Pembina West Co-op is invested in the long-term sustainability of our community. This is why we are committed to supporting and developing our future leaders.

Pembina West Co-op Scholarship Fund

Pembina West Co-op awards two $1,000 scholarships each year to grade 12 graduates in our local communities. Scholarships are awarded to students who embody Pembina West Co-op’s values of community, integrity, and respect. 

Applicants must submit:

• A completed application form
• Two letters of reference from educators or community leaders who are not family members
• A one to two page essay describing their community involvement and future goals

Preference is given to students with a connection to the Co-op; whether through employment or membership. Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time post secondary program leading to a certificate, diploma or degree at an accredited college or university in Canada.

The application period for students graduating in 2023 has now closed. We thank all applicants for your submissions.

Youth Employment Initiative

Pembina West Co-op is also proud to provide a scholarship program to our young team members through the Youth Employment Initiative. 

Students working at Pembina West Co-op earn $0.50/hour worked banked into a scholarship that can be redeemed once registered in a post-secondary program. This program is available to students from grade 10 through 12 working a minimum of 520 hours per year from September to August. Students must be employed by Pembina West Co-op in their graduating year. Funds can be redeemed within one academic year following graduation. Proof of enrollment in a full-time post secondary program leading to a certificate, diploma or degree at an accredited college or university in Canada must be provided.

Contact our Human Resources department for more information about the Youth Employment Initiative.

A Unique Opportunity for Career Advancement

Pembina West Co-op is a member of a network of over 160 local co-operative associations known as the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS). Career advancement opportunities are available not only within Pembina West Co-op, but across the entire CRS network. 

Co-op career stories are quite unique in comparison to other businesses. Most senior managers have worked their way up from entry level positions through the Co-op system to achieve their career successes. 

There is no limit to your potential in the Co-op sytem!