Operations Manager, Home and Building Solutions (HABS)

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Operations Manager, Home and Building Solutions (HABS) on a permanent basis on our HABS team. This position is a remote opportunity and can be based in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba. This role requires travel of approximately 40% or more throughout Western Canada.

The Manager, HABS Operations provides strategic leadership and coaches Operations Advisors and retail leaders to drive sustainable sales growth, improve profitability, and enhance performance across their designated zone through effective planning, development, and execution of business initiatives. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for driving long-term retail growth, building strong partnerships with local Co-ops, and fostering financially sustainable operations, we encourage you to apply today!

What you’ll do

• Provide strategic leadership to drive sales growth, profitability, and operational performance across Home Centre and Lumber operations within the designated zone.
• Coach, develop, and support Operations Advisors and Local Co-op leaders in identifying opportunities, executing action plans, and achieving business objectives.
• Lead operational profitability and improvement initiatives through performance reviews, financial analysis, and implementation of sustainable growth strategies.
• Collaborate with Local Co-ops and Home Office teams to share market insights, align strategic priorities, and ensure successful execution of programs, projects, and business initiatives.

Who you’ll work with

The Team: You will work closely Operations Advisers, Local Co-op General Managers, CEOs Operational Division Managers and will have 3 direct reports, and will report into the Senior Manager, HABS Operations. This team strives to cultivate a culture that is customer-centric, collaborative, empowering team members to deliver exceptional service, and drive continuous growth.

The Collaborators: You will work closely with other functions in our Consumer Products business unit and collaborate across the organization with teams such as FCL Managers, Local Co-ops, Zone Staff and suppliers.

The Customers: You will demonstrate a strong customer focus by supporting Local Co-op leaders, HABS management, and staff through effective training, guidance, collaboration, and relationship building.

Why it matters: We help local Co-ops serve their communities by providing support and leadership to food, pharmacy, liquor and convenience stores, and by delivering quality products and exemplary customer service.

Who you are

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and:

• Have 8+ Years of relevant progressively responsible experience in retail store operations.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or Commerce. (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Experienced in partnering with dealer networks and providing responsive support in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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. 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 View email address on ca.workus.org. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by August 10, 2026.

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, you may be required to complete criminal back ground 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 proces s.