Program Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - Product Care Association

Description

Job Posting:


Program Co-ordinator

(Extended Producer Responsibility - Recycling Programs)
Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the office
Location: 2238 Yukon Street, Vancouver, BC


About The Position

The Program Coordinator is a leadership and accountability role within the Programs team, responsible for developing, enhancing, and managing the execution of one or more province-wide collection and recycling programs.

Responsibilities:


Program Coordination

• Coordinate and lead program management activities to ensure compliance with regulations, adherence to timelines, and ongoing improvement.
• Manage assigned programs with a commitment to accountability, while also being prepared to assist with tasks across various programs and departments, contributing to the broader team's success.

Program Administration

• Maintain ownership and accountability for assigned programs, while also providing support to the Programs department.
• Plan, organize and manage program(s) with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Support the coordination and operation of program collection sites.
• Prepare program reports and other documentation for internal and regulatory reporting, including analyzing program performance data.
• Ensure compliance of program, with regulatory and program plan commitments.

- ensure timely and accurate annual reporting.

• Coordinate with various departments to lead and deliver commitments and deliverables.
• Facilitate member inquiries and product classification.
• Develop and maintain a tracking system for product classification and product guides.
• Draft new program plans and program plan renewals.
• Develop and maintain policies and guidelines to support members.
• Correspondence with regulators as required.
• Provide content and information to the communication department for the creation of support materials for the programs, such as included and excluded products for the program.
• Ensure that communication materials follow specific program and jurisdictional requirements.
• Conduct product research and categorization as required.
• Respond to stakeholder (consumers, collection sites etc.) inquires in a timely fashion.
• Oversee any programrelated projects and analysis as required.
• Support in program development, including member outreach and recruitment and expanding collection networks.
• Support and provide training resources to collection sites and members.

Stakeholder Relations

• Prepare presentations with partners, attend trade shows and conferences, as required.
• Organize promotional events to promote programs.

What You Bring

• Postsecondary education in administration, regulatory affairs, economics, environmental studies, or equivalent experience.
• 12 years working with environmental programs, regulatory compliance, and regulations.

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Direct experience in stakeholder relations, waste management/EPR and stewardship would be an asset
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• Strong, professional written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Selfstarter, with a proactive approach to problemsolving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work well with a team and as an individual contributor.
• Experience with waste management logistics and reviewing transportation documentation would be an asset.
• Legally able to work in Canada full time, without restrictions.

What We Offer

• Product Care offers a competitive salary ($53,000 to $65,000 per year depending upon experience) and a comprehensive benefit, including RRSP matching program, along with a dynamic, teambased work environment and the satisfaction of knowing your efforts are making a positive difference for the environment.

Salary:

$54,202.00-$65,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- extended producer responsibility: 2 years (required)
- program administration: 2 years (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC