Nature of Business

Weyburn Co-op is a member owned company that prides itself in providing a wide variety of product and services to Weyburn and the surrounding area. Their range of products includes a full line of petroleum products including a touchless carwash, gas bars, lumber, hardware, floor coverings, sporting gear, ladies fashions, pharmaceuticals and full line of food products.

Weyburn Co-op has expanded over the years and now operates from 5 different locations within the city. As they expand, so does their workforce.

Year Established

1929

Number of Employees

145

Benefits of working for company

Weyburn Co-op not only provides excellent wage and complete benefit packages it also provides their staff with opportunities to take additional training and career development. They strive to provide a safe, positive work environment and to attract and retain the best people to serve their customers.

Their benefits package includes extended health, dental, life insurance, income guarantee insurance, company pension, plus an excellent staff discount package.

Types of Jobs/Work

Jobs that range from entry level to management with opportunity for advancement with the retail and wholesale sector include:
- cashiers

- clerks

- meat cutters

- bakers

- gas pump attendants

- truck drivers

- office clerks

- controller - accountants

- pharmacists

- janitorial

- management positions

Additional Information

Employee Testimonials:

Tom Morgan, Weyburn Co-op Controller, says that the Co-op system gave him the opportunity to pursue a career in the accounting field. This was made possible by his utilizing the excellent training program and support system that the Co-op retail system provides.

Dianne Fahlman, Pharmacist/Pharmacy Manager, says that Weyburn Co-op is a customer service oriented business that gives a lot back to the community. It also offers it's employees a friendly working environment, great benefit package and the opportunity for career advancement.

Dean Lund, Petroleum Manager, says that wages are very fair for this industry. He also says that the petroleum staff appreciate the opportunity to work flexible hours, to work hours between three different locations giving them some variety in their jobs. They also appreciate having the ability to advance themselves in the petroleum industry if they so desire.

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