Board Director - North Central Co-op

Job Description

Join us in shaping the strategic future of our association! We are inviting nominations for four positions to stand for election to our Board of Directors.

Who We Are

North Central Co-operative Association Ltd. is a local, member-owned retail co-operative serving over 140,000 members in Edmonton and surrounding areas through offerings that include food, fuel, pharmacy, agro and home centre, and liquor. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Learn more at https : / / northcentralco-op.crs.

Role of a Board Director

Monitoring performance of North Central Co-op

Applying and interpreting complex information to make sound, impartial decisions

Participating in strategic planning, reviewing goals, strategies, and budgets

Addressing membership matters professionally and courteously

Promoting transparency while maintaining confidentiality

There Are Four Board Director Positions Open For Nomination

Three, three-year term seats, and

One, one-year term seat

Why It Matters

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Qualifications

• An understanding and appreciation of Co-op values and the Co-op principles;
• Interest in, and general knowledge of North Central Co-operative Association Ltd. lines of business;
• Experience / education or expertise in accounting, business or financial management;
• The ability to articulate views in discussions along with well-developed communication skills;
• Demonstrated capacity in and commitment to work within a team;

Computer skills to organize, interpret, and present information.

Additionally, candidates must meet requirements under North Central Co-op’s Bylaw 6.02, Policy GP-8.4.1, and the Alberta Co-operatives Act, including :

Be a member in good standing of North Central Co-op for at least one year (membership by January 31, 2025 for the 2026 election)

Be over 18 years of age and of sound mind

Reside within the Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area (plus Lac Ste. Anne and Yellowhead Counties)

Have purchased at least $3,500 in goods / services from North Central Co-op in the last fiscal year (exceptions considered for new residents)

Not be an employee or officer of North Central Co-op

Not be a spouse, partner, parent, child, or same-residence relative of an employee, officer, or director

Not be employed by a retail competitor

Not have been an employee of North Central Co-op within the last five years

Not be a sitting MP, MLA, or civic government member

Not be bankrupt or have declared bankruptcy in the past three years

Not have an account in arrears for more than 90 days

The time commitment required of our Board Directors involves committee meetings, quarterly Board meetings, availability to commit to learning requirements, and occasional travel for Co-operative Retailing System meetings and events.

Preferred Skills

Understanding of Co-op values and principles

Knowledge of North Central Co-op’s lines of business

Expertise in accounting, business, or financial management

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to interpret and present information using technology

Our Board Directors receive monthly compensation, and we encourage our directors to take advantage of provided learning opportunities to grow, develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At North Central Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows every individual to bring their whole selves to work.

Apply online by March 27, 2026, or contact nominations@nccoop.ca for more information.

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