Senior Corporate Communications and Public Relations Advisor

(Maternity Leave Replacement)

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 Communications and Public Relations Advisor for a maternity leave replacement lasting 12 to 16 months, depending on the starting date. Reporting to the Communications and Marketing Director, the selected candidate will play a strategic role in planning and implementing the organization’s corporate communications, public relations and internal communications initiatives, ensuring messages are consistent, compatible with BCC branding and in alignment with organizational priorities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement the annual corporate communications and public relations plan, taking organizational priorities and regional realities into consideration.
• Ensure communications initiatives are aligned with BCC’s objectives and define the corresponding key performance indicators.
• Ensure the organization’s key messages are consistently communicated and updated as changes occur. Oversee the production of strategic corporate communications tools, including the annual report and fact sheets.
• Support communications related to core strategic and organizational priorities.
• Develop and execute national and regional public relations strategies aimed at raising the organization’s profile.
• Advise other teams regarding public relations needs and opportunities, and manage the collaboration with the public relations agency.
• Implement mechanisms to identify and structure stories, initiatives and testimonials from the field. Ensure this content is gathered and adapted as needed to support corporate communications, public relations and marketing efforts.
• Ensure various aspects of breakfast programs, including nutrition and impact-related information, are conveyed in a compelling way.
• Work to align efforts between the programs, communications and marketing teams to optimize the planning and execution of various initiatives.
• Develop and implement an internal communications plan to ensure information flows smoothly within the organization and promotes team engagement.
• Supervise key internal communications initiatives and develop impactful tools and practices.
• Supervise and support a two-person team and manage the public relations budget.
• Carry out all other related tasks required to ensure the Communications and Marketing Department runs smoothly.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in communications, public relations or a related discipline.
• Five to eight years of relevant experience in a similar position.
• Fluency in spoken and written French and English (English is required for communications and meetings several times a month with colleagues and stakeholders across Canada).
• Excellent writing skills in both French and English, and ability to adapt messages to various audiences.
• Excellent command of strategic communications and a range of corporate communications and public relations tools (media relations, reputation management, brand positioning, etc.).
• Knowledge of issues specific to corporate communications and the not-for-profit sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada values.
• An influential leader with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to expertly advise various levels of internal and external teams.
• Strategic mindset and analytical skills that can be tapped into to identify visibility opportunities, guide communications priorities and contribute to the organization’s brand positioning.
• Planning, project management and multitasking skills.
• Organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, show initiative and exercise professional judgment.
• Flexibility and capacity to pivot quickly in a constantly changing environment.
• Creative and detail-oriented with an excellent work ethic.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Temporary, full-time position (12 to 16 months, depending on starting date).
• Flexible schedule.
• Summer hours.
• Competitive salary.
• Vacation and personal leave days.
• Paid day off on your birthday.
• Group insurance plan with premiums partially covered by the employer.
• Access to telemedicine services and employee assistance program.
• Group RRSP with matching employer contributions.
• The selected candidate will work in hybrid mode from the Boucherville or Vancouver office, or remotely from a Canadian city.
• Target start date: As soon as possible.

TO APPLY

Please email your résumé and cover letter via Isarta. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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