Founded in 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing services and funding to school breakfast programs across the country. We work with partners from all sectors to deliver a high-quality national school food program. Together, we create a nurturing environment, where children and youth can access the nourishment they need to succeed and flourish. Our organization has grown tremendously over the years, but our desire to see children thrive has remained constant.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Breakfast Club of Canada is currently looking to hire a Programs Coordinator to oversee school food programs in Saskatchewan or Manitoba. This is a temporary, full-time, position, lasting 12 to 15 months, depending on the start date.

Reporting to the Senior Programs Advisor, the person hired for this position will work closely with schools and community partners to support the implementation of high-quality breakfast programs for students, ensuring they have access to a complete and nutritious breakfast every day in a caring, safe, and inclusive environment. To do so, this person will be responsible for building capacity in schools and communities through collaborative program development as well as proximity across the assigned region. This individual will develop and implement projects to improve food access for schools and communities, as well as develop new and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Here is a video that will give you an idea of what the role entails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5169QA7VBA

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly visit breakfast programs and provide support virtually to schools and regional partners to support program development and assess individual program needs.
• Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with key stakeholders in the assigned region and facilitate collaboration to strengthen programs, build capacity and increase food access in schools and communities to run quality breakfast programming and maximize impact.
• Facilitate the initiatives of other Club departments that involve programs (Philanthropy, Communications-Marketing, Government Relations, etc.) including facilitating program visits for applicable donors.
• Coordinate new school onboardings; facilitate needs’ assessment, equipment orders, food donations, etc.
• Develop and execute initiatives to improve the quality of support provided by the Club to partners.
• Support in the development, tracking, and reporting on KPIs regarding service levels and local impact.
• Report information and analyze data concerning local and regional support.
• Support colleagues to enhance relationships within school communities and facilitate collaboration.
• Perform other duties as required to ensure the smooth functioning of the team.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• College or vocational diploma or attestation in a related discipline.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a car, and willingness to travel on a regular basis to provide in-person support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and databases experience.
• Familiarity with school nutrition programming in Canada, food access issues, and/or community food systems (an asset)​.
• Strong understanding of and experience working with diverse cultures and communities, in remote, rural and/or urban settings.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities (an asset).
• Experience in community development and stakeholder engagement (an asset).
• Experience delivering workshops, training sessions, or facilitating collaborative meetings with diverse stakeholders in person or virtually (an asset)​.
• Experience and/or competence with virtual communication tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom), as well as collaborative platforms like SharePoint or Monday.com​ ​(an asset)​.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of French (an asset).

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada’s mission and values
• ​​Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with various groups of people and stakeholders.
• ​​Collaborative team player and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Comfort with changing environments and schedules, whether travelling or responding to new programs or organizational developments.​
• Autonomy, resourcefulness, and aptitude for problem-solving.
• ​​Strong planning, prioritization and organizational skills to balance remote tasks, travel commitments, and administrative deadlines with ease.​
• ​​Ability to work well with remote teams, fostering a sense of unity and purpose.​

WORK CONDITIONS 

• Temporary, full-time position (12 to 15 months, depending on starting date).
• Flexible hours.
• Summer work schedule.
• Competitive salary.
• Vacation and personal leave days.
• Paid day off on your birthday.
• Group insurance plan with premiums partially covered by the employer.
• Telemedicine services.
• Employee assistance program.
• Group RRSP with matching employer contributions.
• The selected candidate will work remotely from a major city in Saskatchewan or Manitoba (preferably Regina, Saskatoon or Winnipeg) with easy access to a major airport.
• Target start date: As soon as possible.