OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager, Common Collection System, the Specialist, Common Collection Services - Southern Alberta is responsible to support the activities related to recycling operations of the regulated program as per regulatory requirements under Alberta Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation 194/2022 for Single-Use Products, Packaging and Paper Products (PPP). The Specialist’ primary focus will be to ensure the operational contracts, policies and practices established by Circular Materials (CM) are clearly communicated, understood, and followed in the field and managed with best practices administratively. This will result in greater overall efficiency and effectiveness and lead to increased collection and diversion of PPP materials. The Specialist will be a day-to-day CM representative to collection and post-collection partners in Alberta.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Manager(s), Common Collection System in contract development, collection of information, and contract management; including making contract value and type assessments, securing contracts; including making assessments on contract value and type, and working with internal teams to manage the procurement process.

• Maintain system data and case management files; including preparing accurate, timely and data driven reports as required.

• With the Manager, Common Collection System, develop a program to monitor and track operations across Alberta including site visit schedules and inspections, data tracking, contamination tracking and abatement plans, site usage and volumes for rationalization purposes and feedback for Communications and Marketing.

• Actively engage with and monitor contracts with communities and service providers; including identifying risks and anticipating and resolving issues.

• Provide in-field training and support for service providers on established CM policies and practices based on Alberta regulatory compliance.

• Facilitate efficiency changes to municipal operations that support Circular Materials strategic and operational plans by providing support to municipal service providers.

• Escalate any issues from discussions with various stakeholder groups, including Communities and Contractors, and other industry related associations to the Manager, Common Collection System as needed.

• Support the on-going addition of single family and multi-family dwellings with field visits and spot checks as identified by the Alberta Management Team.

• Attend and/or support site and material audits to support the Material Quality team.

• Working with service providers, oversee, lead and/or participate in (as appropriate) activities such as bale audits and waste composition studies that aim to improve the performance of Circular Materials waste diversion activities.

• Collaborate with the National Operations team on areas of continuous improvement.

• Other duties as may be required from time-to-time, including attendance at events, and third-party meetings as necessary.

• Supervise and support special projects as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Post-secondary education related to environmental studies, business/program administration, engineering, or related discipline, and/or related experience.

Experience

• 2- 5 years’ experience in operations of recycling programs, waste management, regulatory, or related roles.
• Experience working with contracts, by-laws, policies and procedures.
• Experience with data gathering, inputting, and reporting.
• Continuing education and professional development in communications, data management, or project management is an asset.
• Direct experience or knowledge of PPP recycling programs, stewardship programs, or a related field is beneficial.

Knowledge**/Competencies/Skills**

• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment where change, growth and innovation are a constant.

• Experience working in a complex, multi-faceted environment with several competing priorities.

• Ability to conduct detailed analysis and provide summaries and recommendations.

• Knowledge of waste management, materials management, logistics or related operational business activities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Visio, and Jira.

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, problem solving, planning, and execution skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills which can build relationships with communities, internal CM teams and at all levels in the CM organizational structure.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively create and implement project plans.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Hours

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a home office environment.

• This role requires field work. As a result, there will be some variability in scheduling to accommodate operational needs.

• This role may require coordinating and meeting with internal and external stakeholders in multiple Canadian time zones.

• Extra or flexible hours may be required on occasion.

Remote and/or Field Work

• Remote and Field Work is required.

• Remote working environment with the ability to travel throughout Southern Alberta as needed.

Travel

• Requires travel within Alberta to meet with collection, transportation and processing partners and conduct site inspections.

• A valid driver’s license is required.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Expected Compensation:

• An annual base salary in the range of $60,000 to $80,000

The salary range listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects a potential base salary range for this role. The actual salary offered will be determined within the range, and will depend on factors, such as the candidate’s unique qualifications, relevant experience, work location and expected contributions.

Job Vacancy Reason

This position is a current vacancy.

Artificial Intelligence

• AI is not used during our hiring processes.

Applicant and Interviewee Communication

• We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.

• Applicants who have been interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview.

Record Retention

• Job posting records and associated application forms will be retained for at least three years.

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers, Circular Materials develops, implements, and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain.

Our full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.

Together, we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected, recycled, and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada, we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy, benefiting both people and the environment.

Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, seeking team members with a diversity of thought, skills, experiences, culture, and ethnicity to help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organization operating across Canada, our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:

• 51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.

• 53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.

• 97% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.

• 95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our programs. We acknowledge that Circular Materials operates on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in the workplace and beyond.

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes, upon contacting humanresources@circularmaterials.ca. This email is only used for accommodation requests.