The Recycling Program Coordinator (Coordinator) is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Manager, Waste Reduction and Management. The Coordinator’s main responsibility is to manage the operations of the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT)’s recycling programs. The Coordinator is responsible for the operational side of the Waste Reduction and Management Section to deliver effective, efficient, transparent, accountable, and self-sustaining waste prevention, reduction, reuse, and recycling programs for residents of the Northwest Territories (NWT). The Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring compliance with the Waste Reduction and Recovery Act (WRRA) and Regulations under the WRRA, and the Terms and Conditions of licenses by monitoring and conducting inspection and audits of depots and processing centers.
Job Summary
Location: Yellowknife
Department: Environment and Climate Change
Job ID: 27055
Salary: $106,158-$126,809
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Closing Date: Oct 6, 2025
We’re excited to celebrate two additions to the team assisting with our Circular Economy Month program and policy research.
“I’m a firm believer in the power of storytelling and communications to drive meaningful change. I’m thrilled to join the CIC team and contribute to the impact of Circular Economy Month. The transition to a circular economy is, without a doubt, essential to building a stronger Canada and a healthier planet for future generations.” – Melodie Le Siege
Melodie is a bilingual communications professional with over 15 years of experience in leading creative and digital strategies that drive impact. At Concordia University, she spearheaded award-winning marketing initiatives—including the university’s milestone 50th anniversary campaign—that enhanced its reputation and supported the $350 million Campaign for Concordia: Next-Gen. Now. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Environment and Sustainable Development at the Université de Montréal, where she is deepening her understanding of critical environmental issues to help support her work on public awareness campaigns that inspire positive change.
Woongdoo has chosen to join us to for a research fellowship, covered by the Government of the Republic of Korea. During his time with us Woongdoo will serve as a Policy Researcher, informing comprehensive policy and institutional redesign across multiple ministries and sectors involved in circular economy implementation. Specifically analyzing Canadian circular economy policies and audit methodologies, developing advanced audit tools to assess policy outcomes, and examine integrated fiscal and regulatory instruments.
Circular Economy Month, our annual national education campaign begins October 1st. This year’s theme is A Stronger Community For All – focusing on how circularity can build economic resiliency, strengthen local supply chains, and make life more affordable for Canadians.
Get Involved!
Access our suite of assets that you can use to promote the campaign.
Find events near you or register your own.
How many circular actions can you take during October? Participate in the challenge on your own or with your team!
Find facts and stats about our program themes.
Follow along on social media and join the conversation all October long! Don’t forget to tag #CircularEconomyMonth
Circular Innovation Council is pleased to share the public release of our new research report prepared for Environment and Climate Change Canada: Investigating Barriers, Drivers, and Opportunities that Influence Diversion of Organic Waste in Canada’s ICI Sector.
The report explores Canada’s policy landscape relating to IC&I organics diversion and highlights key findings from municipalities and IC&I stakeholders across Canada, identifying key systemic barriers that limit organics diversion, drivers that enable action, and opportunities for policy, infrastructure, and collaborative solutions to advance ICI organics diversion in Canada. This research builds on learnings from CIC’s IC&I food waste diversion pilot programs and contributes to the national dialogue on reducing methane emissions, resource recovery, cross-sector collaboration, and practical advancement of Canada’s circular economy.
We want to say a big thank you to our new member that joined us in August 2025. Thank you for becoming a part of our fast growing membership here at Circular Innovation Council!
The City of St. John’s is Canada’s most easterly city and the capital city of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. St. John’s is a city where history and charm meet vibrant culture and natural beauty. With its brightly painted row houses, rugged coastline, and friendly spirit, St. John’s offers visitors a mix of old-world heritage and modern energy.
Circular Economy Month
October 2025
Toronto Climate Week
October 1-3
2025 Livable Cities Forum: Acting on Climate Together; Halifax, Nova Scotia
October 6-8
Food Leadership Summit; Calgary, Alberta
October 7-8
Thanksgiving Day
October 13
World Food Day
October 16
Small and Medium Enterprise Procurement Fair; Vaughan, Ontario
October 16
Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo; Toronto, Ontario
October 21-23
Recycling Council of Alberta Annual Conference; Jasper, Alberta
October 22-24
RCC’s Annual Retail Sustainability Conference; Toronto, Ontario
October 29-30
Halloween
October 31
We respectfully acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations and we humbly extend my respect to Indigenous individuals, communities and Elders, past and present, as the traditional custodians of this land.
Circular Innovation Council is a registered charity.
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