Be Part of the Climate Solution
We work on the frontlines of climate change everyday as we look for ways to reduce our impact on the planet. Waste reduction is just as important as clean energy.
Work Culture
We care about the links between waste creation (from extraction to manufacture to disposal) and its impacts on human health and our planet’s ecology.
We are part of a wide ranging movement to move to a circular economy and create a more just and sustainable world.
We are inclusive and accepting, committed and passionate, and we’d love to hear from you!
Four Reasons to work in Waste Management and Reduction
Waste management and reduction may be behind the scenes, but it plays an increasingly important role in our everyday lives.
Growing Field
Recycling and reuse create at least 9 times more jobs than landfills and incinerators, and opportunities in waste management continue to grow.
Make a Difference
Any position in waste reduction can make a difference in your local community – whether it’s sorting recycling, writing a solid waste management plan, repairing bicycles, or educating the public.
Variety
There are a variety of positions from entry-level to senior management, and employers include a range of governments, businesses, and non-profit societies. Positions call for a range of skills, and there are countless ways to start your career in this field.
Job Openings
You can find job opportunities at RCBC and at our member organizations in one convenient place – check out the job posts below!
Senior Program Manager
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Full Time | Contract | Share Reuse Repair Initiative
Overview
The Share Reuse Repair Initiative (SRRI) is a small and growing project on MakeWay’s Shared Platform, seeking a Senior Program Manager to support and manage our cutting-edge programs focused on creating a just and green circular economy emphasizing sharing, reuse and repair.
For a complete list of requirements and additional information about this position, see the full posting below.
Posting closes March 1, 2023.
Job Description
The Senior Program manager serves a leadership role in the evolution of SRRI programs. This includes the planning, management, execution, and evaluation of existing programs and collaborating in the development and scaling of emergent programs. They will work directly with, and report to, the Project Director together with a small team of staff and contractors. Over the next year, the Senior Program Manager will have a primary role managing and delivering SRRI’s Just Circular Recovery and Transition Program, as well as scaling our SHIFTing Consumer Behaviour Program.
What they are looking for:
- Leadership and passion: Self-motivated leader who is energetic and passionate about our mission to create a just and green circular economy
- Organized and adaptable: able to plan, manage and prioritize projects, juggle conflicting priorities, and meet deadlines, all while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
- Relationship builder: An ability to establish and maintain connections with people with diverse
backgrounds from business, government, nonprofit and community. - Strong communicator: You demonstrate open communication, active listening, and can translate
complex information into clear and simple language. - Collaborator: You work well with others to achieve shared objectives, balancing autonomy, and collaboration in a small and dynamic organization.
- Action Oriented and Entrepreneurial: You proactively move projects forward while seeking and accepting direction from others; you thrive in a small, growing \ organization and have the drive and initiative to contribute to its growth.