Our planet needs our help to ensure that the products we use everyday stay out of our waterways, ecosystems, and landfills. That’s where Product Care comes in. For over 30 years, we’ve worked with manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to take responsibility for the life cycle of their products. From lighting to paint, hazardous special products to alarms – we develop and manage sustainable recycling programs across Canada. As the creator of one of the first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs in North America, joining the Product Care team is your opportunity to join an industry-leading team working to deliver great environmental outcomes for our communities. Please visit http://www.productcare.org to learn more about us.
About the position
Canada’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system operates at a provincial level, with regulations and program requirements varying across jurisdictions. Successfully managing these distinctions while aligning with national objectives is key to program success.
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Ontario Recycling Program Intern to join our Programs team! The Ontario Recycling Program Intern plays a key role in advancing Product Care’s Ontario programs by supporting community events, program administration and service delivery for partners. The role will report to Program Manager, Community Partnerships.
Responsibilities:
Partner Support and Administration
Research and generate leads for partner recruitment.
Support the expansion of Product Care's PaintShare program by supporting onboarding activities and delivery of assets and resources to communities.
Coordinate the mailing of program materials and signage to collection partners in accordance with established timelines and procedures.
Update and maintain partner documentation and contact information in CRM database, ensuring information accuracy and timely entry.
Update tracking spreadsheets and internal databases ensuring data accuracy, data integrity and timely entry.
Follow established policies, procedures and workflows to ensure compliant, consistent and excellent service delivery to Product Care partners.
Support special projects, as needed.
Attend site visits with staff to learn and enhance partnerships.
Community Events
Work with third parties to confirm event details and coordinate smooth execution and follow up.
Support and coordinate event promotion activities and communication with local communities (Facebook events, posters, etc.).
Identify and participate in community events to raise awareness of recycling programs, as needed.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned from time to time, based on organizational needs.
What you bring
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experience, and qualifications:
Currently pursuing post-secondary education in business, administration, regulatory affairs, environmental studies or a related field.
Tech-savvy and quick to adapt to new tools and technologies.
Comfortable with proactive outreach, including cold calling and follow-ups, to build and maintain strong relationships.
Goal-oriented and self-disciplined, with a proven ability to meet or exceed monthly and quarterly targets.
Ability to follow structured workflows and processes while maintaining attention to detail and accurate documentation.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced constantly evolving environment with a complex changing regulatory landscape.
Effective communications skills, with the ability to listen, persuade and collaboratively give feedback.
Analytical thinking with very good problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Takes initiative, strong work ethic, can execute and gets things done.
Don’t have every single qualification?
We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Product Care Recycling, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you just may be the right candidate.
What we offer
Product Care offers a competitive annual salary based on experience.
Paid annual vacation and paid Personal Days Off (PDO).
A dynamic, team-based work environment.
Friendly and fun team environment with company celebrations and social events.
The satisfaction of making a positive difference for the environment.
A hybrid working model.
Product Care, as a tradition, offers paid time off between Christmas and New Year.
Please upload your resume and cover letter as one file, if possible.
The job posting will remain open until filled. We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is open to those legally able to work in Canada.
Product Care Recycling is committed to employment equity and to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve across Canada.
We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, people of all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at careers@productcare.org.
