Help Wanted / Le Babillard de l’assistance recherchée

Casa Housing Services Inc. is looking for a Business Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing cooperative housing property management, coordination & bookkeeping business.

The Canadian Co-operative Association is seeking a qualified consultant to undertake an evaluation of CCA's Women's Mentorship Program.

Where: Home based with travel to Ottawa and one trip overseas

SEED Winnipeg is looking to find a Business Counsellor. For more information on the position, download the attachment below.

Le Réseau de la coopération du travail du Québec est à la recherche d’un(e) conseiller (ère) en gestion et développement coopératif pour travailler auprès de coopératives gérées par les salariés.

Program Coordinator – Manitoba Micro Loan Program for Skilled Immigrants

Supporting Employment and Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (SEED) is a community economic
development organization. We operate programs that help low-income individuals and groups start or expand

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Board of Directors and the Executive Coordinator, between

meetings of the Board, the role of the Operations Manager is to coordinate the various

activities identified in the RIPESS work plan, to ensure fluid communications in three

Supporting Employment and Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (SEED) is a community economic development organization. We operate programs that help low-income individuals and groups to start or expand existing businesses, and assist participants to save for, and invest in, personal assets.

SEED is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to provide reception services and maintain efficient office systems to enhance and increase the effectiveness of the staff and organization.

The Alberta Community and Co-operative Association Is Looking for You!
 
Interested in working for an organization trying to make a difference in Alberta Communities? If you enjoy a fast paced work environment and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, if you are willing to learn and accept new challenges, we want you!
 
The Alberta Community and Cooperative Association (ACCA), www.acca.coop is currently seeking a part time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant.
 
The successful candidate will be supporting a dynamic team committed to supporting many existing cooperative as well as like-minded organizations in the Province of Alberta. This position will also be supporting the development of a range of new cooperatives that will meet some of Alberta's more pressing challenges.
 
Responsibilities will include general administration and reception, logistics for meetings and events, database maintenance, mail outs and general offices duties. Some travel will be required to support various events and meetings throughout the province.
 
Submit resumes to Cindy Dixon, Manager of Administration, Alberta Community and Co-operative Association (ACCA), e-mail cdixon@acca.coop  #202, 5013 - 48 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1L8. Deadline for applications is Monday, March 26, 2012. We would like to thank those submitting resumes for your interest however, only applicants who will be granted an interview will be contacted.

The Coop la Maison verte is seeking a motivated and experienced individual for the position of Marketing Coordinator.

The Coop la Maison verte is a community-based co-operative that offers ecological solutions for the home as well as resources for responsible consumption. It is the first environmental solidarity co-op in Canada. We operate a friendly store and café in the Montréal borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG). Founded in 1999, today we are over 9,000 members strong and offer more than 1,000 ecological, organic and fair trade products.

The Marketing Coordinator oversees the marketing of all inventory items and supports the Store Coordinator in ensuring the proper functioning of the store and café. S/he is also responsible for the implementation of an annual marketing plan.

The Marketing Coordinator collaborates with the other coordinators through the Coordinator Committee (CC) to ensure seamless operations of the store and the harmonization of marketing, purchasing, HR, financial and administrative activities (see annexed CC description).

The Marketing Coordinator is expected to participate in the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes providing professional, courteous and speedy service to Coop customers, explaining membership to potential members, serving coffee and working at the cash register. All Coordinators also mentor staff who express interest in additional tasks and encourage them to participate more in the organization of work.

Reporting to the Board of Directors and Coordinators Committee, the Marketing Coordinator is responsible for following:

Communications and Public Relations:
- Producing the Coop newsletter on a regular basis;
- Reviewing format on regular basis to ensure that reach is optimized
increase the activity level of Coop websites and social media sites;
- Organizing internal events and participating in external events that attract current and new members;
- Promoting the Coop in the community and reaching out to others to grow our member base and visibility;
- Acting as contact person for media & public relations;
- Maintaining and updating product support materials, such as presentations and binders.

Marketing:
- Overseeing all product placement for marketing and theft prevention;
- Ensuring cleanliness of store and the inventory;
- Developing and implementing the Coop marketing plan (use of communication tools including, but not limited to, the Coop website and bulletin, social networking sites, as well as traditional print and television media);
- Populating and curating the online store, website & managing online sales.

Sales:
- Developing and growing clientele for the online store & bulletin ad space;
- Promoting the cooperative's products and services to enterprises
- Exploring other avenues for Coop development & sales;
- Contributing to the selection of new products and elimination of under-performing products.
- Collaborating with Co-op Coordinators to increase store traffic and hit sales objectives

Customer Relations:
- Serving customers of the store via phone, emails (primarily responsible for info@cooplamaisonverte.com emails and boutique@cooplamaisonverte.com), and at the cash;
- Directing staff to maintain best customer service practices.

Coordinators Committee:
- Participating in weekly CC meetings to determine short- and long-term goals and priorities as well as special projects.

Required Job Qualifications
- A post-secondary degree in Sales, Marketing, Communications or Business Administration or the equivalent number of years of job experience in a relevant field;
- Fluency in both written and spoken English and French.

Additional qualifications include:
- Knowledge of marketing strategies and customer relationship management;
- Excellent customer service, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Demonstrated IT abilities with word processing, graphic design and Internet software (website upkeep, social media strategies, etc.);
- Ability to work well independently and as a team member.

Experience conducting community outreach and workshop facilitation and knowledge of Cooperatives are not required but complement the above qualifications.

Work schedule and salary
32 hours/week (1 year contract with possibility of renewal) with the equivalent of 4 weeks vacation. Starting salary $14.50/hr

Interested candidates should forward their résumé and cover letter to Kurt (kurt@cooplamaionverte.com) by March 21st 2012.

CCA is recruiting credit union professionals to volunteer for our
Credit Union Management Coaching Program. 
 
WHERE: MONGOLIA
WHEN: (approx) September 4 - 24, 2012
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION: $2000
 APPLICATION PROCESS:  Visit our website for an application.  Deadline: March 23, 2012  
 
*This is a voluntary assignment. Domestic and international airfare, ground transport, visa, travel insurance, out of country accommodation, and a meal/incidental allowance will be covered by CCA.  For more information contact Volunteer Co-ordinator, Sarah.Feldberg@coopscanada.coop.  

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

(BILINGUAL) MANAGER OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Manager of Government Relations is responsible for managing an effective federal government relations program on behalf of CCA and its members. The Manager of Government Relations is also responsible for relationship building with federal government and media.

Supporting Employment and Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (SEED) is a community economic development organization. We operate programs that help low-income individuals and groups start or expand existing businesses, and assist participants to save for and invest in personal assets.

SEED is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to provide administrative support to its Business Development Services program. The successful candidate will possess related education, a minimum of 1 year experience, strong written and oral communication skills, exceptional time management abilities, and will demonstrate sound interpersonal skills and judgment in a fast paced environment. Excellent computer and organizational skills are essential. The ability to work as part of a team in a non-profit environment is required. Fluency in a language other than English is an asset.

Community Health Services (Regina) Association Ltd. (CHSA) The Regina Community Clinic