The Saskatoon Co-operative Association Ltd. (Saskatoon Co-op) is a locally owned, retail co-operative serving the needs of over 124,000 current members, with roots dating back to 1936. Your membership provides you with the ability to nominate candidates for the Board of Directors, vote in Director Elections, stand for election as a Director and actively participate in the Annual General Meetings.

Saskatoon Co-op is seeking three Directors to join the Board. The Saskatoon Co-op Board is looking to enhance representation in generational diversity, rural communities, and financial expertise. While these qualities would be valuable, they are not mandatory.

Nominations must be received by Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

Director Terms:

• There are three eligible three year terms open for election

Director Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Attend 9 monthly Board of Director meetings
• Serve on (a) committee(s) and attend any committee and special meetings as may be deemed necessary
• Attend board training and development sessions
• Represent Saskatoon Co-op at other Co-op gatherings, such as the Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) Annual Meetings and Regional Zone Meetings
• Promote impartial and transparent proceedings while maintaining necessary Board of Director confidentiality
• Support the Co-op with their own membership purchases as much as possible
• Be a willing participant at community events
• Additional responsibilities as identified

At Saskatoon Co-op, we are committed to supporting diversity and inclusion, built on our values of community, integrity, and excellence. We do this through championing diversity, inclusion, and employment equity and seek qualified candidates who share our commitments. We welcome applications from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+.

Director Nomination Package

Director nomination package can be downloaded below.

For more information, e-mail board@saskatoon.crs.