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You will lead a transformative approach to talent acquisition, ensuring our team, processes, and competencies are aligned to support the organizational strategy and our Maple Leaf Blueprint.  
 
Reporting to the Vice President, Talent, you will coach and develop the Talent Acquisition team to deliver high-impact and business-aligned hiring solutions. Specifically, you will:  

• Foster a High-Performing Talent Team: Empower, mentor, and motivate the recruitment team to excel as Talent Advisors. Support competency development in strategic partnerships, recruitment delivery, agile planning, data and insights, candidate experience, talent sourcing, and tech adoption. 
• Strengthen Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate closely with senior leaders and hiring managers, aligning recruitment strategies with business goals. Guide team members in developing trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and other corporate functions. 
• Champion Workforce Planning and Agility: Lead talent forecasting and support workforce planning initiatives to ensure we meet evolving talent demands. Instill an agile mindset within the team to adapt quickly to market changes and emerging business needs. 
• Optimize Resourcing Models: Implement adaptable resourcing strategies. Assess internal competencies and external market opportunities to recommend the most effective approaches for current and long-term talent needs. 
• Lead our Frontline Recruitment Strategy: Support and advise Maple Leaf Foods plants to streamline recruitment processes, implement recruitment tools, and oversee our international candidate recruitment programs.  
• Align Recruitment Programs with Organizational Strategy: Coach and support team members to deliver impactful Executive Recruitment, Campus Recruitment, and Internal Mobility programs. 
• Leverage Data-Driven Insights: Develop a culture of analytics-driven recruitment, enabling the team to use data and insights to guide hiring decisions and anticipate talent needs.  
• Drive a Best-in-Class Candidate Experience: Lead initiatives to deliver an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring every candidate interaction is positive and reflective of the values and commitments of Maple Leaf Foods. Foster team-wide commitment to making the recruitment process engaging, transparent, and inclusive. 
• Utilize Emerging Technologies: Equip the team to leverage AI and other cutting-edge tools that enhance recruitment efficiency and innovation.  
• Optimize Vendor Partnerships: Streamline and manage relationships with recruitment vendors and partners to maximize value, efficiency, and alignment with our talent needs.  
• Amplify our Employer Brand and EVP: Develop and champion a compelling Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and Employer Brand program that resonates with current and prospective talent. Lead employer brand initiatives to promote Maple Leaf Foods as an employer of choice. 
• Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Promote and foster DEI at every stage of the recruitment lifecycle. Build and implement strategies that attract diverse talent and create equitable opportunities, supporting our broader DEI goals. 
• Support M&A Talent Integration: Provide expertise in mergers and acquisitions by conducting thorough talent due diligence and analyzing workforce alignment. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure talent strategies support M&A outcomes. 
• Strive for Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement with Talent Acquisition processes. Implement frameworks that enhance productivity, effectiveness, and alignment with our objectives. 
• Provide Talent Analytics & Reporting to the Business: Establish metrics, analytics, and reporting tools that track recruitment performance and effectiveness. Leverage these insights to proactively address emerging needs and guide our strategic direction. 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 09. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

What You’ll Bring to the Role: 

• Visionary Leadership & Strategic Acumen: You bring demonstrated success in creating and executing talent acquisition strategies that align with long-term business goals. Previous success leading recruitment functions within manufacturing and supply chain is an asset.  
• Influence & Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to develop trusted partnerships and engage effectively with senior leaders. You are skilled in communicating a compelling vision and aligning talent goals with organizational priorities. 
• Innovation in Talent Acquisition: You have a consistent record of introducing and scaling advanced recruitment practices. You are recognized as a “thought leader” within the Talent Acquisition industry, as seen in your efforts to educate and inform the broader TA community on next-gen talent strategy. 
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Deep expertise in utilizing data and analytics to guide recruitment strategies, forecast talent needs, and improve processes. You advocate for data-informed decision-making to elevate recruitment effectiveness and business alignment. 
• International Talent Mobility Expertise: You bring expertise and remain current on government policies related to the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), cross-border recruitment, and other global mobility programs. 
• Operational Excellence & Organizational Development: You bring a proven track record of implementing efficient processes, metrics, and frameworks that drive continuous improvement within talent acquisition and adjacent HR functions. 
• Employer Branding & EVP Development: You have a portfolio of examples that support your ability to craft and promote a compelling Employer Value Proposition. 
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): You have recurring success in embedding DEI principles into recruitment and talent practices. You are skilled at building inclusive hiring processes that attract diverse talent and create equitable opportunities. 
• Executive-Level Problem Solving & Agility: You have a history of navigating complex challenges at the senior leadership level with agility and sound judgment. You’re also skilled at promoting a culture of empowerment, curiosity, and flexibility across the recruitment function. 

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.

