Programs Coordinator (Montreal, Laurentians and Lanaudière regions)

Job Opening Programs Coordinator (Montreal, Laurentians and Lanaudière regions)

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.

 

THE POSITION

Breakfast Club of Canada is looking for a Programs Coordinator for the Montreal, Laurentians and Lanaudière regions of Quebec. Reporting to the Senior Programs Advisor, the selected candidate will work closely with schools and community partners to set up high-quality breakfast programs, ensuring students get a healthy, complete breakfast every school day. They will also help enlist support for the Club and its mission at the local level by building relationships with the community.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate the various steps involved in starting and running school breakfast programs.
  • Provide the required training for setting up breakfast programs and offer ongoing support in line with the challenges faced by each program.
  • Conduct regular school visits to check that programs are running smoothly and food safety and hygiene standards are being followed.
  • Support the schools in ensuring that their breakfast programs promote youth engagement, nutritional education and sustainable development.
  • Coordinate various annual program operations tasks, such as adjusting orders and analyzing reports and the necessary funding for each school, and liaise with school contacts.
  • Represent the Club at local meetings and consultations and take a leadership role in collaborative projects, building relationships with key stakeholders in the region.
  • Help with program-related initiatives led by other Club departments (philanthropy, communications and marketing, government relations, etc.), including by facilitating school visits for donors.
  • Carry out assorted administrative tasks and keep the database up to date.

 

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • College or vocational diploma or certificate in a relevant field (social sciences, nutrition, education, etc.).
  • Two or more years of relevant experience.
  • An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
  • Fluent in written and spoken French and English.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with database experience.
  • Project coordination skills.
  • Familiar with issues related to food security, healthy eating and/or social development.
  • Experience working with Indigenous communities, an asset.
  • Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle, as frequent travel to schools early in the morning will be required.

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES

  • Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada values.
  • Ability to train others.
  • Talent for planning, prioritization and organization.
  • Versatility, resourcefulness and sense of initiative.
  • Aptitude for problem-solving.
  • Flexibility and openness to change.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with various groups of people.
  • Ability to work self-sufficiently and as part of a team, as well as with a wide range of stakeholders.

 

WORK CONDITIONS

  • Permanent, full-time position (Monday to Friday).
  • Flexible hours to promote work-life balance.
  • Summer work schedule.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Vacation and personal leave days.
  • Paid day off on your birthday.
  • Group insurance plan.
  • Access to telemedicine services.
  • Group RRSP with matching employer contributions.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Employee recognition program.
  • Health and wellness program.
  • Professional development program.
  • Based in the Montreal, Laurentians or Lanaudière region of Quebec, with a telework arrangement.
  • Target start date: As soon as possible.

 

TO APPLY

Please email your résumé and cover letter to CV@breakfastclubcanada.org.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

 

Breakfast Club of Canada promotes employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

Senior Corporate and Community Giving Advisor

Founded in 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada (BCC) 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 Corporate and Community Giving Advisor. Reporting to the Corporate and Community Giving Lead – Western Canada, the selected candidate will have experience in working across multiple internal stakeholder teams. The Advisor will be in charge of developing and expanding corporate partnerships and providing support for partner-driven campaigns and philanthropic activities in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

 

The Advisor will be responsible for planning work tasks, achieving established goals and liaising with partners to foster long-term, win-win relationships. To succeed, they will need a team mindset, creativity, a nuanced understanding of corporate social responsibility matters, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Actively seek out and develop new partnerships, targeting various opportunities involving corporate and community partners.
  • Develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with current partners and harness the potential of each partnership.
  • Participate in gift agreement negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide support and/or oversight for BCC’s philanthropic campaigns and initiatives in Western Canada, and manage partner relationships to ensure their satisfaction, working in collaboration with the Philanthropy team.
  • Identify partners’ needs for acknowledgement and visibility in order to negotiate mutually beneficial partnership terms.
  • Secure sponsorships for BCC signature events, and support and coordinate related committees and working groups.
  • Support national campaign and sponsorship activations as needed.
  • Take part in events likely to result in sustainable business relationships.
  • Stay abreast of trends and best practices in philanthropy and share this expertise with the team.
  • Create and deliver presentations for corporate partners.
  • Update the Salesforce database on an ongoing basis, and contribute to preparing project briefs.
  • Carry out other tasks as necessary to keep team projects running smoothly.
  • Deliver excellence in donor relations to maximize revenue gained from partnerships.

 

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • University degree in business administration, marketing or philanthropic development, or equivalent experience.
  • Five or more years of relevant experience.
  • Proven expertise in philanthropic development.
  • Knowledge of business development strategies and techniques.
  • Advanced skills in sales and negotiation.
  • Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of French, an asset.
  • Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
  • Availability to work outside of regular business hours to help with events (evenings and weekends).

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES

  • Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada values.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Team player.
  • Political acumen and excellent judgment.
  • Aptitude for problem-solving.
  • Autonomy, ability to work proactively and be resourceful.
  • Strong priority and time management skills.
  • Highly organized.
  • Adaptable, flexible and agile.

 

WORK CONDITIONS

  • Permanent, full-time position.
  • 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday.
  • Flexible schedule throughout the year.
  • Summer hours.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Vacation and personal leave days.
  • Paid day off on your birthday.
  • Employee recognition program.
  • Group insurance plan.
  • Group RRSP with matching employer contributions.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • The selected candidate will be based in or near the Calgary area, with a remote telework arrangement.
  • Target start date: As soon as possible.

 

TO APPLY

Please email your résumé and cover letter to CV@breakfastclubcanada.org. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

 

Breakfast Club of Canada promotes employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

Accounting Technician

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 an Accounting Technician to join the Finance and Accounting team. Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the selected candidate will be responsible for handling end-to-end accounts receivable processes and assisting various stakeholders in managing donations.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with deposits and reconciliations.
  • Process receivables and produce reports for various internal stakeholders.
  • Reconcile data from external management tools (CRM system) with accounting figures.
  • Ensure the accuracy of information in the CRM system.
  • Produce month-end analyses and reports.
  • Act as a resource person for tax receipt-related matters.
  • Assist donors with the various payment methods available.
  • Assist the members of the Finance and Accounting team with a variety of tasks.
  • Perform other related duties.

 

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Vocational or college diploma (DVS/DEP, ACS/AEC or DCS/DEC) in accounting, administration or a related discipline.
  • Five or more years of experience in a similar position.
  • Fluency in spoken and written French and English.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central, an asset.
  • Knowledge of Salesforce, a major asset.

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES

  • Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada values.
  • Thorough and detail-oriented.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to identify and make connections between various elements and determine the actions to be taken.
  • Independent, resourceful and proactive.
  • Strong communication skills and customer service mindset.
  • Collaborative team player.

 

WORK CONDITIONS

  • Permanent, full-time position (Monday to Friday).
  • Flexible hours.
  • Summer work schedule.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Vacation and personal leave days.
  • Paid day off on your birthday.
  • Group insurance plan.
  • Access to 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 in hybrid mode from the Boucherville office or remotely from a Canadian city.
  • Start date: As soon as possible.

 

TO APPLY

Please email your résumé and cover letter to CV@breakfastclubcanada.org.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

 

Breakfast Club of Canada promotes employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.