Responsible for supporting Customer Sales teams by ensuring key sales information, insights and recommendations are available on a timely basis to enhance customer business development efforts.  Equally responsible for providing support and information to internal business functions consequently allowing Customer Sales teams effective external focus.             

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 12. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Ensure flawless execution of order fulfillment, liaising with internal departments to ensure customer expectations are met / exceeded
• Attend key customer meetings -business reviews, planning meetings, new product presentations, etc.- with Customer Business Development Managers
• Provide back-up support to Customer Business Development Managers (i.e. vacation coverage etc.)
• Complete analysis, gain key insights and make recommendations on key performance indicators/trends and future opportunities such as sales volume, trade spending, KAAP, advertising promotions, new product launches, pricing, etc.
• Assist in the development of customer presentations (i.e. product launches, customer business plan/reviews, promotions, merchandising, pricing, etc.)
• In conjunction with other functions, coordinate, support or lead processes internally to allow Customer Managers increased external focus
• Effectively communicate customer requirements across all internal functions
• Ensure systems / processes are effectively managed and improved
• Recognize and make recommendations on cost reduction opportunities
• Assist customer team with information requests, key insights, recommendations and processes (support external processes / lead and support internal processes)
• Develop a deep understanding of the customer to provide value-added services to the customer team and customer(s)
• Support internal business functions with information and insights
• Improve internal process to support effectiveness, efficiency and external focus
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary education required - business focus preferred
• 2-3 years’ work experience in a sales or marketing function
• Previous Customer Business Development Representative experience considered an asset
• Experience working with LDIA and AC Nielsen considered an asset
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Strong analytical skills; ability to gain and communicate key insights
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, demanding work environment
• Highly organized, fact-based and detail oriented
• Able to anticipate internal/external customers’ needs and proactively seek to satisfy those needs

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

As a member of the VP Finance, Controller’s team, the primary responsibility of this position is to integrate financial reporting, process, controls and analysis into Maple Leaf’s Integrated Report and Sustainability Strategies. This position will work closely with the Sustainability team and support their work. This includes the accountability of producing the Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) Inventory, staying current with evolving GHG and financial standards and identifying our financial exposure to sustainability related initiatives, such as carbon market credits. This also includes staying current with all new guidelines and standards, including SBTi, FLAG, and IFRS S1 and S2.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 13. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Accountable for the calculation and methodology of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and ensure it is aligned with the latest Greenhouse Gas Protocol Guidance.
• Assess the impact of environmental strategies such as regenerative agriculture and anerobic digestion on the GHG inventory.
• Lead the evaluation of Science-Based Target Initiative target setting and responsible for the application and assessment process.
• Review all Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) metric, ensuring accuracy in data, consistency in approach, repeatability and reportability within the annual Integrated Report, Task Force on Carbon-Related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”), Global Reporting Initiative Index (“GRI”), Carbon Disclosure Project (“CDP”) Questionnaire, etc.
• Support the Sustainability Team in preparing material and attending Disclosure Committee meetings.
• Manage the carbon offset programs and renewable energy credits used to maintain our carbon neutral claim.  
• Maintain the internal carbon calculator used to assess environmental impacts to all capital expenditure requests
• Research and determine, in conjunction with the technical accounting team, the accounting treatment and impact of any sustainability efforts and resultant impact to Maple Leaf’s financial results.
• Key subject matter expert in the implementation of a GHG system to automate the calculation of the GHG inventory
• Liaise with external auditors
• Manage a team of two professional staff
• Special projects as required

What You’ll Bring:

• CPA, CA designation, with 10+ years of experience
• Knowledge of IFRS guidance on ESG, including S1 and S2
• Experience with GHG inventory and SBTi would be an asset
• A good understanding of internal controls, especially around non-financial data
• Previous experience with external auditors
• Strong reporting, budgeting, and analytical skills
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to be able deal and build relationships with people at all levels in the organization
• Ability to work with a positive attitude and in a professional manner
• Possess strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand process and identify opportunities for improvement to develop and create efficient processes
• Exhibits a keen interest in social and environmental causes and initiatives
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Advanced PC proficiency, especially in Excel
• Experience with SAP and Sustainability’s Resource Advisor Software would be an asset

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.

