Requisition ID: 1969

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 1A1

Job Type: Full-Time

Who We Are
Officially established in 1995, but with historical roots dating back to 1971, we know a thing or two about how to deliver beer. BDL is a private joint venture company owned by Labatt Breweries of Canada and Molson Coors Breweries that provides wholesale distribution of beer and the collection of returnable, refillable and recyclable beer containers within the four Western Canadian Provinces, Northwest Territories and the Yukon. Our mission is to serve our customers and communities responsibly and with integrity, striving to deliver superior distribution that is efficient and cost-effective. We’re leaders in providing a healthy and safe working environment, and a role model in environmental leadership with the goal to continuously preserve our planet!

The Role
We are currently searching for a Supervisor, Stewardship Field Services (BDL) , reporting to the Director, Stewardship Strategy. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent position. This role supports Brewers Distributors Ltd. (BDL) in meeting evolving BC stewardship regulations, including network expansion, accessibility, and consumer awareness requirements. The Supervisor, Stewardship Field Services, plays a critical field‑based role responsible for maintaining robust relationships across a return network of nearly 1,200 locations in BC, ensuring effective oversight, compliance, and operational support.

The position focuses on strengthening on‑the‑ground relationships, supporting site onboarding and training, monitoring operational and compliance standards, and resolving issues that impact the customer and partner experience. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, the role contributes to the stability, accessibility, and continuous improvement of the returns network, while supporting stewardship priorities, regulatory requirements, and consumer awareness initiatives.

Location
This is a field-based role. We are open to receiving applicants from the Vancouver area (BC). Up to 80% of business travel is required, therefore a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.

What You'll Be Doing

Build and maintain strong, on‑the‑ground relationships with retail and redemption sites, third‑party return sites (LCOs, Empty Container Dealers (ECDs)), municipal/regional partners, and other DRS stakeholders

Organize and facilitate ECD contract discussions, sign‑ups,



and renewals, balancing varied interests to achieve fair, collaborative, and sustainable outcomes

Perform onboarding and provide ongoing operational support and training for redemption and container return locations to ensure consistent execution of DRS requirements

Promote, support, and monitor DRS operations across retail and ECD locations, ensuring appropriate coverage, collection practices, and service continuity

Resolve third‑party return site disputes arising from customer complaints, logistics issues, or processor concerns, applying a solution‑focused approach

Identify and investigate new partnerships, pilots, and innovative service delivery methods to strengthen and evolve the empty returns network

Represent TBS at stewardship and community events, including charitable initiatives, bottle drives, trade shows, conferences, and industry roundtables

Support stewardship policy and network expansion initiatives by contributing to operational guidebooks, coverage assessments, implementation planning, and partner communications

Assist in monitoring accessibility, consumer return behavior trends, and return‑site performance, and respond to internal, consumer, and third‑party inquiries related to stewardship and sustainability

Partner with the marketing team to support DRS messaging, communications, sponsorships, and consumer awareness initiatives, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reputational integrity

Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration, Public Relations/Policy, Environmental Management/Studies, Corporate Social Responsibility/Sustainability and/or related field is required

Valid G class driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required

Experience

3-5 years related experience in a field services or environmental stewardship capacity

Skills

Adept in creating and posting social media content

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word)





Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience in influencing and negotiating across various stakeholder groups

Knowledge of environmental policy; particularly in extended producer responsibility

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Critical thinking and strong analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects in a proactive, self-directed manner

Strong interest in sustainability, stewardship and recycling, experience working with product stewardship is an asset

Deadline to Apply:
August 14th, 2026 @ 11:59pm EDT

Compensation
Salary range? Yup, we’ve got one: $65,900–$82,400 CAD per year. But here’s the real deal - if you’re the perfect brew of experience, skills, and personality, we’re open to exploring beyond the range. Tell us what you’re working with, and let’s pour over it together.

What We Offer
The base salary for this position will range between $65,900 and $82,400.

incentive pay

a flex health benefits program with no waiting period

defined contribution pension plan with options to contribute and company matching

employee & family assistance program

recognition programs

tuition reimbursement

generous paid time off

employee special offers
casual dress and work environment

*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weare committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provideemployment accommodation in accordance withprovincial legislation.If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Supervisor, Stewardship Field Services (BDL) (British Columbia)
🏢 The Beer Store
📍 British Columbia