The Breakfast Club of Canada Nutrition Committee has some great tools for you to check out. Be sure to have a closer look and find out how to boost the nutritional value of your breakfasts, encourage children to try new foods and make healthy eating habits stick.
Nutrition Guidelines
The Club’s General Nutrition Guidelines contain a series of recommendations to help you make every breakfast nutrient-dense and nutritionally balanced, with a daily selection from each of the three main food categories. Get inspired by the front-page picture of a colourful plate brimming over with healthy food choices, and keep reading for more examples of recommendations for each category.
Want to dive deeper when making your breakfast menu selections for your students? Then be sure to read our Detailed Nutrition Guidelines, where you can learn more about what goes into a healthy, balanced breakfast.
Swap This… For That!
The Swap This… for That! sheet has some great ideas for incorporating healthier alternatives into your breakfast program menus. The suggested foods and ingredients will increase the nutritional value of your meals. Have a look to see some of the places you can power up children’s mornings!
Nurturing Healthy Eaters
Our Nurturing Healthy Eaters sheet outlines five simple ways you can encourage students to embrace healthy eating. Find out how to create a positive breakfast environment and instil good attitudes toward food.
Special Occasions
Our Special Occasions sheet has some creative ideas for preparing healthy breakfasts to celebrate key dates throughout the year. Looking for inspiration? Look no further!
Tips on Introducing New Foods to Your Program
With our Tips on Introducing New Foods to Your Program, you can learn more about how to successfully diversify your breakfast menu. The information in this document is designed to help schools work new foods into their programs and into children’s daily diets.
Breakfast Club of Canada (BCC) is looking to hire a Senior Advisor, Corporate & Community Giving based in Ontario to join our growing National Philanthropy team. Reporting to the Corporate & Community Giving Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for building philanthropic support from new corporate, foundation and community-based prospects and current donors while leveraging these relationships to maximize giving.
As a fund development generalist, our ideal candidate will have experience working with corporate donors to maximize giving through donations, sponsorship, and employee engagement, as well as experience building community engagement through foundations, third party and peer-to-peer opportunities.
Breakfast Club of Canada promotes employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and strengthen corporate and community support to BCC by increasing funding from current donors and engaging support from new donors through corporate, community and foundation giving.
- Participate in gift agreement negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with philanthropy team colleagues across Canada to share ideas and to ensure all giving opportunities will reach their fullest potential.
- Participate in various local signature event committees as requested by the Corporate & Community Giving Director.
- Participate as a member of cross-functional internal teams as required.
- Provide support, updates and reports as requested to the Corporate & Community Giving Director, and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure accuracy of donor records in the database.
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant post secondary education.
- A minimum of three years experience working within a charitable organization in a fundraising capacity.
- Solid understanding of prospect movement from identification to stewardship.
- Understanding of CRA rules as they relate to charitable giving.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the ability to learn new applications quickly.
- Familiarity with CRM platforms.
- Membership in AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals), an asset.
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and have access to a vehicle as some travel may be required, provincially and nationally.
- Proficient in English, written and spoken, French knowledge, an asset.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada values.
- Donor centric focus.
- Active listener.
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative abilities.
- Resourceful self-starter with an analytical mindset.
- Highly organized and versatile.
- Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
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
- Group insurance plan
- Group RRSP with matching employer contributions
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Employee recognition program
- Professional development
- Reimbursement of professional dues required for employment
- Must pass a background check
- The selected candidate will be based in a major city in Ontario and will work remotely
- 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 (BCC) is looking for a Corporate & Community Giving Advisor. Reporting to the Corporate & Community Giving Lead – Quebec, the selected candidate will be in charge of developing and expanding corporate partnerships, providing support for major partner-driven campaigns in Quebec and assisting the sales committees set up for BCC’s signature events. The Advisor will also work closely with the Philanthropy and Communications & Marketing teams.
The incumbent will be responsible for planning work tasks, achieving established goals and liaising with partners so as 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.
Breakfast Club of Canada promotes employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively seek out and develop new partnerships, targeting various opportunities involving corporate partners.
- Develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with current partners and harness the potential of each partnership.
- Provide oversight of the rollout of BCC’s major campaigns in Quebec, 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.
- Support the team in setting up sales committees and securing sponsors for BCC’s signature events.
- 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.
- Help create 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.
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.
- Knowledge of the charitable sector, an asset.
- Familiar with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Fluency in written and spoken French and English.
- 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 (EAP)
- Professional development opportunities
- Must pass a background check
- The selected candidate will be based at the head office in Boucherville, Quebec, with a hybrid 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 is currently looking to hire a Programs Coordinator in Western Canada. Reporting to the Programs Advisor, the Coordinator will work closely with schools, school boards, and community partners to help them achieve high quality breakfast programs, specifically as it pertains to program management, healthy and culturally appropriate meal preparation, nutritional education, and positive socialization. The successful candidate will also work to engage the community in the Club and its mission by leveraging local social assets.
Breakfast Club of Canada promotes employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate the various steps involved in starting and running school breakfast programs
- Collaborate with schools, communities and regional/local organizations to improve proximity and local capacity in food security, nutrition, student engagement, and program management through ongoing support, in-person visits/training sessions and collaborative partnerships
- Develop and implement projects to improve food security and food access for schools and communities
- Review programs’ performance and ensure quality standards are upheld
- Encourage schools to engage children and youth and get the community involved in a variety of ways
- Keep watch over relevant community activity and stakeholders
- Represent the Club at regional meetings and consultations
- Play a proactive role in collaborative projects
- Carry out various administrative tasks.
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree or college diploma in nutrition, social work, education or another related field
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
- Is familiar with issues related to food security, healthy eating and/or social development
- Project management skills
- Experience working with Indigenous communities (an asset)
- Knowledge of the philanthropic sector (an asset)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and database experience
- Effective facilitation and presentation techniques
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and have access to a vehicle
- Proficient in English, written and spoken, French knowledge, an asset.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Subscribes to the Club’s values
- Ability to train others
- Keen planning, priorities and organizational skills
- Resourceful and aptitude for problem-solving
- Positive and proactive
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with various groups of people
- Ability to work effectively independently as well as within a team and with a wide variety of stakeholders.
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 (EAP)
- Professional development
- Must pass a background check
- The selected candidate will be based at the Vancouver office with a hybrid telework arrangement, or will work remotely in Western Canada (teleworking) with easy access to a major airport.
- Target start date: as soon as possible.
TO APPLY
Please email your resume and cover letter to CV@breakfastclubcanada.org.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Breakfast Club of Canada is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our passionate, dynamic and collaborative team. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the selected candidate will play a key role within the Finance team, contributing to budgeting, financial modelling, operating cost analysis and process improvement. The Financial Analyst will serve as a valued business partner for the organization’s managers and a resource person for the Finance Department.
Breakfast Club of Canada promotes employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Play an active role in the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
- Provide operational support in the analysis of KPIs, and develop reports and dashboards.
- Analyze variances between actual results and budget expectations to inform and support decision-making at the executive level.
- Provide first-level advisory support to the heads of the various business units for budgeting and forecasting purposes.
- Serve as a business partner in analyzing mission-critical projects and agreements.
- Identify key financial risks and put forward solutions for mitigating them.
- Help prepare files for the organization’s leadership.
- Serve as a resource person for the Finance Department.
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- CPA designation, an asset.
- Five to ten years of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with best practices in budgeting and the role played by a business partner.
- Proficiency in Office suite applications (including advanced proficiency in Excel).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI preferred.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, such as Dynamics 365 Business Central, an asset.
- Excellent financial acumen and strong analytical skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken French and English.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada values.
- Leadership skills and keen business sense.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Highly self-directed and disciplined.
- Tolerance for ambiguity.
- Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to handle information ethically, correctly and confidentially.
