Manager, Marketing and Communications, Western Canada
Location: Hybrid (North Vancouver, Saskatoon, or remote across BC or SK)
Reports to: Director, Marketing and Communications
Who We Are
Recycle BC and SK Recycles are not-for-profit organizations managing residential packaging and paper recycling programs in British Columbia and Saskatchewan under extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations.
Recycle BC serves over two million households across 195+ communities in BC, partnering with local governments, First Nations, and private operators to collect and manage more than 200,000 tonnes of material annually. Funded by the businesses that supply packaging and paper to BC residents, Recycle BC shifts recycling costs away from homeowners and toward producers.
SK Recycles supports Saskatchewan businesses in meeting regulatory obligations for residential packaging and paper recycling. The organization partners with local governments, Indigenous communities, and industry stakeholders to ensure materials are collected, sorted, and responsibly recycled. Through education and support, SK Recycles works to increase awareness and improve recycling accessibility across the province.
We are guided by the principles of extended producer responsibility (EPR), which holds businesses accountable for the lifecycle of the materials they supply. EPR helps:
• Improve recycling rates
• Drive investment in recycling infrastructure
• Enhance system efficiency and material recovery
• Promote circular economy practices
What We Care About
We are a mission-driven organization that values innovation, trust, service, knowledge, and integrity. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, builds strong relationships, and takes initiative to deliver results.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Communications, the Manager, Marketing and Communications plays a pivotal role in advancing public awareness, operational alignment and community outreach for Recycle BC and SK Recycles. This position leads the development and delivery of operational communications, including program updates, service transitions to Recycle BC and SK Recycles, new organizational initiatives and the production of key materials such as annual recycling guides.
The Manager provides strategic oversight of the Community Events Team, ensuring high quality engagement through well-executed, branded outreach events. They also cultivate and manage strategic partnerships and sponsorships to enhance public education efforts and build brand awareness. The Manager oversees digital and social marketing and communications. Internally, the role ensures staff are well-informed and aligned through clear and timely communications, while also collaborating with operations teams to identify service challenges and translate them into targeted communications strategies.
General Responsibilities
Operational Communications
• Develop and deliver operational communications for program updates, service transitions, and new initiatives
• Lead the full development cycle of the annual recycling guide, including internal coordination, content development, timelines, design oversight, and production
• Partner with collection teams to identify service issues and design communications strategies that address them
Sponsorships and Partnerships
• Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships and sponsorships aligned with public education and engagement goals
• Collaborate with municipalities, community groups, and environmental organizations on co-branded campaigns and joint initiatives
• Manage sponsorship terms, deliverables, and activations, ensuring brand consistency and messaging alignment
• Track engagement, metrics, and impact to evaluate partnership success
• Represent the organization in partnership discussions and planning
Internal Communications
• Create clear, timely messaging to inform staff about key updates, initiatives, and events
• Collaborate with leadership and departments to ensure communications support organizational goals and reflect company values
Community Events Team
• Provide strategic direction to the BC-based Community Events Team, ensuring outreach activities align with program goals and engage diverse communities
• Oversee the creation and production of event materials (e.g. signage, flyers, promotional items)
• Monitor event outcomes and feedback to improve future engagement strategies
• Explore and support the planning of a Community Events Team in Saskatchewan
Additional Marketing and Communications
• Provide organizational marketing and communications support as needed
• Liaise with agencies and suppliers for development of program materials
• Support awareness and engagement campaigns
Qualifications
• Graduate or post-secondary education in communications, marketing, public relations and/or related experience.
• 5+ years of communications and marketing related experience.
• Experience managing or leading individuals or teams is an asset.
• Some exposure to environmental issues would be an asset.
• Former roles that required developing public education materials, managing sponsorships and/or partnerships and community event planning and execution is an asset.
• Experience working in or with local governments or environmental organizations is considered an asset.
Desirable Skills and Attributes
• Agency experience is considered a strong asset
• Highly efficient and organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and get things done with precision.
• Strong time management skills, able to juggle multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Energetic, lively, and creative. You are excited to bring on new ideas.
• Experience managing or coaching individuals or small teams would be an asset.
• A portfolio of work that demonstrates strong writing, content strategy, and public engagement execution.
• Experience translating complex operational challenges into clear public messaging.
• Understanding of digital tools and channels (web, email, social media, SEO, analytics).
• Experience with environmental organizations or public sector work is a plus.
• Familiarity with EPR, recycling systems, or circular economy topics is a plus.
Work Environment
• Hybrid work model from North Vancouver, Saskatoon, or remotely
• Occasional out-of-province travel may be required
To apply, please submit your resume directly to: Alexandra.Bunardzic@summitsearchgroup.com
Please note only qualified individuals will be contacted.
Alexandra Bunardzic
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- Vancouver, BC
Alexandra Bunardzic
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- Vancouver, BC
