Who We Are

Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 30+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Contact Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.

The Role

We are currently searching for a Stewardship Coordinator, reporting to the Manager, Stewardship & Recycling. This is a 12-month, full-time Contract opportunity. This role supports the Stewardship team by expanding the empty returns network in Ontario during the transitional period of the Extended Industry Agreement (EIA). The primary focus will be on addressing service gaps, ensuring an efficient returns process, and enhancing the overall functionality of the network to improve customer service and operational effectiveness.

Location

Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. We offer Remote/Hybrid Flex work with visits into the office on an as-needed basis, depending on the role and function. The incumbent for this role must possess a valid driver’s license with access to transportation for travel to various sites.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead expansion of empty returns network to provide coverage assessment, communications, implementation, and support; closely coordinate with the marketing and strategy team
• Build community relationships to execute empty returns agreements and to promote returns network expansion program
• Monitor and track accessibility for consumer returns, behavior trends, and location performance primarily in Ontario and BC
• Assist with the development of annual stewardship reporting and data gathering (i.e., annual reports for Ontario and BC, corporate ESG/CDP reporting) as well as other reporting changes specific to Ontario
• Support BC stewardship program performance monitoring
• Manage daily data tracking around commodity shipments and payments.
• Perform weighing and tracking of containers to determine standard average weight
• Assist with minute-taking and admin for provincial stewardship boards in BC (BRCCC) and Alberta (ABCC)
• Assist with staff, consumer, or depot inquiries related to stewardship and/or sustainability
• Act as a liaison with the marketing team to lead stewardship messaging and key campaigns across provinces, ensuring content is current on all digital platforms, including social media and websites
• Oversee the planning and execution of special events, partnerships, and sponsorship programs (e.g., Earth Day, pilot projects) while identifying new sponsorship opportunities
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
  

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Deadline to Apply:

December 13, 2024 @ 11:59pm EST

What We Offer

Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business. We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, a health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, recognition programs, hybrid work arrangement, summer hours, employee special offers, and a 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.