This position requires an individual with extensive experience in project management with the ability to multi-task in order to complete medium to large sized projects simultaneously.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 08. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Develop and manage (Capital) project plans, operations, budgets and schedules (annual and multi-year) and prepares CER's (Capital Expenditure Requests)
• Provide engineering support for the operations group
• Assist senior management in developing and justifying capital expenditure requests
• Investigate practical, cost-effective and innovative plant improvement solutions
• Utilize and incorporate Six Sigma and other project management tools, methodology and principles
• Negotiate contracts and supervise equipment vendors, service providers and contractors
• Actively participate in company initiatives; e.g. Innovation, Share groups, MyMLF, Energy Efficiency
• Manage and develop the capital plans of the Plant Manager, Production, Maintenance Managers, Engineering and all other functions to achieve low cost producer status.
• Supervise contractors when on site.
• Create project budget based on agreed scope.
• Form and manage project schedules.
• Utilize project management tools
• Other responsibilities as required

What You’ll Bring:

The successful candidate will be results-oriented, thrive in a fast paced, demanding environment, and have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all employees. Candidates must have:

• 5 years experience as an engineer or Mechanical/Electrical Technologist, or 10 plus years of equivalent project experience.
• Proven track record of handling multiple medium to large sized projects.
• Team player with effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical and planning abilities combined with practical business sense.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and Project Management software).
• Working knowledge of industry codes and regulations e.g. OH&S, WHMIS, HACCP.
• Knowledge and experience with Food industry would be an asset

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.This position requires an individual with extensive experience in project management with the ability to multi-task in order to complete medium to large sized projects simultaneously.
  
  Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 08. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

  Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

  • Develop and manage (Capital) project plans, operations, budgets and schedules (annual and multi-year) and prepares CER's (Capital Expenditure Requests)
  • Provide engineering support for the operations group
  • Assist senior management in developing and justifying capital expenditure requests
  • Investigate practical, cost-effective and innovative plant improvement solutions
  • Utilize and incorporate Six Sigma and other project management tools, methodology and principles
  • Negotiate contracts and supervise equipment vendors, service providers and contractors
  • Actively participate in company initiatives; e.g. Innovation, Share groups, MyMLF, Energy Efficiency
  • Manage and develop the capital plans of the Plant Manager, Production, Maintenance Managers, Engineering and all other functions to achieve low cost producer status.
  • Supervise contractors when on site.
  • Create project budget based on agreed scope.
  • Form and manage project schedules.
  • Utilize project management tools
  • Other responsibilities as required

  What You’ll Bring:

  The successful candidate will be results-oriented, thrive in a fast paced, demanding environment, and have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all employees. Candidates must have:
  • 5 years experience as an engineer or Mechanical/Electrical Technologist, or 10 plus years of equivalent project experience.
  • Proven track record of handling multiple medium to large sized projects.
  • Team player with effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, analytical and planning abilities combined with practical business sense.
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and Project Management software).
  • Working knowledge of industry codes and regulations e.g. OH&S, WHMIS, HACCP.
  • Knowledge and experience with Food industry would be an asset

  What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

  • Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
  • An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
  • Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
  • Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
  • Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
  • Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

Reporting to the People Leader, the Human Resource Specialist will be responsible for a wide variety of Human Resource services for Maple Leaf Agri-Farms supporting locations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. 

A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will do
•    Lead and execute recruitment and selection for hourly employees within Manitoba and Saskatchewan to budget and ensure accurate reporting
•    Participate in the design- and implementation of the annual hourly recruitment strategy
•    Execute the recruitment action plan and recommend enhancements to ensure the labour needs of the business are met
•    Responsible for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
•    Build and maintain good working relationships with external parties and targeted communities to support hourly recruitment
•    Administer HR processes relating to the hire and orientation of new hourly employees including setting up personal record files, forms completion, coordinate and administer targeted job ad placement to increase candidate pool
•    Organize, participate and deliver job and career fairs for hourly recruitment
•    Develop, track, report and maintain detailed accurate records relating to hourly recruitment for internal and external reporting
•    Responsible for coordinating retention and recognition programs such as the Hourly Employee Referral, Spotlight Award programs etc.
•    Assist with projects and events from the MLF Diversity and Inclusion and Mental Health Strategies 
•    Providing weekly and monthly reporting as required 
•    Other tasks as assigned