Reporting to the Purpose Advisor and Chair of Centre for Action on Food Security (CAFS), the Executive Assistant will provide executive level administrative support to the Purpose Advisor and Chair, Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security (MLCFS); the VP Govt and Industry Relations (GIR); the VP Animal Care; and the Director of Community Involvement/Executive Director, MLCFS.  The successful candidate will navigate this dynamic role to interact seamlessly addressing the needs across various leaders simultaneously, which exercising professionalism and discretion.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 10. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of several leaders representing a service-orientated approach
• Extensive calendar management, including arranging meetings, monitoring events, and resolving conflicts.
• Arrange travel schedules and associated arrangements.
• Preparing and submitting travel and expense claim reports accurately and on time.
• Working with Finance lead, support financial requirements, including assisting with budget preparation and monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial updates and tracking actual spend versus budget.
• Supporting accounts receivables and payables requirements including new vendor requests, generation of purchase orders, and coordinating with vendors, accounts payable, and finance functions.
• Supporting the Raise the Good in the Neighbourhood volunteer program.
• Plan and co-ordinate onsite, offsite, and remote meetings, group, project and team events when required.
• Scheduling lobby meetings, tracking outreach to key government contacts, and managing federal and provincial lobby registries.
• Maintaining MLF’s inventory of association memberships and internal registry of association participation.
• Formatting and sending correspondence and maintaining registry of official correspondence.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations and other documents as required.
• Provide general administrative support including maintaining department distribution lists and managing shared drive or Teams access/approvals and managing shared email inboxes.
• Any other projects or responsibilities as assigned to help the MLCFS, GIR, and Animal Care teams.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years experience required in working in an executive assistant role supporting senior leaders.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to coordinate tasks between multiple leaders
• Ability to operate independently and eeffectively manage multiple priorities and/or requests in a fast-paced, changing environment with limited daily direction.
• High energy, positive outlook and results-driven with an interest in taking ownership and assuming accountability.
• Proactive approach with the ability to predict and resolve issues in advance.
• Desire to solve problems, think creatively, and build new skills beyond administrative proficiency.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to work collaboratively, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly proficient with Outlook suite - PowerPoint, Excel and Word is a must; SAP experience is an asset.
• Excellent organizational and  project management skills with the ability to identify and solve problems.
• Strong written (editing/proofing) and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information effectively.
• Good judgment, discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and results driven environment while maintaining a calm and confident approach.
• Basic finance skills to support development of annual budgets, tracking and monthly reporting.
• Demonstrate a good balance of initiative to progress matters or escalate if required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules,  as dictated by the needs of business for projects and meetings.

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.

Overview of the Role

You'll discover a stimulating atmosphere that fosters your professional growth in a clean and safe environment. Reporting to the Supervisor, Packaging, the Packaging Operators will be responsible for the essential operation and troubleshooting of Packaging equipment.

Schedule: Various - must be available to work nights and weekends.

Salary: 25.90$/h

There are 2 salary increases in the first year of employment, with a target rate of $28.80/hour. 

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Ensures quality and sanitation standards are met by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Assurance, and HACCP
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the highest quality product possible
• Ensures the efficient and effective use of equipment and material resources
• Communicates with the Leadhand/Back up Lead hand and Packaging Supervisor to monitor and maximize operational efficiencies
• Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually or using powered equipment
• Report urgent equipment problems in a timely manner
• Ensures that safe conditions exist always within the work environment; adhere to safe work procedures (rotations, hazard reporting)
• Flexibility to work shifts outside the normal shift when require
• Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards;
• Other duties as assigned

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Experience in food manufacturing or packaging, preferably dairy manufacturing
• Strong mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting abilities
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment quickly and easily
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated strong documentation and record keeping
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess high degree of initiative and work well under pressure

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Overview

Our Cashiers connect with customers through delightful conversations and efficient transactions to create a memorable in-store shopping experience. 

What you’ll do 

• Provide great customer service
• Scan products and process customer transactions accurately
• Support in the delivery of company-directed promotions and programs
• Handle cash and credit card transactions 
• Keep the register area neat and stocked with essential supplies
• Assist customers with general inquiries
• Maintain a positive environment in the store

Who you are 

• A team player with good communication skills
• Adaptable in a fast-paced work environment
• Resourceful and courteous when resolving inquiries
• Motivated to learn new things and delivering great customer service

Experience you bring

• Good news! No previous experience is required. We provide you with training to set you up for success!

What you bring 

• Flexibility to work a variety of hours which may include days, evenings, and weekends
• Able to move 25lbs and remain in a stationary or standing position for entire shifts

87 Williamson Dr W, Ajax, ON

Overview

11/28/2024

Address:

100 King Street West

Drives the overall software development lifecycle including working across functional teams to transform requirements into features, managing development teams and processes, and conducting software testing and maintenance. Specific project areas of focus includes translating user requirements into technical specifications, writing code and managing the preparation of design specifications. Supports system design, provides advice on security requirements and debugs business systems and service applications. Applies deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures and programming languages to develop high quality technology applications and services - including tools, standards, and relevant software platforms based on business requirements.

