Job Posting: Project Coordinator/Research Assistant

Circular Innovation; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Circular Innovation is seeking a Project Coordinator/Research Assistant in Regina, SK, to aid in a food waste diversion pilot program. This hybrid role involves project coordination and research, contributing to innovative solutions for food waste management. Ideal candidates will have a G license and vehicle access, and should apply by May 21st, 2025.

Qualifications

• G license and access to a vehicle required.
• Experience in project coordination and research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in executing a food waste diversion pilot program.
• Assist in research efforts to improve food waste management practices.

Skills

Project Coordination

Research

Collaboration

Job description

Job Posting: Project Coordinator/Research Assistant

Project Coordinator/Research Assistant

Location: Regina, Saskatchewan.This position ishybrid. The successful applicant must be based in Regina, Saskatchewan, or within 30 minutes of the city, have a G license and access to a vehicle.

Preferred start date: June 2nd, 2025.
Salary: $24/hour; (Mileage $0.67/km).

About Circular Innovation Council

Circular Innovation Council (CIC) – originally established as Recycling Council of Ontario in 1978 – believes solutions for greater resource efficiency and environmental protection is to advance the circular economy. We are inclusive and collaborative among supply and value chains; and seek to advance circular business models, products, services, research, and policy that deliver redefined values to equate social, environmental, and economic benefit.

We’re an interdisciplinary team that values collaboration, curiosity, and passion for change, fostering a supportive environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation, knowledge-sharing, and the creation of practical, impactful solutions.

About the Project

As part of an expansion on CIC’s current food waste diversion pilot projects, Circular Innovation Council is partnering with the City of Regina undertake an innovative pilot program to test the feasibility of a region-based food waste diversion service model for the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional sector (ICI) to further improve businesses’ and multi-family properties’ diversion of surplus edible food and organic materials from the landfill, and re-purpose them for a higher value. Through this initiative, pilot participants can:

• Donate surplus edible food through a network of food rescue organization
• Access affordable, shared organics collection services within the pilot region
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with organic waste disposal
• Access resources and training for businesses and multi-family tenants to improve food waste diversion practices

This program uses a collective financial model, ensuring more equitable cost-sharing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) participating in food rescue and organics collection services. Additionally, multi-family properties will engage in a behaviour change intervention, co-designed and implemented by the Circular Innovation Council, to promote tenant participation in organic waste diversion. The City of Regina is utilizing this pilot to explore practical solutions for businesses and multi-family properties as they prepare for the 2026 by-law mandating organic waste diversion in the ICI sector.

About the Role

This dynamic role combines project coordination and research, offering an opportunity to work both behind-the-scenes and on-the-ground to support CIC’s Project Manager in the execution of an innovative food waste diversion pilot program. As part of CIC’s project team, you will support the successful implementation and delivery of a circular food waste diversion pilot and related research efforts in Regina, SK, helping to drive meaningful change in the way we manage food waste in Canada.

To apply: Email your Cover Letter and Resume to [e-mail] by May 21st, 2025 with subject title ‘Application: Project Coordinator/Research Assistant’.

We offer collaborative opportunity and inspiration to redefine value in communities across Canada through showcase opportunities and putting circular economy concepts into action.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations and we humbly extend my respect to Indigenous individuals, communities and Elders, past and present, as the traditional custodians of this land.

Circular Innovation Council is a registered charity.
Charity Registration Number: 119112118 RR 0001