Associate Director of Building, Ag & Energy

Cornerstone Co-op is hiring an Associate Director of Building, Ag & Energy located in either St. Paul, AB or Vermilion, AB. Housing may be available. This position will oversee the strategic leadership, financial accountability, operational excellence, business growth and people leadership in Gas Bars, Home Centres, Petroleum, and Sales teams. This full-time leadership role reports to the Director of Operations.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and execute the annual strategic plan for the Building, Ag & Energy Divisions, including Home Centres, Gas Bars, Petroleum Bulk Plants, Cardlock operations, and the Agro/Petroleum Sales team. Lead, coach, and support Managers and Team Leaders in achieving divisional and corporate objectives.

• In partnership with the Director of Operations, achieve annual sales, margin, expense, inventory, working capital, and EBITDA targets by developing and managing operating budgets, capital plans, and business strategies.

• Lead growth initiatives, including same-store sales, customer acquisition, commercial sales expansion, capital projects, acquisitions, new market opportunities, and facility development.

• Provide strategic leadership for Home Centre and Energy operations, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, exceptional customer service, and profitable merchandising.

• Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, community partners, and industry stakeholders while promoting Cornerstone Co-op's value proposition.

• Participate as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to corporate strategy, succession planning, and enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Partner with Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Asset Protection, Facilities, and Health & Safety to drive financial performance, talent development, risk management, regulatory compliance, capital planning, and operational excellence.

• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and technology adoption to improve efficiency, enhance customer experience, and support sustainable business growth.

• Lead fuel pricing strategies in partnership with FCL.

• Provide leadership and oversight for National Safety Code (NSC) compliance across the division, ensuring all commercial transportation activities meet applicable federal and provincial legislation. This includes accountability for driver qualification files, vehicle maintenance and inspections, hours of service, transportation safety practices, and continuous compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why it matters:

We need you to lead outstanding Co-op experiences.

Who you are:

• You have a minimum of 5-7 years experience in Home Centre and or Petroleum or other related commodities within a competitive, complex, and rapidly evolving environment is required.

• Experience managing multiple sites or locations is required.

• Related post-secondary education in Business or Marketing is preferred.

• You can successfully complete a pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check and credit check.

• You have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and can provide a satisfactory 5-year standard driver’s abstract.

• You can successfully complete a required pre-employment substance test.

• You’re an experienced communicator engaging with many different stakeholders in a fast-paced retail-focused environment.

• You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.

• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

Who we are:

Here at Cornerstone, we provide meaningful and rewarding careers with the ability to learn and advance. Whether you are starting your career, looking to re-enter the workforce, or looking for a new career opportunity, we welcome all applicants. We respectfully acknowledge that we do business on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional meeting grounds and gather place for our Indigenous neighbours and the homeland of the Metis. At Cornerstone, we embrace diversity and inclusion in an environment that promotes our values of Instills Trust, Collaboration and Customer Focused. Cornerstone Co-op proudly delivers outstanding customer service experiences to over 32,000 members from 23 different locations in communities (St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mannville, Dewberry, Vermilion, Wainwright & Provost). FCLHP

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package that includes:

• Industry-competitive compensation

• Full Benefits plan available for team members working 24 hours or more per week

• Company matched pension plan for eligible team members

• Team Member Discount Program

• Team Member Appreciation Incentives and Bonus Potential

• Mental Health and Wellness Support Programs

• Professional Development and Training Opportunities

• Community Volunteerism Recognition Program

If this opportunity speaks to you, email your cover letter, and resume to [email protected].
This position will remain open until filled.

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Talent and Culture.

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 780-853-6732 | Fax: 780-853-6563

Team Members interested in the above position are to inform their immediate supervisor of their intentions before they approach the contact person. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.