Calgary Co-op is one of North America’s largest member-owned, locally operated retail cooperatives, governed by a Member-elected Board of Directors.
Each fall, Calgary Co-op invites its Member-Owners to stand for election to the Board of Directors.
All who meet the qualifying criteria may go forward on the election ballot in the new year. Together as Members, we make the final decision about who is elected.
The nomination and election process helps our Calgary Co-op achieve strong and balanced leadership with the right mix of skills, experience and attributes.
Help steer one of Canada’s largest retail co-operatives. Calgary Co-op in accordance with our bylaws is seeking directors beginning, April 23, 2026. Interested nominees can submit a nomination package to qualify for the 2026 Director Election, before October 31, 2025 at 4:30 pm MST.
Nominations Period: September 16 – October 31, 2025
Qualified Member-Owners are invited to submit the nominee election forms and nominations package to run in the 2026 Director Election. You must meet certain qualifications to apply, and you must be nominated by at least five eligible Calgary Co-op Member-Owners. See the Director Election Handbook for more information.
2026 Director Election Timeline Board of Director Skills Definitions
For more information, please contact governance@calgarycoop.com
Complete the online nominee election forms and nominations package. The package includes election forms, an uploaded resume, headshot and at least five nominations from eligible Calgary Co-op Member-owners. When you click the nominee election form link, you will be required to create an account by clicking “Sign Up Now” on the bottom right hand corner of the sign up screen.
Or print off the nominee election forms located on page 20 of the Director Election Handbook below. Submit the completed election forms, include a resume, headshot and at least five nominations from eligible Calgary Co-op members by email to: calgarycoop.BODelection@mnp.ca
Or by hardcopy via Canada Post, Courier or in person to: 2000, 112 – 4th Avenue SW, Calgary AB T2P 0H3 Attention: Rensche Venter
All applications must be in by 4:30 p.m., October 31, 2025.
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.
February 17 – March 11, 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 $1.5 billion co-operative. Together as Members, we make the final decision about who is elected.
The results of the 2026 Director Election will be announced at the AGM on April 23, 2026, then on the website on April 24, 2026.
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.