has proudly partnered with Recycle BC and Multi-Material Stewardship Western (MMSW) on the search for an Indigenous Relations Representative.

Who is MMSW?

They are not-for-profit Extended Producer Responsibility organizations for residential waste packaging and paper recycling in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.Multi Material Stewardship Western (MMSW) is a non-profit organization responsible for residential packaging and paper recycling in Saskatchewan. MMSW helps obligated businesses meet their requirements under the Waste Packaging and Paper Stewardship Regulations. MMSW member businesses include retailers, restaurants, importers, manufacturers, distributors or wholesalers and any organization that supplies packaged goods and / or paper and flyers to Saskatchewan residents. More details about MMSW can be found at .

MMSW launched its program in 2016. Since that time, businesses selling or distributing packaging and paper products have shared the responsibility with municipalities to finance the collection and recycling of household packaging and paper products (PPP).

Effective March 31, 2023, the Province of Saskatchewan implemented The Household Packaging and Paper Stewardship Program Regulations. As a result, MMSW is preparing to evolve to a full Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model that is managed by producers, meaning producers assume operational and financial responsibility for collecting and recycling household packaging and paper products. Local governments and private collection contractors will partner with MMSW for collection and MMSW will ensure material is responsibly managed and recycled. MMSW is responsible for administering this Program Plan on behalf of the producers that have chosen to be members of the MMSW program.

Making a difference together :

We are committed to respecting the culturally rich history that the land in which we operate holds with Indigenous Peoples in stewardship, care – and leadership. We value the opportunity of continued learning and shared experiences in our work of environmental stewardship and partnership with Indigenous Peoples and communities across Saskatchewan.

We make a difference through our passion, collaboration, knowledge and expertise. These are essential for our success in Saskatchewan’s recycling industry. We believe that our passion for the environment drives us to create a more sustainable future. Our collaborative approach, knowledge and expertise provide us with the foundation for effective management and recycling of packaging and paper. We know that having a deep understanding of Saskatchewan’s recycling intricacies, and the latest technologies and best practices, is crucial for creating an efficient and effective recycling program.

As recycling professionals, we are proud to support a more sustainable future in Saskatchewan. Our expertise is effective material management and promoting packaging and paper recycling across the province.

We care about our business and our people. We want to work with a self-motivated, detail-driven team player who will build great relationships with our small, dedicated team, our service partners, and our stakeholders. Our values of innovation, trust, knowledge, service, and respect should resonate with you.

We offer competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package that includes a Professional Development benefit, Personal Wellness Benefit, RRSP matching program, and medical / dental group benefit coverage. Travel expenses related to the Indigenous Relations Representative position are fully reimbursed and mileage is also reimbursed at competitive rates.

We work in a hybrid work environment that enables team members to work at MMSW office in Saskatoon or a remote work location.

Position Overview :

The Indigenous Relations Representative will play a critical role in establishing, planning, developing and implementing the Program Plan through meaningful engagement with First Nation and Métis communities and organizations throughout Saskatchewan. This is an exciting opportunity to exercise leadership, influence change at the community level and work with a passionate team.

The successful incumbent will work to identify and build important relationships with First Nation and Métis communities and organizations to gain an informed understanding of the preferred methods of engagement and associated timelines for an inclusive and dedicated engagement on communities’ respective involvement and interest in residential recycling opportunities. This has been captured in four stages :

Stage 1 will focus on building relationships with external partners and applicable First Nations and Métis communities and organizations by introducing these organizations to MMSW team members and providing key background information for the program, product stewardship, and the transition to the full EPR model.

Stage 2 will focus on engaging with communities and organizations to learn how best to conduct culturally relevant, respectful and effective engagement on residential recycling and inclusion in a full EPR program in Saskatchewan.

Stage 3 will include dedicated engagement with First Nations and Métis communities and organizations, bringing all learning and insights from Stage 2 into the process.

Stage 4 will incorporate results from this engagement into MMSW’s development of a meaningful model for First Nations and Métis participation in packaging and paper recycling opportunities.

Once the Program Plan has been implemented the Indigenous Relations Representative will continue to act as the primary point of contact for Indigenous collectors and communities province wide, and is responsible for overseeing collection operations, defining strategic priorities, determining compliance and material quality from collection service providers, and increasing material collection and optimizing value-generating relationships.

This role will require travel throughout the province of Saskatchewan with regular overnight travel to conduct site visits and meet with Indigenous collection and processing partners. The MMSW office is in Saskatoon, though being a mostly field-based position, the successful applicant would be expected to work from a home-based office while not on the road. This is primarily an independent role which requires the ability to prioritize and coordinate on a continuous basis.

The overall goal of this role for MMSW is engagement, and effectiveness, leading to increased participation, collection and diversion. This role reports to the Manager, Indigenous and Community Engagement for Western Canada .

What you’ll do :

Identify and Initiate Relationship Building :

• Identify and liaise with external partners to determine collaboration and partnership opportunities in moving to a full EPR model and improve collection of packaging and paper material.
• Identify and liaise with First Nation and Métis communities and organizations to access and gather key inform to inform the engagement strategy.
• Build and maintain contact lists and an engagement tracker along with detailed records management.
• Analysis of engagement best practices including methods, processes and practices with consideration of Federal, Province and regional approaches and mandates.
• Consideration of opportunities to support Reconciliation efforts within the engagement process and operations.
• Contribute to the development of the province wide Indigenous engagement strategy and plan as well as budget impacts.
• Contribute to communication material and methods that provide a clear understanding of the Program Plan and overall introduction to engagement as well as tools to facilitate feedback and input.

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What you’ll bring :

Knowledge and Experience

Skills

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