An opportunity has opened to lead the Canadian paper packaging industry on environmental issues.
The Paper & Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council (PPEC) was formed in 1990 as an umbrella organisation to focus on environmental issues affecting the sector. Its membership includes over 90% of the packaging mills in the country and most of its packaging converters.
PPEC has achieved a number of world or North American \’firsts\’ over its 30-year history and is widely respected as being pro-active and progressive. It lobbies governments on recycling and solid waste policy issues; networks with other industry players (its customers and its customers\’ customers, industry stewardship bodies, municipalities, environmental groups, and sister associations in the United States); co-ordinates action industry-wide; develops practical solutions to problems; and promotes the industry\’s environmental performance and achievements through its two websites and regular blogs.
This is a part-time position (three days a week or equivalent) with office and financial support staff provided. The successful candidate will report to a Board of Directors and be responsible for all the council\’s work, including the hiring of specialists or consultants where applicable.
The council is looking for an energetic self-starter with 8-10 years experience in environmental issues and superior communication skills (including social media). Previous work for an industry association, being bilingual, and knowing something about the paper industry or packaging would be an advantage but is not a requirement.
Salary for this contract position is $75,000 with health and pension benefits. The council\’s office is in Brampton, Ontario but off-site work (home-based) is an option.
About us
PPEC is the national trade association representing the environmental interests of Canada\’s paper packaging industry. It represents its members to federal, provincial and municipal governments, to industry forums and to environmental and consumer interest groups, serving both an advocacy and a policy input role.
For more information, please contact:
Geoff Love
Love Environment Inc loveenvironment@wightman.ca 647-248-2500
