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.

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

THE POSITION

Breakfast Club of Canada is looking for a Communications and Public Relations Advisor. Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, the incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing the Club’s communications and public relations plans, while ensuring that strategies are aligned with those of other departments. This person also plays a key role within the communications and marketing team and serves as a main contact with the government relations and the programs teams on communications and marketing projects.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct daily media monitoring to identify opportunities and threats related to all of the organization’s activities and prepare media reviews.
• Prepare media coverage reports for the Club, events, and other needs.
• Participate in the development and execution of public relations strategies for the Club, including for major campaigns, ambassadors, government relations, partners, and programs.
• Draft communication materials, including press releases, key messages, speaking notes, etc.
• Act as point of contact for the media and prepare internal spokespersons.
• Work closely with public relations agencies on media relations opportunities.
• Collaborate on the positioning of the President and CEO.
• Collaborate daily with the government relations and programs teams and advise them on communication trends and best practices.
• Support the government relations team with the writing, production, and distribution of communications materials, including communications plans, newsletters, social media posts, and any other relevant content.
• Support the programs and operations team in the development of communications materials, including communication plans, key messages, social media posts, and any other relevant content.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in communications, public relations or a related discipline.
• Three (3) years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent command of written and spoken French and English.
• Extensive experience and skill in writing for various communications platforms.
• Experience working with media monitoring tools.
• Experience working in the social enterprise, non-profit or philanthropy sector (an asset).
• Bilingualism required (French and English), both spoken and written, due to regular communications and meetings with English-speaking colleagues and partners across the country.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada’s mission and values.
• Political acumen and professionalism.
• Excellent relational and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set and manage priorities.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to change.
• Rigor and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and a sense of initiative.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Flexible hours to promote work-life balance.
• Summer work schedule.
• Annual salary from $60,000 to $75,000, depending on experience.
• 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.
• 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 a hybrid mode if based in the Boucherville (Quebec) or Vancouver (British Columbia) area, or entirely remotely if based elsewhere in Canada.
• Target start date: as soon as possible.