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 looking for a Senior Programs Advisor. Reporting to the Programs Lead, the individual occupying this position will oversee a team of Programs Coordinators to ensure Club’s values and standards are applied rigorously in school breakfast programs. This person will collaborate with the Programs Lead in planning, supervising, and leading activities and projects, and will actively participate in the development of training, program processes, and support tools. This person will develop, lead, and execute initiatives to improve the quality of support provided by the Club to partners, as well as develop and maintain meaningful relationships with key stakeholders.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train, coach, support and guide coordinators to help them in fulfilling their tasks and responsibilities.
• Help in the ongoing development of procedures as well as the annual update and the implementation of processes for the Programs Team (program start-up operations, reporting, partnership agreements, written communications, optimal use of digital tools, etc.).
• Help promote community engagement efforts by taking part in community engagement and consultative initiatives, based on the team’s needs and the opportunities that arise, and by supporting coordinators in setting up high-quality, community-driven programs.
• Guide the implementation of the action plan embraced by the Programs team as well as ongoing changes to the support provided to breakfast programs with a continuous improvement focus.
• Oversee the development, update, and implementation of training activities and resources (tools, webinars, volunteer training, newsletters, etc.) made available to schools, in accordance with the Club’s guiding principles.
• Work closely with the Procurement team to ensure that the ordering and delivery processes involved in getting food and equipment to schools run smoothly and efficiently.
• Facilitate initiatives and collaborate with other Club’s teams (Philanthropy, Communications and Marketing, Government Relations, etc.).
• Lead committees and spearhead special projects to meet specific organizational needs.
• Carry out other tasks as needed to ensure the Programs Team and the organization as a whole run smoothly.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in administration, education, nutrition or another related field.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience.
• Experience in managing employees.
• Experience in developing and managing projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, plus database experience.
• Knowledge of the school nutrition and community food ecosystems, an asset.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of French, an asset.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a car, and willingness to travel on a regular basis to provide in-person support.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada’s mission and values.
• Engagement-oriented leadership style.
• Ability to manage a team effectively and support individual development.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to formulate and share relevant observations, insights and recommendations.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Good project development and management skills.
• Ease in interpersonal relationships and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to facilitate meetings of all sizes and deliver clear and compelling presentations.
• Autonomy, resourcefulness, and initiative.
• Strong judgement, flexibility and open-mindness.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Permanent, full-time.
• Flexible hours.
• Summer flex schedule.
• 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.
• Employee recognition program.
• Health and wellness program.
• Professional development program.
• The selected candidate will work remotely from a Canadian city, ideally in Western Canada, or in a hybrid mode from the Vancouver office and remotely from home.
• Target start date: As soon as possible.