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We’re on a mission to solve the world’s waste problem.

Undoing centuries of industrialized processes and ways of thinking is no easy task. But we’re up for the challenge.

We help brands unlock the potential in their untapped products

Most brands overlook the value of returned and damaged goods. Debrand unlocks the potential in the products that come back—or never left the distribution center to begin with.

By establishing next-life logistics processes for products that brands no longer have use for, we help recapture value and give their goods a second—or third—lease on life.

Find the worth in waste

We got our start in our hometown of Vancouver, showing local companies a better solution for their excess branded gear than the landfill—or “brandfill,” as we called it. Then we kept thinking bigger—what if we could shift mindsets so every brand sees waste as an opportunity instead of a burden?

Our commitment to challenging conventional ways of thinking and asking big questions resonated with leading brands across North America. Today, we support over 50 household names, along with emerging brands, through our approach to next-life logistics.

Vetted and time-tested partnerships

With consumer expectations and regulations changing by the minute, we put you on the right track. We’ve done the heavy lifting, building trusted relationships with industry leaders in apparel and footwear resale, donation, repair, recycling and responsible disposal, and vetting them through years of trials, pilots and close partnership.

How we can help

Our Services

From consolidation to circulation—we’ll take care of every step to give your goods a new lease on life.

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Our Solutions

From repair and resale to responsible disposal, we’ll work with our established network of solutions partners to recommend the next-best life solution for your business.  

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Milestones

Solving the world’s waste problem won’t happen overnight, but we’ve made big strides over the last 15 years.

  • 2008

    Debrand is founded in Vancouver, BC.

  • 2010

    The Vancouver Olympics highlights a dramatic, increased need for reuse and recycling solutions.

  • 2011

    Debrand is voted one of BC Business’ Top Innovators.

  • 2013

    ReitenRight, Debrand’s sister company, launches a recycling solution that transforms yoga mats into equestrian footing.

  • 2019

    Debrand is a recipient of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund.

  • 2020

    Debrand expands its offering to include value-add services—like sorting and grading for reuse and advanced recycling trials.

  • 2021

    Debrand launches in the US and begins offering sorting and grading services at two US-based facilities. 

  • 2022

    Debrand receives strategic investment from WM to better position the business for expansive growth.

  • 2023

    Debrand relocates their HQ to a new 21,000 ft² facility in Surrey, BC.

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Our leadership team

  • Amelia Eleiter

    Amelia Eleiter

    CEO & Co-founder

  • Wes Baker

    Wes Baker

    Co-Founder & SVP of Strategic Initiatives

  • Todd Hounsell

    Todd Hounsell

    VP of Growth

  • Lina Londono

    Lina Londono

    VP of Sustainability & Solutions

Career opportunities

Our passionate team is dedicated to protecting our planet—both inside and outside office hours. Sound like you? Explore our current job opportunities below.

Marketing Manager

Department

Marketing

Location

Surrey, BC, Canada

Term

Permanent, full-time

About the Role

Debrand is seeking a dynamic and self-driven Marketing Manager with a proven track record of developing and executing strategic marketing plans that increase brand awareness, generate leads, and maintain our position as a thought leader in the industry. The manager will be responsible for building strategic foundations for key marketing initiatives and campaigns rooted in customer insights and industry trends and data. As an individual contributor, the manager will work with internal and external creative partners to create compelling, industry-leading work while ensuring a cohesive narrative across the brand. The manager will play a vital role in driving our content strategy and ensuring impactful messaging that resonates with our target audience.

The Marketing Manager will report to the CEO and partner with the VP of Growth to align sales and marketing strategies.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to increase brand visibility, drive website traffic, generate leads for customer and partner acquisition, and optimize online conversion rates.

• Lead a team of marketing professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.

• Define and execute digital marketing campaigns across various channels, including SEO, SEM, email marketing, social media, and customer/partner marketing.

• Develop brand awareness through conferences, industry events, networking and identifying partnership opportunities.

• Analyze website and campaign performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven strategies to enhance user experience and maximize revenue generation.

• Drive and leverage all relevant channels to drive brand visibility and demand: ad campaigns, press releases, trade publications, content marketing, thought leadership, videos, webinars, workshops, seminars and other events.

• Collaborate with cross-functional and external teams to create and measure impactful marketing materials, campaigns, and messaging that effectively communicate the value of our services and solutions and customer satisfaction.

• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, industry influencers, and strategic partners to expand market reach and drive growth opportunities, providing strategic guidance and development of related campaign assets.

• Monitor and evaluate competitor activities and industry trends to proactively identify growth opportunities and adapt marketing strategies accordingly.

• Manage and optimize marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve business goals.

• Manage and optimize marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve business goals.

• Generate insightful reports and presentations to communicate marketing performance, trends, and recommendations to senior management.

• Establish KPIs for marketing effectiveness, using data-driven insights to optimize performance and inform decision-making.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in marketing, and identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.

In order to be considered, the following will be required:

• Cover letter and resume emailed to hr@debrand.ca

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Canada

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field

• 10+ years of experience in marketing, communications, and branding

• 3+ years in people management and scaling activities from early-stage to company-wide operations

• Excellent communication and analytical skills

• Experience driving results through resourceful collaboration across groups is preferred

• Experience in retail and sustainability is preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation – We are committed to supporting the financial security and well-being of our employees.

