Vice President, Operations

Vice President, Operations

The Organization

Multi-Material Recycling Inc. manages two leading extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs for residential packaging and paper recycling through Recycle BC and SK Recycles. A not-for-profit organization, it works in partnership with producers, local governments, Indigenous communities, private service providers, and other interested parties to deliver efficient and sustainable recycling systems across British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

Recycle BC operates within the framework of British Columbia’s Recycling Regulation to manage residential packaging and paper recycling across British Columbia, serving more than two million households, covering over 99 percent of the Province through curbside, multi-family, depot, and community collection systems in partnership with local governments, First Nations, private haulers, and other organizations. SK Recycles is a Saskatoon-based not-for-profit organization that supports businesses supplying packaging and paper and meet their obligations under Saskatchewan’s Household Packaging and Paper Stewardship Program Regulations.

The Opportunity

Based in either British Columbia or Saskatchewan, and reporting to the Executive Director, the Vice President, Operations leads the execution of the reverse supply chain for Recycle BC and SK Recycles, ensuring residential packaging and paper products are responsibly managed from the resident to approved end markets and that all operational and recycling performance targets are met within respective financial targets. The role oversees core business processes beginning with operational planning and service agreements, through the reverse supply chain collection, logistics and post-collection processes, and verification of chain of custody.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President will contribute to the Organization’s strategic direction while fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The VP will work closely with local governments, Indigenous communities, regulators, producers, and private sector partners and will lead a team of 19 operations and supply chain professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing leadership to the operations teams including collection, post-collection and logistics.
• Continuing to develop best practice frameworks to deliver against Recycle BC and SK Recycles’ EPR obligations as the packaging, EPR and recycling industries evolve.
• Meeting or exceed program targets and objectives, including:
• Achieving accessibility targets, ensuring that the residents of BC and SK have reasonable access to collection sites for all materials managed through Recycle BC and SK Recycles’ programs.
• Achieving collection, diversion and recycling targets for all materials.
• Managing within the financial operating budget and targeted cost metrics.
• Building value-added relationships with the service provider community and ensure all operation partners are working to ensure Recycle BC and SK Recycles’ producer-responsibility obligations are met.
• Continuously manage change (stakeholder expectations, business processes, regulatory requirements, marketplace shifts) in an organization where the EPR landscape continues to shift and packaging design and materials evolve at a rapid rate.
• Collaborating in the identification, prioritization, and execution of cross-functional initiatives that drive efficiency, innovation and system performance, then ensuring they are successfully implemented into ongoing operations
• Mentoring and developing a growing team of employees with diverse skills and backgrounds, many of whom are new to the recycling and EPR industry.
• Participating in establishing Recycle BC and SK Recycles’ long-term strategies and business models and related operational plans and budgets.
• Working together with other EPR programs within a national EPR landscape to share best practices, harmonize processes and standards, and collectively improve environmental outcomes and program efficiencies.

Qualifications

• 20 years of senior leadership experience in complex operations (supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or waste management).
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, multi-site operations with full financial and performance accountability.
• Strong expertise in supply chain, procurement, contract management, and operational excellence (Lean/Six Sigma).
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships across public and private sectors.
• Strong analytical, financial, and communication skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Education

The successful candidate has completed post-secondary education related to engineering, business administration or related discipline and/or a combination of other post-secondary education and years of experience in an operational setting. A graduate degree in their discipline or business administration is preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity

Multi-Material Recycling Inc. is committed to advancing a diverse workforce and developing inclusive leadership teams that are representative of the communities they serve. The Organization provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law. Multi-Material Recycling Inc. encourages diverse employees to apply for this position.

Why Join Recycle BC & SK Recycles?

This is an important opportunity to lead operations for one of North America’s most successful EPR organizations. The Vice President, Operations will play a pivotal role in advancing environmental sustainability, strengthening Canada's circular economy, and shaping the future of residential recycling systems through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

The Organization offers a competitive executive compensation package, including base salary in the range of $190,000 to $210,000, annual incentive opportunity, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility to be based in British Columbia or Saskatchewan while supporting operations across both provinces.

Multi-Material Recycling Inc. has partnered with Alexander Whitehead Executive Search on this recruitment process. A detailed position profile is available. Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to submit their resume in confidence to Timothy Lai, research Associate at Alexander Whitehead Executive Search, via email to: View email address on ca.talent.com.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The initial review of applications will begin immediately.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.