Outreach, Engagement, Reduction Education and Solid Waste Recycling Consultant Service

A consultant is sought to provide outreach, education, and engagement services focused on solid waste reduction and recycling in British Columbia. The scope includes the preparation and development of comprehensive communication plans, educational materials, and outreach activities aimed at promoting waste reduction, bear-aware best practices, recycling, and environmental awareness within the community.

The consultant will be responsible for implementing a community-based education and engagement program with measurable outcomes, including setting program targets and devising methods to collect data for evaluating success. The role involves summarizing potential education, communication, and marketing methods, estimating costs, and predicting effectiveness for different community groups. Media programs should leverage platforms such as local news, radio, social media, and print materials, as well as offer online or in-person educational sessions for schools, businesses, and community groups.

Additionally, the consultant will develop memorable messaging and graphics tailored for various media channels, foster increased community awareness of existing waste reduction and recycling programs, and provide an annual report summarizing activities, successes, challenges, reach statistics, and recommendations for future initiatives.