Supervisor, Stewardship Field Services (BDL)

The Beer Store; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Flexible health benefits

Pension plan

Assistance program

Recognition programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Casual dress code

Job summary

The Beer Store in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Supervisor, Stewardship Field Services (BDL) to lead on-site relationships with retail and return sites while ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient operations.

This field-based role requires up to 80% travel, a valid driver’s license, and a track record in stakeholder management, program onboarding, and sustainability initiatives. Join a team building a modern, accessible returns network and advancing responsible packaging stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in relevant field required
• Valid G class driver’s license and access to a vehicle required
• 3-5 years related experience in field services or environmental stewardship

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail and return sites and DRS stakeholders
• Organize and facilitate ECD contract discussions, sign-ups and renewals
• Onboard and train redemption and container return locations for DRS compliance
• Promote and monitor DRS operations across locations and ensure service continuity
• Resolve third-party disputes with a solution-focused approach
• Identify and investigate new partnerships, pilots, and service delivery methods
• Represent The Beer Store at stewardship and community events
• Support policy and network expansion via planning and communications
• Monitor accessibility and consumer return behavior; respond to inquiries
• Collaborate with marketing on DRS messaging and sponsorships
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Social media content

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Environmental policy knowledge

Time management

Analytical skills

Project initiation

Sustainability interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant field

Valid G class driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Job description

Requisition ID: 1969

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 1A1

Job Type: Full-Time

Who We Are

Officially established in 1995, but with historical roots dating back to 1971, we know a thing or two about how to deliver beer. BDL is a private joint venture company owned by Labatt Breweries of Canada and Molson Coors Breweries that provides wholesale distribution of beer and the collection of returnable, refillable and recyclable beer containers within the four Western Canadian Provinces, Northwest Territories and the Yukon. Our mission is to serve our customers and communities responsibly and with integrity, striving to deliver superior distribution that is efficient and cost-effective. We’re leaders in providing a healthy and safe working environment, and a role model in environmental leadership with the goal to continuously preserve our planet!

The Role

We are currently searching for a Supervisor, Stewardship Field Services (BDL), reporting to the Director, Stewardship Strategy. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent position. This role supports Brewers Distributors Ltd. (BDL) in meeting evolving BC stewardship regulations, including network expansion, accessibility, and consumer awareness requirements. The Supervisor, Stewardship Field Services, plays a critical field‑based role responsible for maintaining strong relationships across a return network of nearly 1,200 locations in BC, ensuring effective oversight, compliance, and operational support.

The position focuses on strengthening on‑the‑ground relationships, supporting site onboarding and training, monitoring operational and compliance standards, and resolving issues that impact the customer and partner experience. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, the role contributes to the stability, accessibility, and continuous improvement of the returns network, while supporting stewardship priorities, regulatory requirements, and consumer awareness initiatives.

Location

This is a field-based role. We are open to receiving applicants from the Vancouver area (BC). Up to 80% of business travel is required, therefore a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build and maintain strong, on‑the‑ground relationships with retail and redemption sites, third‑party return sites (LCOs, Empty Container Dealers (ECDs)), municipal/regional partners, and other DRS stakeholders
• Organize and facilitate ECD contract discussions, sign‑ups, and renewals, balancing varied interests to achieve fair, collaborative, and sustainable outcomes
• Perform onboarding and provide ongoing operational support and training for redemption and container return locations to ensure consistent execution of DRS requirements
• Promote, support, and monitor DRS operations across retail and ECD locations, ensuring appropriate coverage, collection practices, and service continuity
• Resolve third‑party return site disputes arising from customer complaints, logistics issues, or processor concerns, applying a solution‑focused approach
• Identify and investigate new partnerships, pilots, and innovative service delivery methods to strengthen and evolve the empty returns network
• Represent TBS at stewardship and community events, including charitable initiatives, bottle drives, trade shows, conferences, and industry roundtables
• Support stewardship policy and network expansion initiatives by contributing to operational guidebooks, coverage assessments, implementation planning, and partner communications
• Assist in monitoring accessibility, consumer return behavior trends, and return‑site performance, and respond to internal, consumer, and third‑party inquiries related to stewardship and sustainability
• Partner with the marketing team to support DRS messaging, communications, sponsorships, and consumer awareness initiatives, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reputational integrity
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration, Public Relations/Policy, Environmental Management/Studies, Corporate Social Responsibility/Sustainability and/or related field is required
• Valid G class driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required

Experience

• 3-5 years related experience in a field services or environmental stewardship capacity

Skills

• Adept in creating and posting social media content
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience in influencing and negotiating across various stakeholder groups
• Knowledge of environmental policy; particularly in extended producer responsibility
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Critical thinking and strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects in a proactive, self-directed manner
• Strong interest in sustainability, stewardship and recycling, experience working with product stewardship is an asset

Deadline to Apply:

August 14th, 2026 @ 11:59pm EDT

Compensation

Salary range? Yup, we’ve got one: $65,900–$82,400 CAD per year. But here’s the real deal - if you’re the perfect brew of experience, skills, and personality, we’re open to exploring beyond the range. Tell us what you’re working with, and let’s pour over it together.

What We Offer

The base salary for this position will range between $65,900 and $82,400.

• incentive pay
• a flex health benefits program with no waiting period
• defined contribution pension plan with options to contribute and company matching
• employee & family assistance program
• recognition programs
• tuition reimbursement
• generous paid time off
• employee special offers
• casual dress and work environment

*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weare committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provideemployment accommodation in accordance withprovincial legislation.If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.