Program Coordinator

Cleanfarms is a not-for-profit industry stewardship organization committed to environmental responsibility through the proper management of agricultural waste. Our programs manage agricultural plastic and other inorganic waste from farms across Canada and have earned a reputation of excellence around the world.

Farmers are among the most environmentally conscious people. Their livelihood depends on the health of the land and the natural environment. Cleanfarms offers programs to help farmers responsibly manage the waste products they generate on the farm. We work together with farmers to create a safe, healthy and sustainable environment.

The success of our programs over the last two decades highlights the commitment of farmers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, municipalities and provinces to agricultural environmental responsibility.

In Manitoba, Cleanfarms operates a suite of collection programs to collect and recycle agricultural plastics and packaging – a grain bag and twine collection program through municipal collection sites, an empty pesticide and fertilizer container, drum and tote, and seed, pesticide and inoculant (SPI) bag collection program through agricultural retail collection sites, and an on-going pilot program to collect bale wrap and silage film. These programs will continue to expand and develop in the coming years. Cleanfarms also operates a collection program for old and unwanted pesticide and livestock medication products every three years in Manitoba.

Cleanfarms is currently looking for a self-motivated Manitoba based individual to fill a role as a provincial Program Coordinator for Manitoba. Reporting directly to the Western Region Director, providing direct support to the Sustainability and Performance Manager and the Logistics and Materials Specialist and working closely with the Western Region Program Advisors, this position will be integral in the operation of the developed and developing EPR programs in Manitoba. It will be primarily an operations and logistics-focused position but will also include organizing and conducting meetings of stakeholders and other vested parties. In general, the individual will be responsible for operating the Manitoba programs in a way that achieves the overall objectives of the programs including increasing recovery rates and meeting the provincial regulatory obligations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manitoba Grain Bag and Twine Program (40% of time)

• Contributing to regular progress reports for the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
• Recruiting, establishing and communicating regularly with collection sites and collection contractors
• Liaising with local authorities, municipalities, and farmers
• Organizing, tracking and reporting material recycling shipments
• Managing the quality assurance/quality control for the program

Container Management and SPI program duties (40% of time):

• Supporting collection sites in Manitoba (retailers and municipalities) on matters related to the collection programs
• Meeting with relevant stakeholders to promote and improve the program
• Working and communicating with collection contractors
• Sampling and inspection of collected materials (as necessary)
• Supporting the Sustainability and Performance Manager in conducting and maintaining the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) program related to the Container/SPI bag Management Programs, including annual rinse rate and non-program material studies across western Canada

Obsolete collection program duties (10% of time, once every 3 years):

• Assisting the Obsolete Program Coordinator in the development and operation of the Manitoba obsolete collection program (as necessary) including:
• Selection and set up of sites
• Communications and distribution of P&E tools
• Assisting with on-site logistics during collection weeks

Other duties (as assigned; ~10% of time):

• Presentations at industry conferences and stakeholder meetings across the province
• Booth management and attendance at trade shows and conferences
• Assist Director of Member and Stakeholder Relations with Manitoba-specific member recruitment
• Representation and active participation in meetings, at functions and on working groups as needs arise
• Help and support other western provinces as necessary.

Education, Experience and Key Competencies:

• Successful completion of post-secondary education in a field of study related to agricultural, waste management and recycling, or logistics industries.
• ·A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in agriculture, waste management and recycling, or logistics (or suitable combination of education and experience).
• Strong understanding of agriculture processes and technologies or Extended Producer Responsibility concepts (both would be an asset)
• Able to demonstrate competence in conducting field work through prior experience. 
• Enjoys being a key part of a team, but able to work independently and solve problems when needed. Comfortable with fully remote work.
• Demonstrated strong self-motivation, and initiative, combined with the assertiveness required to meet goals on time, on budget and to the required standard.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry requiring compliance with regulations (TDG, provincial waste regulation, federal environmental regulation).
• Exceptional customer service skills, interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Competent, comfortable and experienced in public speaking.
• Confident navigating modern software platforms and online workspaces (project management, CRM, communication tools, etc.)
• Possesses a personal vehicle available to be used for work, a driver’s license in good standing and can be fully insured to drive a vehicle for work purposes.
• Based in Manitoba
• Able to travel regularly throughout Manitoba as needed for work and occasional travel out of province.

Cleanfarms will equip a home office for the successful candidate or provide office space as required. Cleanfarms provides a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

This position is offered as a full-time, permanent position with a 3-month probationary period.

Interested applicants please forward your resume and cover letter to The cover letter should outline why you are a good fit for this role along with salary expectations. Only submissions from candidates who complete the application as requested will be considered. We appreciate all expressed interest in this position, however, only the candidates selected for interview will be contacted.