Junior Recruiter

Valleyview Co-op; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A co-operative organization is hiring a Junior Recruiter to join their People & Culture team. This remote position is suitable for those looking to build their HR knowledge. Responsibilities include leading recruitment processes, making salary recommendations, and collaborating with hiring managers. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of HR experience and a bachelor's degree in human resources. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered as part of the position.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in human resources.
• Experience in client-facing roles.
• Relevant education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment process across the Co-operative Retailing System.
• Create equitable salary recommendations based on job profiles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to meet their staffing needs.

Skills

Human resources knowledge

Recruitment processes

Client-facing support

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources

Job description

Overview

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Junior Recruiter on a permanent basis on our People & Culture team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early career professional to build HR knowledge and gain exposure across multiple industries. The successful candidate will expand their knowledge in recruitment, total rewards, and collective bargaining agreements. If you’re a nimble learner and adaptable to change, we encourage you to apply!

This position is a remote opportunity and can be based across Western Canada.

What you’ll do

• Lead the recruitment process for positions across the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS). This includes creating sourcing plans, leading interviews, creating offer letters, assessing due diligence results, and managing post‑hire inquiries.
• Create equitable salary recommendations leveraging knowledge of job profiles, internal salary structure, collective bargaining agreements, and the labour market.
• Work with team leaders to create and distribute extension letters.
• Travel approximately 25% to career events across Canada.

Who you’ll work with

You will work closely with hiring managers across the CRS, collaborating with People and Culture team members to meet their needs. You will report to one of two Supervisors, Talent Acquisition, who value collaboration, adaptability, and cohesion. You’ll be supported by a team of recruiters, HR administrators, and a senior sourcing specialist, united by a belief that people come first.

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 Human Resources and Recruitment and:

• Have 1–3 years of relevant experience in human resources.
• Have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resources (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Have experience providing support in client-facing roles.

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.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please submit your requests to [e-mail]. All information received will be kept confidential.

To apply, please submit your materials by February 9, 2026. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Additional

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies. Posted on February 2, 2026. FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and encourages all candidates to participate fully in the recruitment process.