Advisor – Waste Management
Earth Day Canada is a registered charity that was entrusted in 1995 with organizing the Canadian celebration of Earth Day, an international environmental event. Beyond celebrating Earth Day on April 22, our mission is to support individuals, organizations, and businesses in their efforts to reduce their environmental impact.
Our organization employs 15–20 staff members based in our Montréal office and working remotely from various regions. Our team delivers ambitious, action-oriented projects focused on topics such as waste management, food waste reduction, sustainable mobility, tree planting, and more. Whether through conferences, awareness events, or on-site training, we offer a wide range of opportunities to support organizations in adopting more sustainable practices.
Earth Day Canada is currently seeking a Waste Management Advisor to join our team as part of the IGA Eco Fund program. Reporting to the Waste Management Team Manager, the selected candidate will work with IGA stores across Quebec and New Brunswick to improve their waste management practices and award the Action Reduction™ Certification based on each store’s performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Contact assigned IGA stores to support our services (pre-existing contracts);
- Assess existing waste recovery systems through on-site audits and data analysis;
- Provide recommendations to improve waste management practices and help stores meet the objectives of the Action Reduction™ Certification;
- Train IGA store employees on proper waste sorting practices and the tracking software;
- Support IGA stores in implementing weekly food donation programs;
- Award the Action Reduction™ Certification;
- Liaise with municipalities and service providers to connect IGA stores with local recycling and recovery partners;
- Enter data into the tracking software and provide ongoing support to stores using the system;
- Stay informed on current developments and best practices in waste management;
- Participate in various organizational activities, including environmental awareness events and outreach initiatives.
Approximate Breakdown of Responsibilities
- 50% – Store visits and on-site work
- 40% – Office and administrative work
- 10% – Special projects (information booths, community and green brigade events, etc.)
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience in waste management;
- Experience in customer service;
- Experience in environmental education or public outreach;
- Available and comfortable with frequent independent travel; valid driver’s licence required;
- Enjoys field work;
- Highly autonomous, proactive, energetic, personable, and resourceful;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.);
- Bilingual (French and English) is an asset.
Working Conditions
- Salary: $24–$28/hour (based on education and experience)
- Location: Remote work, with travel to our Montréal office and throughout the region for client visits
- Estimated Start Date: September 2026
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Schedule: Flexible
- Cell phone reimbursement: Up to $40/month
- Friendly, collaborative, and dynamic team
- Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity for all employees
How to Apply
Please submit your resume using the online form below.
Please name your file using the following format:
LastName_FirstName_CV.pdf
Only applications submitted in PDF format will be considered.
Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Kindly refrain from calling.
Contact us
Earth Day Canada
5818, boulevard Saint-Laurent
Montréal (Québec) H2T 1T3 Canada
Phone : (514) 728-0116
Toll free : 1 800 424-8758
Fax : (514) 303-0248
Email: hello@earthday.ca
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