Junior Recruiter

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Junior Recruiter on a 6 month temporary basis on our People & Culture team.  

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early ‑career professional to build HR knowledge and gain exposure across multiple industries. The successful candidate will expand their knowledge in recruitment, total rewards, and collective bargaining agreements. If you’re a nimble learner and adaptable to change, we encourage you to apply!  

This position is a remote opportunity and can be based across Western Canada.  

What you’ll do: 

• Lead the recruitment process for positions across the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS). This will require creating sourcing plans, leading interviews, creating offer letters, assessing results of due diligence, and managing post hire inquiries. 
• Create equitable salary recommendations leveraging knowledge of job profiles, internal salary structure, collective bargaining agreements, and the labour market.  
• Work with team leaders to create and distribute extension letters. 
• This role requires approximately 25% travel to career events across Canada. 

Who you’ll work with: 
You will work closely with hiring managers across the CRS, collaborating often with People and Culture team members to best meet their needs. You will report into one of two Supervisors, Talent Acquisition who value collaboration, adaptability, and cohesion. You’ll be supported by a passionate team of recruiters, HR administrators, and a senior sourcing specialist, driven by a shared belief that people always come first. 

Why it matters: 
​We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development. ​ 

Who you are: 
You are looking for a career in Human Resources and Recruitment and: 

• Have 1-3 years of relevant experience in human resources. 
• Have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resources (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered). 
• Have experience providing support in client facing roles. 

What we offer: 

• Competitive salaries and short-term incentives. 
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.  
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs. 

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential. 

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by October 2, 2026. 

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLHP

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.  

Posted on September 21, 2026. 

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.