What is it like to work at Otter Co-op?

	I worked in the Co-op Deli for about 1 1/2 years when life took me in a new direction. I had the opportunity to come back to work in Family Fashions - it was truly like coming home.
	Otter Co-op has been in business for many years. It provides work stability and opportunity for advancement.
	This is a great place to work, fun and friendly. Join us!
	We work as a team in the Deli.
	Otter Co-op looks out for its employees, and offers training and promotion. I like the Co-op’s family atmosphere and its community spirit.
	Otter Co-op offers flexibility in work hours, a friendly environment, good staff/management relations and a supportive work environment.
	My Manager is really great, and my coworkers are like family. I enjoy our customers, and appreciate the way Otter Co-op treats its employees. There are many benefits to working at Otter Co-op.

Advancement Opportunities

As a result of our continued growth, there are tremendous opportunities for career advancement. This career focus is supported through sound leadership, direction and extensive Training and Development Programs. Many of our long service management employees started in entry-level positions. This is due to our training program and our internal job posting program which enable employees to move through various positions and increasing levels of responsibility.

A Part of the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS)

The CRS is a unique multi-billion dollar enterprise comprised of a network of more than 300 autonomous retail co-operatives across Western Canada. Together these retail co-ops own Federated Co-operatives Limited. With over 15,000 employees in the CRS, a career with Otter Co-op can also offer diversity in retail and wholesale positions at locations throughout Western Canada.For more information on pursuing a career within the Co-operative Retailing System, go to: http://www.fcl.ca/careers.html . Train on the job and be paid for it! Training options include:

1. Manager training programs in the following departments:

• Grocery
• Meat
• Bakery
• Deli
• Produce
• Gas Bar/Convenience Store
• Home Centre.

You need not have a post-secondary education to be considered.

2. Post-Secondary Manager training programs in Food, Agro, Petroleum and Accounting, focused on:

• Business planning
• Budgeting/Financial Analysis
• Ordering/Buying
• Pricing
• Inventory Control
• Merchandising
• Service Management
• Staffing

All trainees earn competitive salaried while trainingm and are placed in management positions upon completion of their program.