What you will bring:
•    Human Resources Certificate/Diploma
•    Proven experience in a HR Specialist role 
•    Good working knowledge of all levels of recruitment and HR program delivery
•    Working knowledge of Manitoba and Saskatchewan employment legislation
•    Experience working with Foreign Worker Programs
•    Experience in Diversity & Inclusion and Mental Health Strategies would be considered an asset
•    Must possess excellent skills in:
         o    Relationship-building
         o    Oral and written communication 
         o    Organization and time management 
         o    Problem solving and troubleshooting
         o    Meeting deadlines
         o    Attention to detail
         o    MS Office
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a self-starter
•    Proven creativity 
•    Ability to ensure integrity of data and confidentiality of employee information
•    Experience in SAP is considered an asset
•    Experience in Kronos is considered an asset
•    CHRP designation or working towards designation is an asset

The Opportunity:

The Communications Coordinator reports to the Manger, Communications. The successful candidate will serve in the Communications and Public Affairs department and assist in all aspects of the group’s work, including both internal and external communications, corporate communications, media relations, community involvement activities, brand marketing and product launches, corporate event planning and corporate digital communications.

The candidate will possess previous communications experience and can effectively communicate and engage with Maple Leaf Foods 13,000+ Team Members across more than25 facilities throughout North America. The candidate will work cross functionally with a variety of subject matter experts to support the Communications team’s programs that will drive engagement among Maple Leaf Foods.
The candidate will also work with media and agency partners. The candidate will be involved in supporting the team in a variety of communications campaigns, with the goal of supporting Maple Leaf Foods to communicate our Vision to be the most sustainable protein company on Earth and our Mission to Raise the Good in Food.  

To be successful, the candidate will have the ability to support multiple stakeholders with internal communications and support external campaigns, all while managing assigned deliverables on a timely basis, in a fast-paced setting.

This role seeks a combination of strong writing, strategic thinking, planning, strong organization, and a willingness to be a team player. An established knowledge, history and experience in the overall specialty of corporate communications and public relations is an asset.  

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 06. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Internal Communications

• Assist in identifying, coordinating and prioritizing strategic and tactical communications by maintaining a communications calendar of events to guide the team in long-term strategic planning.
• Create materials and content to support different internal initiatives (Food Safety Symposium, Food Security Symposium, Commemoration) that will inform and raise awareness of key organizational events, strategies and priorities.
• Build relationships and contacts with different departments to assist in developing communication materials for different internal campaigns and company initiatives.
• Support the Sr. Content Specialist in the creation, management, maintenance, and scheduling of stories on the internal communications intranet:
  • • Assist in developing meaningful content on the site and organizing an editorial calendar of regular content,
    • Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of content according to brand guidelines. This includes site administration and training other internal users as required,
    • Analyze data and analytics of article performance, on an as-needed basis.
  • Update important corporate documents, such as informational fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, backgrounders and templates. Working with internal stakeholders including translation teams to manage updates and approval processes.

External Communications

• Assist with media monitoring and distribution, including analyzing morning media reports, distributing sensitive articles to internal departments.
• Write and seek approvals for external corporate communication materials including corporate fact sheets, key messages, Q&As and backgrounders.
• Support in updating corporate website content, provide website update recommendations and perform regular website audits for accuracy and consistency.
• Draft insightful and compelling blogs for the corporate website, on a variety of topics related to the Maple Leaf Foods business. Liaise and/or interview subject matter experts to write content, as needed. Pitch and produce creative ideas, according to SEO optimization.  
• Assist the Manager, Communications, with monitoring issues of corporate concern via traditional and social media.

What You’ll Bring:

• 2-3+ years of experience in communications including established skills in writing and editing, and planning and scheduling across multiple internal mediums.
• PR agency experience a strong asset.
• The candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma from an accredited college or university with specialization in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field of study.
• Experience in communication principles and practices, including familiarity in change management.
• Comfortable prioritizing and balancing multiple schedules and competing deadlines.
• Detail oriented and organized, and thrives in a fast-paced business environment.
• Demonstrates strong writing and editing skills.
• Communicates effectively with senior management, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Independent self-starter who works collaboratively and resourcefully within a team.
• Experience with web-based tools and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and WordPress (SharePoint expertise considered an asset).
• Graphic design skills (Photo editing experience on Canva / Photoshop and/or video editing skills on Adobe Premiere) considered an asset.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.