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 (EAP)
- Professional development
- Reimbursement of professional dues required for employment
- Must pass a background check
- The selected candidate will be based at the head office in Boucherville, Quebec, with a hybrid 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 is currently looking to hire a Programs Coordinator in the Montreal area. Reporting to the Programs Advisor, the Programs Coordinator will work closely with schools and community partners to help them achieve high quality breakfast programs, specifically as it pertains to program management, healthy and culturally appropriate meal preparation, nutritional education and positive socialization. This person will also work to engage the community in the Club and its mission by leveraging local social assets.
Breakfast Club of Canada promotes employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
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 met by each program
- Review programs’ performance and ensure quality standards are upheld
- Encourage schools to engage children and youth and get the community involved in a variety of ways
- Keep watch over relevant community activity
- Represent the Club at regional meetings and consultations
- Play a proactive role in collaborative projects
- Carry out various administrative tasks
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree or college diploma in nutrition, social work, education or another related field
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience
- An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered
- Fluency in written and spoken, both in French and English
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and database experience
- Project management skills
- Is familiar with issues related to food security, healthy eating and/or social development
- Experience with indigenous communities (an asset)
- Knowledge of the philanthropic sector (an asset)
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and have access to a vehicle
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Subscribes to the Club’s values
- Ability to train others
- Keen planning, priorities and organizational skills
- Positive and proactive
- Versatile and resourceful
- Aptitude for problem-solving
- Adaptable and flexible
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with various groups of people
- Ability to work effectively independently as well as within a team and with a wide variety of stakeholders
WORK CONDITIONS
- Permanent, full-time position
- 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday
- Flexible hours
- Competitive salary
- Personal leave days
- Paid day off on your birthday
- Group insurance plan
- Group RRSP with matching employer contributions
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Professional development
- Must pass a background check
- The selected candidate will work remotely from the Montreal area
- Target start date: as soon as possible
TO APPLY
Please email your resume and cover letter to CV@breakfastclubcanada.org.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Breakfast Club of Canada is looking for a Corporate & Community Giving Coordinator. Reporting to the Corporate & Community Giving Lead – Quebec, the selected candidate will work closely with the Philanthropy team, providing support for donor outreach and event planning.
In addition to analyzing and helping respond to incoming fundraising-related enquiries, they will work toward building and maintaining long-term relationships with businesses and other members of the community that express an interest in supporting BCC through their initiatives.
Breakfast Club of Canada promotes employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising support and donor outreach:
- Coordinate the various tasks involved in small and mid-sized fundraising efforts
- Oversee and diligently follow up on each of the steps in the cycle of assigned fundraising activities
- Prepare deliveries of materials sent to donors
- Provide technical support and guidance to donors using BCC’s P2P online platform for their fundraising efforts and ensure they have all the tools they need
- Help re-engage lapsed donors in order to leverage fundraising opportunities
- Represent BCC at various fundraising events in Quebec
- Monitor trends in the philanthropy and fundraising landscape
Administrative support:
- Help draft memorandums of understanding and confirmation letters
- Handle incoming calls and emails as needed and/or direct to the appropriate team member
- Make thank-you and solicitation calls
- Keep records and produce summaries and official reports regularly and as needed
- Ensure donor information is properly managed in the database
- Seek out in-kind partners to meet event-related needs
- Work in conjunction with other departments to bring assigned fundraising activities to a successful conclusion
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree or college diploma in administration, marketing or a related field
- One to three years of relevant experience
- Fluency in written and spoken French and English
- Project management skills
- Knowledge of philanthropy, an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn new applications quickly
- Familiarity with CRM platforms (knowledge of Salesforce, 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
- Prioritization, planning and organizational skills
- Positive attitude, resourcefulness and sense of initiative
- Aptitude for problem-solving
- Agility and adaptability
- Knack for building relationships and delivering an exceptional client experience
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
- 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
- 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday
- Flexible hours
- Competitive salary
- Personal leave days
- Paid day off on your birthday
- Group insurance plan
- Group RRSP with matching employer contributions
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Professional development
- Must pass a background check
- The selected candidate will be based at the head office in Boucherville, Quebec, with a hybrid 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.
