Position: Senior Manager, People & Culture
LocationWestview Co-op, Olds, AB
Reports to: General Manager
Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is found
About Us
Westview Co-op is a thriving, member-owned retail cooperative with over $150 million in annual sales and 320 employees. Serving our community with [e.g., grocery, home center, liquor, petroleum and agricultural] products, we are dedicated to sustainability, local community growth, and providing exceptional value to our members. Our culture is collaborative, community-focused, and committed to high performance.
The Role
As the Senior Manager of People and Culture, you are a senior leadership team member responsible for advancing the co-op's strategic vision by nurturing an engaged, inclusive, and safe work community. You will lead the People & Culture team to deliver full-cycle HR services, ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop top talent while maintaining a positive "people-first" culture that aligns with co-operative. This is an on-site/in-person role.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Work with the CEO and Board to shape the organizational culture and align human resources practices with the $150M business strategy.
Talent Management & Acquisition: Lead all recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning strategies to fill key roles, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Performance & Development: Oversee performance management programs, leadership coaching, and employee career development frameworks.
Labour & Employee Relations: Act as the lead contact for labour relations and ensure a harmonious working environment.
Compensation & Benefits: Oversee total compensation and benefits administration to ensure competitiveness within the retail industry, ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements.
Employee Engagement & Safety: Lead initiatives to boost employee engagement, champion Health and Safety program, and foster a healthy and accountable workplace.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree is an asset.
Experience: A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role, preferably in a large retail, co-operative, or unionized environment.
Certification: CPHR/CHRP designation required (or equivalent).
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build trust across all levels of the organization, and mentor an HR team.
Skills: Proven experience in labor relations, organizational development, and employee relations.
Values: A genuine passion for the co-operative business model and community-based business.
Why Join Us?
Competitive executive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Retirement savings plan (e.g., pension plan).
The chance to work with a stable, community-focused organization.
Professional development and leadership training opportunities.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to cindi.cowitz@westviewcoop.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
