelor’s degree in business or a relevant field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Are familiar with the co-operative business model (considered an asset). 

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. 
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member. 
• 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. This opportunity will remain posted until filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.  

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies. 

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.