Stewardship Analyst
Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9
Who We Are
Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 28+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.
The Role
We are currently searching for a Stewardship Analyst, reporting to the Manager, Stewardship Financial Analysis and Reporting. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent position. This role will conduct financial, operational, and geospatial reporting activities related to sustainability, stewardship and recycling, primarily for TBS but with support for BDL. Additionally, the Stewardship Analyst will contribute to the preparation of the Ontario Annual Stewardship Report, supporting the completion of regulatory reporting requirements.
Location
Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. This is a field-based role with visits to the office on an as-needed basis. Up to 10% of business travel is required, therefore a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
What You'll Be Doing
- Manage and review monthly commodity tracking and oversee aluminum booking processes across ON (and support BC/MB), ensuring compliance with contract terms and providing analysis to support adherence and negotiations
- Collect, validate, and report bi-weekly returns data to the ON Ministry of Finance while maintaining ODRP return rate files and producing regular internal and quarterly summary reports
- Manage purchase orders and coordinate weekly data collection from recycling service providers to track commodity shipments, revenue, and processing rates
- Oversee invoicing and receivables, ensuring timely billing, issue resolution, and on-time payments in collaboration with the AR team
- Process and validate recycling invoices, track activity for accurate period reporting, and prepare monthly payment summaries
- Support financial reporting and month-end processes, including accruals, audit support, and analysis of recycling volumes, revenue, and variances
- Analyze and translate return rate trends by container type into actionable insights to support stewardship and operational decision-making
- Contribute to the Ontario Stewardship Report through data collection, validation, and analysis
- Support cross-functional and external stewardship projects by delivering data-driven insights and recommendations
- Develop and interpret GIS-based analysis of sales and returns coverage, providing trend insights and strategic recommendations
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education
- Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance or a similar discipline with a focus on analysis, data management and/or project management
- Certification in project management is an asset
Experience
- Minimum 3 years experience working in financial analysis or data management accounting OR comparable operational experience coupled with analytical experience
- GIS mapping software experience is an asset
Skills
- Superior skills in Excel, as well as creating/updating complex spreadsheets for modeling and data analysis tools required, with the proven ability to communicate same to variety of audiences with varied levels of financial expertise
- Proven experience in filtering through large amounts of data and summarizing key aspects into briefings/recommendations that can be used for decision making that challenges the status quo is essential
- Demonstrated experience briefing groups at all levels of management on data-based quantitative results and recommendations, and fielding follow up questions
- Excellent written and oral communication, including presentation skills, report drafting and briefing notes preparation
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and audits under tight timelines, drive cross-functional results, and collaborate effectively as a self-motivated team player
Compensation
Salary range? Yup, we’ve got one: $58,900–$73,600 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
Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.
We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, incentive pay, a flex health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, defined pension plan with company matching, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program, hybrid work arrangement, generous paid time off and summer hours program, employee special offers, and a 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
We are 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 provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial 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.
