Recycling Program Coordinator

GoodWork Environmental Jobs; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government agency in Yellowknife is seeking a Recycling Program Coordinator to manage waste reduction and recycling efforts across the Northwest Territories. Responsibilities include overseeing program operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing new initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has experience in program delivery within a northern environment. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual northern living allowance

Defined benefit pension plan

Health/dental benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in program delivery, preferably in waste management.
• Experience in a northern environment is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for field decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of various recycling programs.
• Monitor and audit compliance of depots and processing centers.
• Implement new waste prevention and recycling initiatives.

Skills

Program delivery

Operations management

Environmental compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Diploma in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Waste Reduction, Waste Management, Recycling

Position: Recycling Program Coordinator

Employer: Government of Northwest Territories

Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Job ID: 27055

Salary: $106,158 - $126,809

Closing Date: Oct 6, 2025

The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.

Job Information

The Recycling Program Coordinator (Coordinator) is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Manager, Waste Reduction and Management. The Coordinator's main responsibility is to manage the operations of the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT)'s recycling programs. The Coordinator is responsible for the operational side of the Waste Reduction and Management Section to deliver effective, efficient, transparent, accountable, and self-sustaining waste prevention, reduction, reuse, and recycling programs for residents of the Northwest Territories (NWT). The Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring compliance with the Waste Reduction and Recovery Act (WRRA) and Regulations under the WRRA, and the Terms and Conditions of licenses by monitoring and conducting inspection and audits of depots and processing centers. Working as a team, the Coordinator is also responsible for implementing new waste prevention, reduction, reuse, and recycling programs and initiatives. The Coordinator is the Department's program representative during frequent travels to all NWT communities. The incumbent must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and make field decisions to effectively deliver programs and be able to manage and work with contractors and casual employees to complete a job. The employee is appointed as an officer under the Waste Reduction and Recovery Act and provides advice and assistance to ECC regional and field staff throughout the NWT and assists ECC headquarters staff on environmental management issues as they pertain to waste prevention, reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the operations of the Beverage Container Program (BCP) to ensure that the program operates effectively, efficiently, and in a manner that is consistent with the Waste Reduction and Recovery Act, and regulations under the act and that it meets the objectives of the Waste Reduction and Management Section.
• Monitors, inspects, and audits depots and processing centers operations to ensure compliance with the Terms and Conditions of the licenses, the Beverage Container Regulations and the Waste Reduction and Recovery Act.
• Implements new waste prevention, reduction, reuse and recycling programs and initiatives under the Waste Reduction and Recovery Act.
• Maintains qualifications in professional, technical, and administrative areas by attending and/or completing seminars, meetings, formal courses, and other training as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Environmental Sciences or a relevant Degree, with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in program delivery and operation, preferably in the field of waste prevention, reduction, reuse, and recycling in a northern environment.
• Equivalencies can include:
• Master's Degree in a Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Environmental Sciences, or a relevant Degree, with at least one (1) year experience in program delivery and operation, preferably in the field of waste prevention, reduction, reuse, and recycling in a northern environment.
• Diploma in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Environmental Sciences, or a relevant Diploma, with a minimum of four (4) years' experience in program delivery and operation, preferably in the field of waste prevention, reduction, reuse, and recycling in a northern environment.
• Relevant Degrees/Diplomas can include but are not limited to Environmental Studies and Supply Chain Logistics.

Benefits

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories please visit our benefits page or NWT Tourism.

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Visit To Apply: https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/job/27055

Inquiries

Inquiries Only
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
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