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CURRENT OPENINGS
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Maintenance Technician
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters
DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the General Manager, the Maintenance Technician is part of a team responsible for the general well-being of Balzac’s Coffee, both at our Head Office and Roastery as well as for our Café locations as situations dictate. Our operational mantras are “everything works” and “like new” to the best of our ability. The candidate will have full support in those regards. We are currently seeking an individual with the skills and experience to help us with general maintenance. With the position based out of our Production and Packaging Facility and Warehouse in Ancaster, support to that team on site will be a key aspect. The ideal candidate(s) will have full time availability Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am to 5pm. Afterhours support may be required on occasion. A strong and capable driving record and ability is critical. The company vehicle is a large cube van, and the successful candidate must be comfortable driving through the busy GTA. A commitment and passion for customer service is critical. Key responsibilities will include:KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take a lead role in “everything works” for the company.
- Maintain the trouble shooting call list for our Café Teams so they know who to call for any situation.
- The Maintenance Technician will take the lead role in repairs when third party resources are not available or if it is a truly more cost-effective situation
- Maintaining a list of projects and requests for prioritization and solution discussions (with GM)
- Maintain document standardization of all equipment across the company.
- May assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) that related to preventative maintenance of café equipment.
- Complete service orders and documentation specific to our HACCP food safety protocols.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Aptitude for fixing equipment and/or determining repair strategies
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Responds to emergencies (e.g., broken/clogged pipes/drains, power failures, etc.).
- Maintain a positive work environment.
- Safe driving practices.
- A willingness to assume the most effective role
Qualifications
- 5+ years of related experience.
- Have aptitude for empowering others, not necessary to be the person that fixes, but to be the person to coordinate the fixes and maintain the support network/call list.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Experience with painting, drywall, light carpentry, and plumbing is preferred.
- Exceptional time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Commitment to excellence and exceedingly high standards.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships that grow the brand and reputation.
- Willingness to assume other duties and responsibilities
Working Conditions
- The position is based out of our Ancaster Office where much of the work can be delegated to our partners or through coaching to our Café Team, but physical on-site work will be required frequently.
- Travel is required based on operational demands (must hold and maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license).
- Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously to meet the demands of a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
- Required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Locations:
- 675 Tradewind Drive, Ancaster, ON
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Full-Time Baristas
RYERSON IMAGE ARTS
DESCRIPTION
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters opened in 1996 and now features seventeen locations. Our focus is simple – to serve an exceptional product in a beautiful environment. Each of our locations has been carefully selected for its historic significance and character. Rich in detail and vintage ephemera, Balzac’s Cafes are perfect venues to delve into a good book, catch up with an old friend, or just simply enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and a sweet treat. We are currently seeking a Barista with full-time availability (including evenings, weekends, and holidays).The position reports to the Café Manager, RYERSON IMAGE ARTS. Previous Barista experience is an asset, but we are willing to train. A commitment and passion for customer service is critical.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Customer Service
- Order Preparation
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong work ethic, keep the Café clean
- Maintain a positive work environment
- Maintaining of customer service and Café cleanliness standards
- Being an Ambassador for all company products and practices
QUALIFICATIONS
- Barista experience preferred but not required
- Previous employment in customer service preferred
- Ability to work in a Team environment
- Willingness to accept the most effective role
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Ability to work standing up for 8 hour shifts.
- Ability on occasion to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted and carry as required
- Ability to lift and turn throughout the shift
- Ability to twist, turn, reach and work above shoulder level.
Working Schedule:
- Full-time, day shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Locations:
- RYERSON IMAGE ARTS, 122 Bond Street Toronto, ON.
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Senior Financial Analyst
Head Office
DESCRIPTION
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing and delivering customized, meaningful financial metrics, reports, and analysis to provide strategic insight to divisional leaders and Balzac’s Coffee Ltd. as a whole. This role is a key contributor to explaining monthly financial performance and deviations from budget while also providing insight into financial trends and making recommendations to financial forecasts, enabling the business to make informed decisions. Working alongside senior business leaders the job incumbent assists in pricing analysis and costing decisions by being attuned to market price fluctuations and providing robust margin analysis. As a skilled presenter, the job incumbent will transform complex data and information into meaningful recommendations and explanations to senior business leaders. As an innovative, technologically proficient, and experienced professional, the Senior Financial Analyst will proactively review and improve internal reporting systems and processes to streamline data collection and improve the quality of financial analytics for the entire Balzac’s leadership team.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform detailed financial analysis and follow-up on division and department monthly performance and variances to budget related to sales, gross-margin, and price/volume/mix analysis.
- Assist the Controller in preparing a monthly financial reporting package by providing pertinent analytical and comprehensive executive level explanatory information regarding Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets and, key metrics like price/volume/mix and gross margin analysis.
- Work closely with Director of Finance, Controller, other senior leaders, and divisional leaders to provide financial modeling and analysis to assist in preparing budgets, projections, costing decisions, and strategic plans for Balzac’s Coffee Ltd. and Divisions; responding, at times, to ad-hoc requests.
- In coordination with divisional leaders, develop detailed sales build-up by product category and/or location and monthly phasing of sales ensuring appropriate margin flow through.
- Assisting the Director of Finance, drive an efficient, effective, and comprehensive process for developing financial and budgeting plans and analysis that links to the strategic objectives.
