Job Description / Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, and assessing all day-to-day activities of Breakfast Club of Canada (BCC) in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision and values. The President and CEO is also tasked with setting and ensuring the delivery of national operating plans and working with the Chair of the Board of Directors to determine and achieve the organization’s strategic priorities. The incumbent has ultimate accountability for the management of the organization. The President and CEO oversees all the operational aspects of Breakfast Club of Canada, with an emphasis on fulfilment of long-term objectives, growth, and healthy governance.

More precisely:

• Develop, implement, and oversee the organization’s strategic plan.
• Plan, structure, guide and monitor the organization’s activities to ensure alignment with strategy, mission and purpose of BCC.
• Effectively convey the strategic vision to fellow team members and empower them to deliver on this vision to ensure the success of the organization.
• Foster interdepartmental communication and cooperation to instil a strong sense of unity and engagement across the organization.
• Set the vision and drive the agenda on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion (DIBE) topics.
• Set measurable performance objectives for each department and monitor progress on an ongoing basis to ensure these objectives are met.
• Support senior managers in running the day-to-day operations of their respective departments.
• Ensure that strong succession plans are in place for senior management, in collaboration with the Chair and the Board of Directors, as relevant, and approve executive appointments and terminations.
• Work closely with the Vice President, Finance and Operations to prepare annual budgets and other financial reports as needed.
• Manage the internal control framework and ensure its reliability; oversee key policy development, implementation, and compliance.
• Act as a spokesperson and an advocate for the organization in dealings with external stakeholders (major donors, media, suppliers, regulatory and government authorities, and the community at large).
• Report relevant, timely and high-quality information to the Board of Directors so that they may efficiently and effectively fulfil their responsibilities, with a focus on progress toward established objectives and short, medium, and long-term plans.
• Ensure that the organization delivers on all key performance indicators (KPIs) set in place in collaboration with the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration of another related discipline and/or MBA or another master’s degree.
• Experience as a CEO or Senior Executive.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and French.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and other online collaboration tools.
• Expertise in managing the financial aspects of an organization.
• Experience within social enterprises, non-profits and/or charitable organizations. An asset
• Experience in strategic planning and operational management.
• Proven team management and governance skills.
• Clear decision-making skills and conviction.
• Good communication and networking skills and experience with media/public relations.

Skills and Competencies

• Commitment to Breakfast Club of Canada values.
• Act as a driver within the organization for innovation and strategic thinking.
• Strong leadership qualities and marked ability to influence, inspire, motivate, and lead others.
• High levels of emotional intelligence, empathy, and compassion.
• Ability to adjust to a fast-changing environment.
• Strong listening and empathy skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Considerable judgment, tact, and political acumen.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Creativity and strategic thinking mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities at once.
• Keen sense of ethics and integrity.

Start date: November 2025

To apply, contact
Alexandre Lafond
Founding Partner, Premium Ressources Humaines
M. +1 (514) 212-6063
@ alafond@premiumrh.ca