CWCF is pleased to feature Júlia Martins Rodrigues, Ph.D., as a speaker on the keynote panel at its upcoming Conference. She is a researcher and professor at the International Centre for Co-operative Management, Saint Mary’s University. She will speak about the Namasté Solar Multi-stakeholder Network in the U.S. renewable energy industry, joined on the panel … Keynote Speaker Profile: Julia Martins Rodrigues
Winnipeg’s Eadha Bakery Worker Co-op began as the brainchild of Cora Wiens, who started selling bread at farmers markets, and finding success with this venture, eventually moved into a bricks and mortar space. The onset of the pandemic, however, highlighted the challenges of running a sole proprietorship, and the worker co-op model beckoned. Beginning late … Workers Free to Pursue Their Passion at Eadha Bakery
By Kenzie Love At first glance, the idea of a multi-stakeholder co-op might seem an improbable model for success, given the different and apparently conflicting interests involved. It would be hard for a food co-op, for instance, to provide both the cheapest groceries possible to its consumer members and the highest wages possible to its … Diversity of Perspectives Benefits Multi-Stakeholder Co-ops
By Hazel Corcoran Staff Retreats/Free Virtual Conference/Member Supports/ Federal Lobby Campaign/Co-operative Colloquium at Dalhousie Law School As we move into fall, I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing summer. A highlight for CWCF staff was our retreat in Ottawa in late July, which gave most of us the chance to connect in person … Report from the Executive Director – September 2024
The Director of Strategic Initiatives will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Association. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this individual will lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives designed to drive growth, enhance community connection, and maximize high-impact outcomes using the co-operative framework that benefits all … Saskatchewan Co-operative Association – Director of Strategic Initiatives
VREC Solar is an employee owned business. All employees are offered the opportunity to become owners after a probationary period. That means you share in the decision making and profits from the business. Join us, we offer you a chance to learn, to develop and to be part of an exciting experience and team. We … VREC Solar
CMC is looking for a motivated and Manager, External Affairs to join its team. The person will work under the supervision of the Senior Director, External Affairs to plan and execute the government relations strategy. The person will also be involved in establishing or strengthen relationships with the Government of Canada, the Canadian co-operative and … Manager of External Affairs: CMC
CWCF is seeking nominations for its board of directors. Serving on the CWCF Board is a great opportunity to help guide the worker co-op movement in the country and for networking with other worker co-operators. To be eligible to run, you must be a worker-member of a CWCF Regular Member (worker co-op or multi-stakeholder co-op … Call for CWCF Board Nominations
CoopZone’s Co-op Enterprise Developer Training Program is a one-of-a-kind modular series designed and delivered by a diverse group of experienced co-op developers from across Canada.Here are some comments from our most recent graduates: “CoopZone instructors are great, and the mentoring system gave me the chance to have hours of one-on-one time with an expert in … CoopZone Co-op Enterprise Developer Training Program