Position: Director Of Post-Collection
Summit Search Group has proudly partnered with Recycle BC and Multi-Material Stewardship Western (MMSW) on the search for a Director of Post-Collection. They are not-for-profit Extended Producer Responsibility organizations for residential waste packaging and paper recycling in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
Recycle BC ensures packaging and paper product is collected from households and recycling depots, sorted and recycled responsibly. Recycle BC provides recycling services either directly to communities or by working in partnership with collectors like local governments, First Nations, private companies, and other not-for-profit organizations. MMSW was established to help obligated businesses meet their requirements under the Saskatchewan Recycling Regulation, helping to share the cost to Saskatchewan municipalities of providing recycling of household waste packaging and paper to residents.
Position Overview:
As the Director, Post-Collection at MMSW, you will spearhead the reverse supply chain team’s activities in Saskatchewan. This project-based role demands effective management of multiple projects concurrently. Your responsibilities include overseeing post-collection operations, ensuring compliance with Statements of Work, implementing procurement strategies, and fostering value-generating relationships with vendors. Leading a team, you will play a pivotal role in setting the strategic foundation for MMSW’s success.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the reverse supply chain to meet program plan targets, addressing issues proactively.
- Ensure post-collection partners comply with Statements of Work and remain ready to process evolving material streams.
- Implement an efficient connection to the province-wide collection network, providing input on material flow impacting collection services.
- Design a competitive post-collection solution, review cost-saving opportunities, and stay informed on national EPR strategies.
- Develop a commodity sales strategy, maximize value, and manage post-collection partners’ performance.
- Negotiate service provider contracts, employing standards and codes of conduct for post-collection service providers.
- Direct and manage the Post-Collection team, ensuring integration with the Material Services team.
- Assist in the end-of-life validation process, manage relationships with supply chain service providers, and support data tool development.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in project-based roles, managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Leadership experience in large teams, preferably in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Expertise in presenting and working with high-level executives in global marketing teams.
- Strong understanding of social media and customer care strategies.
- Negotiation skills, experience in developing audits and playbooks, and implementing strategic guidance.
- Comfortable in a virtual work environment and ability to collaborate independently.
Education/Experience:
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
- 7-10 years’ experience in strategic procurement, waste management, or logistics contracting.
Working Conditions:
- Flexible work arrangement with travel as required.
- Periodic extended working hours during peak periods.
- Valid driver’s license required.
MMSW offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career development and advancement within their organization.
If you are a forward-thinking Director of Post-Collection looking for an exciting new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this position.
For more information on this opportunity and our client, please reach out to Jessica Willis ([email protected]) or Lindsay Arseny ([email protected])
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Jessica Willis
Job ID
City
- Estevan, SK
- Melville, Saskatchewan
- Moose Jaw, SK
- North Battleford, SK
- Prince Albert, SK
- Regina, SK
- Saskatoon, SK
- Yorkton, SK
Remuneration
Competitive Salary + Bonus + RRSP matching + benefits
Jessica Willis
Job ID
City
- Estevan, SK
- Melville, Saskatchewan
- Moose Jaw, SK
- North Battleford, SK
- Prince Albert, SK
- Regina, SK
- Saskatoon, SK
- Yorkton, SK
Remuneration
Competitive Salary + Bonus + RRSP matching + benefits 