• Work-Life Balance – We promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible work arrangements, such as hybrid work options and flexible hours for select positions, to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities.

• Professional Development – We are committed to your growth and offer opportunities for professional development through workshops, training programs, and educational assistance to help you enhance your skills and advance your career.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package – We strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment, and our flexible health and wellness benefits – including medical, dental, and vision – reflect our commitment to your well-being. We believe that by taking care of our employees, we can foster a happier, healthier, and more productive workforce.

• A fast-paced environment in a growing company that is at the forefront of solving the global textile waste problem. We have fun, work hard, and feel good about the purpose that we bring to work every day. You’ll get to work with a passionate and talented team who are dedicated to doing the right thing — even when it’s not easy. We stand strong as a voice for change in the fashion industry and our dedication to preserving our planet extends beyond office hours. We uphold the same passion and values in our personal lives — from the local businesses we support to the environmental causes that we proudly advocate for. We celebrate daily ripples of excellence because solving the world’s waste problem won’t happen overnight. We incite change through small, intentional steps that add to something big — and are dedicated to leaving a lasting legacy for the planet and generations to come.

Wage

$80,000 – $100,000 CAD

For more information on this position or to submit your cover letter and resume:

Email: HR@debrand.ca

Or submit your application by mail to the following address:

Attention: Simone Maack – Debrand Services Inc. #102 – 18998 32 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3Z 1A7, Canada

Not checking every box?

Sounds like the job for you, but you do not think you have what it takes on paper? Reach out to us anyway! We are aware that members of marginalized groups typically apply only when they check every box. Debrand is an inclusive workplace that considers all applicants. We value diversity—in professional backgrounds and in experiences—and are committed to providing equal opportunity and a sense of belonging for all employees and applicants. Let us discover together whether you could be a great fit at Debrand.

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Project Coordinator, Value-Added Services

Department

Value-Added Services

Location

Surrey, BC, Canada

Term

Permanent, full-time

About the Role

The team at Debrand is looking to bring on a VAS Project Coordinator to support the exciting growth of our Value-Added Services and special projects. This position requires organization, attention to detail, and an aptitude for creating reports and following project timelines. It is essential to have excellent organizational and communication skills. A successful coordinator is self-motivated, attentive, and always follows-through. Every day will come with different tasks and challenges. As with most entrepreneurial companies, the role may shift and change quickly as we pivot to keep the needs of our clients and partners as a top priority. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a successful team and expand your skillset to a wide range of business activities with a quickly growing company.

Core Responsibilities

• Monitoring daily progress of projects.

• Planning meetings and organizing project logistics.

• Working with the Project Manager to eliminate blockers.

• Using tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures.

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.

• Support in the writing of internal communication documents, including training material, project briefs and end of project reporting.

• Presenting progress and results of tasks to management and other interested parties.

• Supporting in the planning and coordination of projects and their related activities.

• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including sustainability & solution, marketing, sales, and customer support, to seamlessly integrate value-added services into our offerings.

• Supporting in the planning and coordination of projects and their related activities.

• Maintaining a high standard of quality for our value-added services, actively seeking internal and external feedback and making continuous improvements.

• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of value-added service projects.

• Performing other relevant duties and administrative support as needed.

In order to be considered, the following will be required:

• Cover letter and resume emailed to hr@debrand.ca

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Canada

Your Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as textile value chain management, sustainability or business administration.

• 1 – 4 years of experience in project co-ordination or management.

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Demonstrated strong interest in environmental and social sustainability and ethical practices.

• Familiarity with re-use and recycling channels is considered an asset.

• Familiarity with life cycle analysis and other sustainability metrics is considered an asset.

• A metrics-driven, data analytics and process mindset.

• Extraordinary communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.

• Exceptional attention to detail with a high tolerance for ambiguity and comfort with using professional judgement to make recommendations and/or decisions.

• Team-player with a positive attitude who thrives in a global environment, eager to do more and views challenging situations as opportunities.

• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working.

• Must be able to work in Canada.

What We Offer

• Debrand offers a fast-paced environment in a growing company that is at the forefront of solving the global textile waste problem. We have fun, work hard, and feel good about the purpose that we bring to work every day.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Flexible working hours and remote position available.

• Ongoing training and education budgets.

Wage

$55,000 – $65,000 CAD

For more information on this position or to submit your resume in confidence:

Email: HR@debrand.ca

Or submit your application by mail to the following address:

Attention: Simone Maack – Debrand Services Inc. #102 – 18998 32 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3Z 1A7, Canada

Not checking every box?

Sounds like the job for you, but you do not think you have what it takes on paper? Reach out to us anyway! We are aware that members of marginalized groups typically apply only when they check every box. Debrand is an inclusive workplace that considers all applicants. We value diversity—in professional backgrounds and in experiences—and are committed to providing equal opportunity and a sense of belonging for all employees and applicants. Let us discover together whether you could be a great fit at Debrand.

Contact us

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We respectfully acknowledge our place of work is within the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and that we serve the Peoples of the many Nations throughout British Columbia.

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