Senior Retail Operations Advisor, Produce

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Retail Operations Advisor, Produce on a permanent basis on our Food Operations team.

This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Calgary, AB. This position requires frequent travel of 70% to local Co-op Food Store locations in southern Alberta and BC.

Are you interested in being a trusted Advisor for local Co-ops by providing guidance, leadership, knowledge of financial planning, sales improvements, and marketing? If this sounds like you, apply today

What you'll do:

• Achieve budgeted sales targets by collaborating with Local Co-op Senior Managers to identify opportunities, develop action plans, and coach managers on execution.
• Improve EBITDA by creating and implementing operational strategies with Team Leaders and ensuring effective follow-up.
• Oversee renovations, expansions, and new store setups, including merchandising, product selection, and marketing in coordination with Local Co-ops and Operations.
• Review and support merchandising, store layout, and customer experience standards to boost sales and maintain brand consistency.
• Partner with HR to identify and mentor future leaders, coordinate training programs, and assist in long-term succession planning.

Who you'll work with:

You will work closely with other Operations Advisors, Operations Managers, Home Office, Customer Service Teams, local Co-op Produce Managers, Store Managers, Division Managers and will report into the Operations Manager, Food. This team strives to cultivate a culture of positivity, collaboration, motivation, and trust.

Why it matters:

We help feed Western Canada by providing fresh groceries and wholesale solutions to independent retail stores, restaurants and other food establishments in communities large and small.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Sales & Marketing and :

• Have 6-9 years of progressively responsible experience in retail management.
• Have a bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, or marketing (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Long-term car rental that is fully covered by us to accommodate the expected travel.
• 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 .

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 All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by October 28, 2025.

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 and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete drug and alcohol test, drivers abstract, and 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.