Federated Co-operatives Limited

Welcome Meghan Gervais, FCL’s new Vice-President, Health Safety and Compliance! As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Meghan will contribute to the strategic direction and management of FCL. She will collaboratively lead health, safety, compliance and sustainability related initiatives and the evolution of this new business unit to ensure value for the Co-operative Retailing System. Meghan holds a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She brings over 20 years of experience managing processing facilities, implementing new technology, providing regulatory support, overseeing enterprise risk management, and leading major projects. Throughout her career, Meghan has become known for supporting business growth and delivering value to member-owners and Western Canadian communities. Thank you for joining our team, Meghan.

Co-op has received a 2024 CX Impact Award from the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA). This award celebrates the work FCL and local Co-ops have done to introduce online membership sign-up, centralize welcome packages and enhance cash back and equity statements. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this work.

Thank you for filling up at your local Co-op in support of Fuel Good Day 2024! Together, we raised a record-breaking total of more than $700K, which will go directly back into communities across Western Canada. Since 2017, Fuel Good Day has raised approximately $5M, supporting more than one thousand local organizations. Read more: https://bit.ly/3BwvHwr

FCL’s commitment to Indigenous truth and reconciliation is integral to our business. This includes exploring Indigenous partnerships and opportunities for economic development and supporting cultural awareness. With our focus on these priorities, we created the Western Nations Gas Bar program. Through the program, Co-op supplies and supports independent gas bars in Indigenous communities across Western Canada. In turn, these gas bars create jobs and economic spin-offs for the communities including support from FCL’s Community Building Assistance Program. To learn more about Western Nations, visit: https://bit.ly/3TFE2UP

In September, a group of Saskatoon team members participated in a riverbank cleanup facilitated by the Meewasin Valley. They enjoyed the opportunity to connect outside while giving back to the community. Thanks to everyone who attended.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to reflect on the legacy of residential schools. We honour the survivors, those who did not come home, their families and communities and anyone else who has been impacted by these institutions. As part of our own journey, we are encouraging our team members to use this day to educate themselves and to participate in meaningful acts of reconciliation. We hope all Canadians will do the same. It is up to all of us to build a better, more inclusive country. To learn more, please visit: https://bit.ly/3CvNtei

With over ten years of experience with the Home and Building Solutions (HABS) team at the Saskatoon Co-operative Association Ltd., Josh Paquette appreciates many aspects of his chosen career. Josh was first introduced to Co-op through the Employee Referral Program when he was looking for a part-time job while attending university. During his time with Saskatoon Co-op, Josh has held various roles at the home centre, in the lumber yard and in project sales. In 2022, an opportunity to be part of the Supply and Install initiative presented itself, a project piloted between Saskatoon Co-op and Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). Through this experience, Josh provided valuable input into the program before it was rolled out to other Co-ops. This temporary project evolved into a permanent role for Josh as the Project Manager, Supply and Install, for the Home Centre Division. 
 “The growth opportunities at Co-op are endless,” explained Josh. “It’s the kind of place for everyone - whether you’re in HR, marketing, food, home and building, or still looking to find your fit, there are so many options. When opportunities arise, you can move around, test the commodities, and gain experience in the business to find what’s right for you.” Coming from a background in sports, Josh also values the team environment at Co-op. “It’s picking each other up, helping each other out, working through challenges together, and holding each other accountable to improve continually. When you work on a strong team, you know someone will have your back in tough times. It helps you get excited about work when you're pursuing a common goal together," said Josh. If you are interested in a position with our HABS team, check out our current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/48ykSou

Our terminal in Carseland, AB. is a key piece of our fuel distribution network. Petroleum products are shipped here from the Co-op Refinery Complex and are then distributed to local Co-ops in Alberta and British Columbia. This terminal plays an important role in fuelling Western Canada.

🚨It’s Fuel Good Day!🚨 Fill up at your nearest local Co-op Gas Bar today and help us make a difference! Participating Co-ops will donate a minimum of five cents per litre sold to a local registered charity or non-profit organization in your community. We’ll see you at the pumps⛽ . #FuelGoodDay

FCL is proud to support community programs and organizations that matter to our employees through our Community Investment Fund. In our latest round of funding, our employee-led committee selected the Saskatoon SPCA to receive $5,000. The Saskatoon SPCA is on a mission to promote the benefits of human-animal connection in the community. One of the ways they're doing this is through several foster initiatives that enlist individuals, families and businesses to provide temporary homes for animals that require extra time and care. When a family or business decides to participate in one of these programs, they are equipped with comprehensive training, ongoing support and the necessary supplies to care for animals. Our donation will help the SPCA expand these programs by 50 families or businesses. Thank you to the Saskatoon SPCA for making a difference. (Pictured below: Leroy and Truffles are both available for adoption.)