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.
The 2026 Director Election Nominations period has ended. Thank you to our members who submitted a nomination.
The 2026 Director Election voting period runs February 17- March 11, 2026. Please check back on February 17 to cast your vote.
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.