For 70 years, Calgary Co-op has been showing up for Calgary.
Today, nearly half a million members own this cooperative, supported by 3,800 employees who show up every day to serve their neighbours across our stores and businesses. Together, we steward $1.2 billion in assets on behalf of the cooperative and the members who own it.
Our Board of Directors plays an important role in that story. Elected by our members, Directors help guide the future of Calgary Co-op and the communities we serve.
For the 2027 Director Election, Calgary Co-op is seeking four new Directors:
We’re looking for values-driven leaders with strong business acumen and experience in one or more of these areas:
Legal & Governance
Help strengthen the Board’s expertise in corporate governance, regulatory matters, commercial agreements, risk management, and complex organizational environments.
Retail
Bring experience in grocery, fuel, or pharmacy retail, including merchandising, category management, pricing and promotions, supply chain, store operations, customer loyalty, and evolving consumer trends.
Experience in a cooperative or multi-format retail environment is particularly valuable.
Accounting & Financial Expertise
Bring senior finance or accounting leadership with experience in technical accounting, audit, financial reporting, controls, capital allocation, and balance-sheet management.
A CPA designation and experience serving on or chairing an Audit Committee are ideal. Experience with technology transformation, capital projects, and related financial governance is also valuable.
The nomination and election process helps ensure Calgary Co-op has strong, balanced leadership with the right mix of skills, experience, and attributes.
If you’re a qualified member-owner, we invite you to put your name forward.
All candidates who meet the qualifying criteria may proceed to the election ballot, where Calgary Co-op members make the final decision on who is elected.
To submit a nomination package:
Nominator forms are included with the online application or are available in the Director Election Handbook.
Nomination deadline: October 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. MST
Successful candidates begin their terms: April 23, 2027, in accordance with Calgary Co-op’s bylaws.
Your cooperative is owned by its members. Its future should be shaped by them, too.
Learn more, download the handbook and apply for the 2027 Director Election.
For questions about the election process, contact governance@calgarycoop.com
Director Election Handbook and Online Nominee FormsInformation on compensation and qualifying criteria for nominees.
Code of Conduct and Core ValuesAll those who look to become a member of the Board must also adhere to Calgary Co-op’s Code of Conduct and uphold Calgary Co-op’s core values.
September 17, 2026 – October 30, 2026
As a Calgary Co-op member-owner, you may vote in the Director Election each year. We all play an important role in electing members to our Board because a great Board is needed to oversee our growing cooperative. Together, as members, we make the final decision about who is elected.
The results of the 2027 Director Election will be announced at the AGM on April 22, 2027 and then on the website on April 23, 2027.
The Calgary Co-op Board wants to ensure its Directors have the competencies required to provide effective oversight of our complex co-operative. Therefore, the Board reviews its skills and identifies areas where knowledge gaps exist. The Board uses the gaps as a foundation for the skills it seeks from nominees running in the election.
“Recommended” candidates are those individuals who, after a thorough and independent review process, were assessed as having the best match of competencies that will further strengthen our Board. We use an independent consultant to create a fair and objective process.