Senior Lumber Retail Ops Advisor (Remote | Western Canada)

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Saskatoon; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Employer-contributed pension

Long-term car rental

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Retail Operations Advisor, Lumber, to lead lumber operations for Local Co-ops across Western Canada. The role is remote with up to 70% travel to Alberta and northern British Columbia, driving sales and profitability while coaching local leaders within the HABS program.

You will partner with Co-op leadership, guide store renovations and new setups, and play a key role in succession planning and talent development.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of progressively responsible experience in retail management with direct exposure to lumber and building materials.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Commerce, or Marketing (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).

Responsibilities

• Achieve budgeted sales targets and improve profitability for assigned Local Co-ops through strategic planning and coaching.
• Partner with Local Co-op Senior Leaders to identify growth opportunities, develop actionable sales plans, and support execution.
• Ensure effective participation in Coordinated events (e.g., Zone training, HABS Buy Mart) and align efforts with HABS OA colleagues.
• Guide Local Co-ops through renovations, expansions, and new store setups, including yard planning, product placement, and marketing.
• Identify future leaders within Local Co-ops and support HR in coordinating training and long-term succession strategies.

Skills

Retail management

Sales coaching

Strategic planning

Education

Business Administration

Commerce

Marketing

Job description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Retail Operations Advisor, Lumber, to lead lumber operations for Local Co-ops across Western Canada. The role is remote with up to 70% travel to Alberta and northern British Columbia, driving sales and profitability while coaching local leaders within the HABS program.

You will partner with Co-op leadership, guide store renovations and new setups, and play a key role in succession planning and talent development.