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A Thoughtful Leadership Transition at CWCF — Executive Director Search Is On

April 2, 2026

The Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation is currently searching for its next Executive Director. This recruitment is part of a planned leadership transition. Our current Executive Director will remain in the role for approximately six months to support onboarding and continuity as CWCF moves into its next phase. This role offers the opportunity to help shape … A Thoughtful Leadership Transition at CWCF — Executive Director Search Is On

Co-Executive Director (Co-ED)

March 13, 2026

Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation (CWCF)Full-time | Remote in Canada | Travel required Download this job posting here. Start date: Early to mid-June 2026 (goal)Salary: $91,000-$115,000, including 4-6 weeks of vacation, personal leave policy, group comprehensive benefits (majority covered by CWCF), and group retirement plan (shared contribution), remote work, and flexible schedule. A note on range placement: … Co-Executive Director (Co-ED)

Retirement from CWCF – and the Transition Plan

January 22, 2026

Dear CWCF members, allies, and friends, After 30 years as CWCF’s Executive Director and involvement from its early beginnings in 1991, I have decided to retire from CWCF at the end of 2026. It’s an emotional decision, but it also feels very right. With a new cycle of Strategic Planning beginning, it’s the right … Retirement from CWCF – and the Transition Plan

Board Member Profile: Maurice Amiri

December 9, 2025

Maurice Amiri was elected as CWCF’s Atlantic Region Director at the 2025 AGM. Maurice is a project manager and strategic lead with a background in engineering and digital innovation. He holds an engineering education that equipped him with strong analytical and technical skills, which he has applied in industrial feasibility studies, EPC project management, and … Board Member Profile: Maurice Amiri

Board Member Profile: Marty Meyer

December 9, 2025

Marty Meyer was acclaimed as CWCF’s Prairies/NWT/Nunavut Director at the 2025 AGM. Marty has been a Registered Massage Therapist in Calgary for over three decades, blending a deep passion for hands-on healing with a lifelong curiosity about how things work—whether that’s the human body, cooperative businesses, or the systems that support community well-being. Marty’s journey … Board Member Profile: Marty Meyer

Report from the Executive Director, September 2025

September 17, 2025

By Hazel Corcoran Conference/ Board Nominations, and Award Announcement Ablaze Services strategic plan revision Capital Gains tax exemption for business sales to worker co-ops Upcoming What Is a Worker Co-op? sessions As we head into the fall, CWCF is busy preparing for our 2025 Conference in Edmonton, November 18-20. We are excited to have confirmed … Report from the Executive Director, September 2025

Conference 2025 Registration Now Open

September 4, 2025

Registration is open for CWCF’s 2025 Conference, taking place in Edmonton, Alberta, November 18-20. Check out our draft program and presenter bios and read up on everything else you need to know here. Our early bird rate ends September 26, so register now for all the compelling speakers, engaging workshops, and great networking opportunities!

Technical Assistance Grants Help With Co-op Conversions

August 11, 2025

The Canadian Worker Co-op Federation (CWCF) offers technical assistance grants to worker co-ops that are, or agree to become, members of CWCF to hire a co-op developer or other professional to help with a challenge that the co-op is facing. Assistance can be sought in any area needed such as marketing, financial administration, governance, conflict … Technical Assistance Grants Help With Co-op Conversions

Request for proposals: strategic plan revision

June 25, 2025

The Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation (“CWCF”) is a national, bilingual grassroots membership organization of and for worker co-operatives, multi-stakeholder co-ops with substantial worker control, and organizations that support the growth and development of worker co-operatives. CWCF was incorporated in 1992, has approximately 65 member cooperatives and an annual budget of approximately $600,000. Activities and services … Request for proposals: strategic plan revision

CWCF’s Membership Renewal Process Explained

April 10, 2025

All CWCF members are required to pay dues annually, providing an important source of revenue that helps support the Federation’s work. Worker Co-op Members pay dues based upon the wages paid by the worker co-op to its members, employees and/or contractors, limited by both a minimum and maximum amount of dues. CWCF’s membership year matches … CWCF’s Membership Renewal Process Explained