About Cleanfarms

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

In Alberta, Cleanfarms operates a suite of collection and recycling programs for agricultural plastics and packaging. These include the ‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It!’ pilot program, which collects grain bags, baler twine, silage plastic, and bale wrap; an empty pesticide and fertilizer small container and bulk container (drum and tote), and seed, pesticide and inoculant (SPI) bag collection program; a collection program for old and unwanted pesticides and livestock/equine medications (UPLM) offered periodically across the province; and, several pilot projects for various other agricultural plastics/packaging. These programs continue to evolve and expand as Cleanfarms works with governments, municipalities, retailers, recyclers, and farmers to develop practical stewardship solutions for Alberta’s farming community.

Position Summary

Cleanfarms is currently looking for a self-motivated Alberta-based individual to fill the role of Alberta Program Coordinator. Reporting to the Western Region Director and working closely with Western Region staff, this position supports the delivery of Cleanfarms stewardship programs across Alberta and Western Canada.

This is primarily an operations, logistics, and stakeholder support role. The successful candidate will coordinate collection site activities, support contractor and recycler communications, maintain program records, complete reporting and data tracking, support industry and municipal partners, and contribute to outreach and communications activities across Alberta.

The ideal candidate enjoys building and maintaining relationships, solving practical problems, working independently, and supporting environmental stewardship programs within Alberta's agricultural sector.

Primary Responsibilities

'Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It!’ Pilot Program (~50%)

- Support the day-to-day operation of Alberta's grain bag, baler twine, silage plastic, and bale wrap recycling program.
- Maintain relationships with collection sites, municipalities, contractors, recyclers, and other stakeholders, including collection site onboarding, agreement administration, site visits, meetings, and ongoing operational support.
- Track material movement,



inventories, and related program documentation.
- Support communications, outreach, stakeholder engagement, and event activities.
- Track program performance and prepare quarterly and annual reports, including data collection, analysis, program summaries, and financial reporting.
- Develop and manage the annual budget for the pilot program, including tracking expenses and preparing budget updates and forecasts.
- Support pilot expansion activities as directed.

Container Management & SPI Program (~25%)
- Support Alberta's empty pesticide and fertilizer container recycling and SPI bag collection programs.
- Maintain relationships with agricultural retail collection sites, contractors, and other stakeholders to support program participation and delivery.
- Assist with collection site onboarding, logistics, issue resolution, and ongoing collection site support activities.
- Track participation, collection volumes, inventories, and other program information as required.
- Support retailer communications, program promotion, and field studies related to container rinse rates.

UPLM Program (~10%)

- Assist the Obsolete Collection Program Coordinator with planning and delivery of Alberta’s UPLM program, including:
- Assist with collection site selection and setup;
- Support communications and distribution of promotional and educational materials;
- Assist with collection event logistics and field operations as required.

Other Duties & Special Projects (~15%)
- Support special projects, pilot initiatives, and other Western Region programs, including budget development, reporting, and program documentation as required.
- Assist with Alberta-specific member recruitment and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Education, Experience and Key Competencies

- Post-secondary education in agriculture, environmental science, waste management, logistics, business, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working in agriculture, recycling, waste management, logistics, environmental programs, or a related field. A suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.




- Knowledge of agricultural practices and technologies, recycling systems, or Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs would be an asset.
- Demonstrated experience preparing reports, managing data, maintaining records, and administering budgets would be an asset.
- Experience working with farmers, contractors, industry associations, government agencies, or other stakeholder groups would be an asset.
- Bilingual (French/English) would be an asset.
- Knowledge and experience with Community-Based Social Marketing (CBMS) techniques would be an asset.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines on time and on budget.
- Strong customer service, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable speaking to groups and delivering presentations.
- Demonstrated strong self-motivation, and initiative with the ability to work independently in a fully remote work environment while contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Comfortable conducting field work, site visits, and stakeholder meetings throughout Alberta.
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry requiring compliance with regulations such as TDG, provincial waste regulations, and federal environmental regulations would be an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
- 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.
- Must be based in Alberta and able to travel regularly throughout the province, with occasional out-of-province travel as required.

Cleanfarms will equip a home office for the successful candidate or provide office space as required. Cleanfarms provides a market-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 [email protected] by September 10, 2026. 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 candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Alberta Program Coordinator
🏢 Cleanfarms
📍 Alberta