The Home and Building Solutions (HABS) industry is dynamic, allowing employees to develop a wide range of skills. From business insight and financial acumen to building materials and construction best practices, there is no shortage of information one can learn. This appealed to Nicole Darling and has continued to bring her back to HABS throughout her career.
Nicole began her career with Co-op as a gas attendant at the Saskatoon Co-operative Association Ltd. Westview gas bar in 1989. After spending 11 months in the role, Nicole transitioned to a cashier position at the home centre in a move that would significantly impact her career trajectory. Over the next few years, Nicole would move between roles on the Food, HABS, and Fuel teams at Saskatoon Co-op. Her passion for HABS eventually brought her to FCL, where she progressed through a series of more senior positions on the HABS team.
Today, Nicole is the Vice-President of Consumer Operations at Discovery Co-operative Ltd. and HABS Division Manager at Delta Co-op. The support she has received from the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) helped prepare her for her current leadership positions.
“The CRS has facilitated my development significantly,” explained Nicole. “Initially, it provided opportunities to explore various roles across diverse commodities, aiding me in discovering my genuine passion. Through all of these positions, in-house training, and later tuition assistance, the CRS has helped me realize my career goals.”
If you are interested in a position with our HABS team, we invite you to check out our current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/3yUtARz
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