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.

Applications close June 14, 2024. Download an application form below.

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!