By Hazel Corcoran Conference 2025 Upcoming webinars Co-op education bursaries Membership renewal process Federal election submission Montreal co-op mixer I am pleased to announce that this year’s Conference, taking place November 18-20 in Edmonton, will have the theme: Worker Co-ops Build a Better World: Democracy, Diversity, and Justice. We are currently in the process of … Report from the Executive Director, April 2025
The primary function of the Operations Manager is to supervise the operational practices of the establishment at the direction of the Board; to ensure that the highest standards are achieved and maintained in accordance with quality assurance policies of the Big Carrot. The Operations Manager has responsibilities, which include building and developing standard operating procedures … Operations Manager: The Big Carrot
CoopZone is seeking proposals from qualified freelance marketing professionals to support our communications and marketing efforts on a project basis. The selected freelancer will collaborate with our internal team to create engaging and effective content tailored to our organizational goals in the role of Freelance Marketing Coordinator. Deadline for Submission: April 14th 2025 Submit proposals … CoopZone Freelance Marketing Coordinator – Request for Proposal
By Kenzie Love As the world marked International Women’s Day this year with a theme of “For ALL Women and Girls: Equality. Rights. Empowerment,” it is clear that there is still considerable progress to be made in making this vision a reality. None of the markers around the Sustainable Development Goal (“SDG”) number five on … Co-ops’ Continued Focus on Women’s Empowerment Is Critical to Achieving the Agenda for Sustainable Development
Organic Planet Winnipeg, MB *Who we are looking for:This position would offer 2-4 shifts a week with extra shifts available as needed.Ideally we are looking for folks with an open and flexible schedule who can work 2-4 of the following shifts while picking up shifts when coverage is needed. Monday 8 to 1:30/1:30 to 7Tuesday 8 … Organic Planet Is Hiring
CWCF is pleased to welcome Dr. Lucenia Ortiz as its second Board Equity Advisor. Lucenia currently serves as Chair on the Board of Directors of the Multicultural Health Brokers (MCHB) Cooperative since 2020. From her experience as a newcomer from the Philippines in 1994, she developed a passion and commitment to work with culturally diverse … CWCF Welcomes Dr. Lucenia Ortiz as Board Equity Advisor
By Hazel Corcoran International Year of Cooperatives 2025 JEDDI Committee New Board Equity Advisor Research Project The International Year of Cooperatives 2025 is underway, coming at a pivotal moment in both the co-op sector and the wider world. The theme of “Cooperatives Build a Better World,” aims to raise awareness, promote growth, and inspire leadership … Report from the Executive Director, February 2025
By Kenzie Love Black women in Canada face significant barriers, including high levels of violence, lack of access to employment, higher education, and housing, and disproportionate rates of incarceration. Research shows that the cumulative impact of racism, discrimination, poverty and other structural and systemic inequalities profoundly impact the physical, emotional and mental health of all … Worker Co-op Development Program Empowers Black Women
By Kenzie Love Co-operativism has a rich history within the Black diaspora, one that had long been overlooked but is gaining new attention through books such as Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard’s Collective Courage. Reviewing the history of co-ops in Black communities offers important lessons for the wider co-op movement. As Gordon Nembhard notes, there have … Lessons from the Black Co-operative Movement
Technology – Victoria, British Columbia (Remote) Purpose: Reporting directly to the Senior Developer, the Intermediate Developer is responsible for contributing to the development team’s initiatives, maintaining Stocksy’s existing application, and providing guidance and mentorship for other development team members. Reports to: Senior Developer Department: Development Direct reports: 0 Location: Remote Role Type: FT Employee (or FT Dependent Contractor if residing outside … Stocksy United: Intermediate Developer