Chief of Staff
Senior Management - VSL Offices
Full-time
Presence: On site
Contract position : No
DescriptionAt Lufa Farms, we’re on a mission to create a better food system and a huge part of this is achieved by growing food where people live, and growing it responsibly. With exciting new projects on the horizon and a motivated team, we’re looking for someone who’s thrilled by the idea of improving the current food system to become our Chief of Staff.The Chief of Staff plays a pivotal role in furthering the company’s vision through project management and supporting all departments to achieve that goal. No two days are the same for the Chief of Staff - our ideal candidate is a Jack of all trades who’s extremely independent and resourceful, adapts to sudden challenges, an all-around first principles thinker, a problem-solver, an excellent communicator, and someone who’s comfortable working wherever and whenever. They’ll liaise with our leadership team and may serve as acting department heads to help scale up a department from within as the company evolves. They’ll be a confidante to the Chief Executive and sounding board for working out ideas and issues with the team. They report to our co-founders and work mostly behind the scenes, pushing forward projects and making sure they run smoothly.Typically, the Chief of Staff is dedicated to one department, and they’ll interact with this team directly, taking on the role of acting manager when necessary. If you would thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply!Responsibilities•Responsible for managing various special projects from A to Z alongside other departments;•Project planning, project management, and process development;•Mediate one-on-one meetings with various team members, providing structure, and ensuring accountability;•Take on an acting management role as needed (to build new teams or scale existing departments).Requirements•A Jack of all trades who loves independent learning and problem solving across various disciplines;•Organized, meticulous, methodical (i.e. you like to-do lists, calendars, and spreadsheets as much as we do);•Resourceful with a strong ability to gather, sort, and act on information;•A proven track record of dedication and hard work in any endeavour (including team management, personal development, or academics);•Comfortable using Google Suite and similar software applications;•Detail-oriented. Include the square root of 81 on the bottom right-hand corner of your CV;•Bi-(or tri- or quadri-)lingual.Schedule•Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and outside regular work hours as required.Compensation & benefits:•Salary to be determined based on experience and knowledge of the candidate;•You’ll be eligible to participate in the firm’s health insurance, dental, and disability programs after completion of the probationary period (paid 50% by the employee and 50% by Lufa Farms);•Access to TELUS Health Virtual Care (direct contact to health professionals by phone, video, or chat) and the Employee and Family Assistance Program (professional, short-term counselling, covering a broad range of interpersonal issues);•30% discount on your Lufa Farms basket.
Senior Management - VSL Offices
Full-time
Presence: On site
Contract position : No
Description
At Lufa Farms, we’re on a mission to create a better food system and a huge part of this is achieved by growing food where people live, and growing it responsibly. With exciting new projects on the horizon and a motivated team, we’re looking for someone who’s thrilled by the idea of improving the current food system to become our Chief of Staff.
The Chief of Staff plays a pivotal role in furthering the company’s vision through project management and supporting all departments to achieve that goal. No two days are the same for the Chief of Staff - our ideal candidate is a Jack of all trades who’s extremely independent and resourceful, adapts to sudden challenges, an all-around first principles thinker, a problem-solver, an excellent communicator, and someone who’s comfortable working wherever and whenever. They’ll liaise with our leadership team and may serve as acting department heads to help scale up a department from within as the company evolves. They’ll be a confidante to the Chief Executive and sounding board for working out ideas and issues with the team. They report to our co-founders and work mostly behind the scenes, pushing forward projects and making sure they run smoothly.
Typically, the Chief of Staff is dedicated to one department, and they’ll interact with this team directly, taking on the role of acting manager when necessary. If you would thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities
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Responsible for managing various special projects from A to Z alongside other departments;
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Project planning, project management, and process development;
•
Mediate one-on-one meetings with various team members, providing structure, and ensuring accountability;
•
Take on an acting management role as needed (to build new teams or scale existing departments).
Requirements
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A Jack of all trades who loves independent learning and problem solving across various disciplines;
•
Organized, meticulous, methodical (i.e. you like to-do lists, calendars, and spreadsheets as much as we do);
•
Resourceful with a strong ability to gather, sort, and act on information;
•
A proven track record of dedication and hard work in any endeavour (including team management, personal development, or academics);
•
Comfortable using Google Suite and similar software applications;
•
Detail-oriented. Include the square root of 81 on the bottom right-hand corner of your CV;
•
Bi-(or tri- or quadri-)lingual.
Schedule
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Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and outside regular work hours as required.
Compensation & benefits:
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Salary to be determined based on experience and knowledge of the candidate;
•
You’ll be eligible to participate in the firm’s health insurance, dental, and disability programs after completion of the probationary period (paid 50% by the employee and 50% by Lufa Farms);
•
Access to TELUS Health Virtual Care (direct contact to health professionals by phone, video, or chat) and the Employee and Family Assistance Program (professional, short-term counselling, covering a broad range of interpersonal issues);
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30% discount on your Lufa Farms basket.
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