- Lead and manage projects to implement new financial system functionality and processes.
- Develop visualization/graphical mastery and dashboarding solutions that transform “mountains of data” into visualizations that provoke action and drive decision making.
- Assist in month end close processes, where needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a financial analyst or similar role with extensive budget/forecast experience required.
- Degree in Business with a concentration in accounting/finance or another related field is required.
- Recently completed CPA professional designation or working towards the completion of CPA, preferred.
- Experience with business analytical software such as PowerBI or Tableau, an asset.
KEY CANDIDATE COMPETENCIES
- Sound knowledge of and some experience with inventory costing.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint (designing, building, and maintaining files), and business analytical software skills.
- Capable of analyzing and resolving complex questions related to financial statements.
- Adept at researching, investigating, and analyzing numerical information in order to project financial outcomes.
- Ability to clearly and professionally present financial data to various levels of management.
- Possess robust knowledge of finance, business administration and economics.
- Highly proactive and action oriented with a willingness to drive improvements and change.
- The ability to think outside the box in relation to process improvement and data integrity.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid work arrangement – this position primarily works in an office setting but may be permitted to work remotely due to public health recommendations and office safety protocols, as assessed on case-by-case basis.
- Evenings, weekends, and some overtime hours to accommodate business demands and position requirements may be required.
Locations:
- Head Office, 675 Tradewind Drive, Unit 4, Ancaster, ON L9G 4V5
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Barista
UP Express
DESCRIPTION
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters opened in 1996 and now features seventeen locations. Our focus is simple – to serve an exceptional product in a beautiful environment. Each of our locations has been carefully selected for its historic significance and character. Rich in detail and vintage ephemera, Balzac’s Cafes are perfect venues to delve into a good book, catch up with an old friend, or just simply enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and a sweet treat. The position reports to the Café Manager, UP Express. Previous Barista experience is an asset, but we are willing to train. A commitment and passion for customer service is critical.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Customer Service
- Order Preparation
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong work ethic, keep the Café clean
- Maintain a positive work environment
- Maintaining of customer service and Café cleanliness standards
- Being an Ambassador for all company products and practices
QUALIFICATIONS
- Barista experience preferred but not required
- Previous employment in customer service preferred
- Ability to work in a Team environment
- Willingness to accept the most effective role
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Ability to work standing up for 8 hour shifts.
- Ability on occasion to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted and carry as required
- Ability to lift and turn throughout the shift
- Ability to twist, turn, reach and work above shoulder level.
Locations:
- UP Express Platform at Union Station. 7 Station Street, the Path, Skywalk, Toronto, ON.
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Full-Time Baristas
STRATFORD & KLEINBURG
DESCRIPTION
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters opened in 1996 and now features seventeen locations as well as a wholesale division. Our focus is simple – to serve an exceptional product in a beautiful environment. Each of our locations has been carefully selected for its historic significance and character. Rich in detail and vintage ephemera, Balzac’s Cafes are perfect venues to delve into a good book, catch up with an old friend, or just simply enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and a sweet treat. We are currently seeking a Barista with full-time availability (including evenings, weekends, and holidays). The position reports to the Café Manager. Previous Barista experience is preferred, but we are willing to train. A commitment and passion for customer service is critical.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Customer Service
- Order Preparation
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong work ethic, keep the Café clean
- Maintain a positive work environment
- Maintaining of customer service and Café cleanliness standards
- Being an Ambassador for all company products and practices
QUALIFICATIONS
- Barista experience preferred but not required
- Previous employment in customer service preferred
- Ability to work in a Team environment
- Willingness to accept the most effective role
- Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Ability to work standing up for 8 hour shifts.
- Ability on occasion to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted and carry as required
- Ability to lift and turn throughout the shift
- Ability to twist, turn, reach and work above shoulder level.
Working Schedule:
- Full-time, day shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Locations:
- KLEINBURG, 10499 Islington Ave Kleinburg, ON
- STRATFORD, 149 Ontario St, Stratford, ON N5A 3H1
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Full or Part-time Baristas
Various café locations
DESCRIPTION
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters opened in 1996 and now features seventeen locations as well as a wholesale division. Our focus is simple – to serve an exceptional product in a beautiful environment. Each of our locations has been carefully selected for its historic significance and character. Rich in detail and vintage ephemera, Balzac’s Cafes are perfect venues to delve into a good book, catch up with an old friend, or just simply enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and a sweet treat. We are currently seeking a Barista with full-time availability (including evenings, weekends, and holidays). The position reports to the Café Manager. Previous Barista experience is preferred, but we are willing to train. A commitment and passion for customer service is critical.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Customer Service
- Order Preparation
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong work ethic, keep the Café clean
- Maintain a positive work environment
- Maintaining of customer service and Café cleanliness standards
- Being an Ambassador for all company products and practices
QUALIFICATIONS
- Barista experience preferred but not required
- Previous employment in customer service preferred
- Ability to work in a Team environment
- Willingness to accept the most effective role
- Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Ability to work standing up for 8 hour shifts.
- Ability on occasion to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted and carry as required
- Ability to lift and turn throughout the shift
- Ability to twist, turn, reach and work above shoulder level.
Working Schedule:
- Full-time and part-time, day shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Locations:
- Various café locations, please indicate which café you are applying for.