Commercial Food Waste Pilot Coordinator Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53513)

Description

Are you a change champion that is interested in keeping food out of the landfill and getting it into the hands of those that need it?

The City of Edmonton's Waste Services team is looking for a highly organized and community-focused Commercial Food Waste Pilot Coordinator to support a critical environmental initiative. This position will be instrumental in the success of the Commercial Food Waste Pilot, a key project advancing our 25-year waste strategy and supporting the City's climate goals by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

• Lead the recruitment of new business participants through direct outreach, including door-to-door canvassing, alongside our waste collection partner representatives

• Provide ongoing support to active participants, including delivering compostable bags and indoor containers, and conducting scheduled site visits and surveys

• Act as the day-to-day coordinator for the pilot, managing reporting, schedule, and workflow

• Liaise with food rescue and organics diversion industry partners through the Circular Innovation Council (CIC)

• Support the creation and distribution of marketing and communication resources (e.g., brochures, presentations, training documents) for new and existing participants

• Collect essential pilot impact data through in-person surveys and communication to support project analysis and reporting

• Address and resolve operational challenges such as arranging for additional materials, assisting with missed pickups, and providing answers to frequently asked questions