waste reduction and recycling officer

Regional District of Kitimat-StikineZero Waste CoordinatorCome for the Outdoor Adventure and Stay for the JobThe Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is pleased to announce they are searching for a permanent full-time Zero Waste Coordinator to join their dedicated team. This position offers a salary range of $76,112.40 to $87,396.40 depending on experience, a pension, and a full range of benefits.If awe-inspiring, natural scenery and breathtaking views are what you crave, then the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) is your place. This area is renowned for its world-class fishing and outdoor adventure opportunities, including a ski hill, sledding, skating, heli-skiing, an 18-hole golf course, hiking, and mountain biking trails. The area offers quality advanced education opportunities with both Coast Mountain College and the University of Northern BC satellite campus. There is also a well-developed arts and cultural community, recreation facilities and library. Terrace, where the role is located, is the regional retail and service hub for the northwestern portion of British Columbia. The opportunity for adventure is endless in any season. The Kitimat-Stikine region is the traditional homeland of the Tahltan, Nisga?a, Gitxsan, Wet?suwet?en, Heiltsuk, Tsimshian, and Haisla Nations. Spanning a geographic area of 110,000km², the RDKS is home to almost 40,000 people and includes the five incorporated municipalities of Terrace, Kitimat, Stewart, District of New Hazelton and the Village of Hazelton.Purpose StatementThe Zero Waste Coordinator ensures the contract obligations between the Regional District and the various stewards contracted to the RD are being successfully met. In addition, the coordinator is constantly seeking outlets to engage and educate the stakeholders in the community.Direct ReportsNone.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage Contracts and Agreements with EPR Stewardships Act as point-of-contact for all EPR Stewardship organizations. Provide support to RDKS facility operators to ensure collection and management of recyclable materials follows the expectations set out in the Collection Contract and/or Agreement. Ensure collection of EPR materials from sites and delivery of required collection materials, such as pallets and program-specific containers, is efficiently coordinated. Track compensation per tonne of Stewardship materials processed through RDKS facilities to ensure taxpayers are not bearing any cost of EPR materials management.Monitoring and Manage Diversion Volumes and Trends Fulfill Provincial reporting requirements by maintaining and monitoring the per-capita diversion tracking as well as annual trends, EPR Depot diversion data. Track volumes of recyclables collected as part of the Greater Terrace Area curbside collection program and delivered to depot, compare invoices to volumes. Maintain the diversion spreadsheet for the Hazelton - Hwy 37 Area. Quantify tonnage of material diverted from landfill, cost of service, and cost-offset revenue obtained through EPR Stewardship agreements at RDKS facilities.Provide Zero-Waste education, outreach and support to RDKS residents, member municipalities, and First Nations communities Host educational events in communities across the Regional District on Zero-Waste and recycling related topics. Maintain and update various community Recycling Guides as needed. Maintain Recycle Coach app to ensure information is correct and updated. Ensure the resource is being used to its full potential. Provide stakeholder support to the IC&I sector throughout the region to optimize waste reduction objectives. Utilize provincial campaigns, such as Love Food Hate Waste, in outreach and education events.Manage Stewardship Initiatives Represent the RDKS on the BC Product Stewardship Council. Provide feedback to the Stewardship Association of BC and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (MoECCS) on Product Stewardship and Plan updates. Lobby EPR Stewardshi

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Aug 26, 2026