• Translates user needs into technical specifications by understanding, conceptualizing, and facilitating technical requirements from user.
• Analyzes, develops, tests, and implements new software programs, and documentation of entire software development life cycle execution.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and fault rectification of system and core software components.
• Ensures that code/configurations adhere to the security, logging, error handling, and performance standards and non-functional requirements.
• Evaluates new technologies for fit with the program/system/eco-system and the associated upstream and downstream impacts on process, data, and risk.
• Follows release management processes and standards, and applies version controls.
• Assists in interpreting and documentation of client requirements.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

Foundational level of proficiency:

• Creative thinking.
• Building and managing relationships.
• Emotional agility.
• Quality Assurance and Testing.
• Cloud computing.
• Microservices.
• Technology Business Requirements Definition, Analysis and Mapping.
• Adaptability.
• Learning Agility.

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Programming.
• Applications Integration.
• Test Driven Development.
• System Development Lifecycle.
• Troubleshooting.
• System and Technology Integration.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Collaboration & team skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Data driven decision making.
• Typically between 3+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• Has work on projects, Java, Restful API, Oracle DB, Pl/SQL
• Must Have Skills Java, Oracle DB, PL/SQL, Spring.

$60,000.00 - $111,700.00

Overview

Saputo Dairy Products Canada is seeking a passionate Sales Administration Associate to partner with the Sales Team to support the day-to-day account activities and requirements the Food Service and Sales Branch Business Units in an efficient and effective manner.  The person will be responsible for providing high levels of customer service to Foodservice customers and the remote sales team in Ontario. This position is directly responsible for sales to a group of customers managed by the sales office as well as supporting the remote sales team and their customers with sales orders and related administrative tasks. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, show leadership and initiative, professionalism, integrity, and attention to details which are all core Saputo Company values.  They will have an entrepreneurial flair, thrive on challenge, can prioritize the right job so it gets done on time, and can work effectively in a team-oriented, high-priority environment.

Salary: $58,970 - $77,420

* Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills and training

WE SUPPORT AND TAKE CARE OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILES BY OFFERING

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
• Organized activities for employees and their families 
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

HOW YOU WILL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER

• Daily order taking, coordination and administration of orders for an assigned group of customers.
• Daily coordination and administration of orders submitted by our remote sales representatives.
• Vacation support and coverage for remote sales reps – order taking and dealing with customer inquiries.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with all foodservice customers.  
• Initiate contact with potential new customers and coordinating new account setup.
• Interactions with other departments through out the full order process.  Communicating directly with the warehouse and distribution teams to ensure that customer orders are filled and shipped on schedule.
• Support for sales manager and sales supervisors as required.
• Other administration duties as assigned such as - accounts receivable, filing, and other general office duties.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and the ability to learn new software.
• Experience in a customer support environment (retail, hospitality, restaurants, banking, etc.).
• Experience with Maestro (financial and accounting ERP system) is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively, via telephone and email, by utilizing active listening and clearly speaking to customers.
• Ability to professionally manage customer expectations including complaints, logistical challenges, and problem solve as issues arise.
• Strong administrative competencies.

11/28/2024

Address:

193 Military Road

Delivers exceptional service to BMO customers and prospects. Identifies customer needs and provides advice and guidance regarding financial solutions that are in the best interests of customers. Works collaboratively within the branch and with BMO partners to deliver the desired customer experience and achieve overall business objectives.

• Identifies customer needs and initiates referrals to BMO colleagues.
• Supports customer requests for banking services, including handling transactions and supporting customers who walk into the branch.
• Welcomes customers warmly and meets their banking service and transactional needs with seamless execution.
• Offers advice and guidance on available digital and self-serve options with the goal of making it easy, simple, and fast to bank with BMO.
• Reviews customer profiles and engages customers in a needs-based conversation to identify potential opportunities and address everyday banking plans and credit card needs.
• Contributes to meeting branch business results and the customer experience.
• Supports operational activities (e.g. inventory management, escalated service requests, following up on customer applications, filing, opening and closing activities).
• Manages, loads, and reconciles cash transactions between treasury and various branch units (e.g. CRU).
• Executes routine tasks (e.g. service requests, transactions, queries, etc.) within relevant service level agreements.
• Acts as a key member of a collaborative and versatile branch and market team.
• Probes to understand customer personal banking and credit card needs and integrates marketing promotions and programs into customer conversations to provide strategic advice.
• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Takes the initiative to find creative approaches that make each customer’s experience feel personal.
• Looks for ways to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the overall branch customer experience.
• Contributes to business results and the overall experience delivered in the branch.
• May work at multiple branches based on market needs; work schedule may differ from week to week in terms of days worked, hours, and shifts.
• Follows through on risk and compliance processes and policies to ensure we safeguard our customers’ assets, maintain their privacy, and act in their best interest.
• Keeps current with the wider financial services marketplace, the legal and regulatory environment, and our commitment to uphold the highest ethical requirements of our industry.
• Maintains current knowledge of personal banking products, practices, and trends and integrates into customer conversations.
• Identifies and reports suspicious patterns of activity that are suspected to be related to money laundering.
• Complies with legal and regulatory requirements for the jurisdiction.
• Protects the Bank's assets in compliance with all regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements.
• Completes standardized tasks under supervision.
• Performs initial problem solving within given rules/limits & escalates when required.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

  Qualifications:

• No prior experience necessary; post-secondary degree or certification in related field of study is desirable.
• High-level knowledge of personal, commercial and partner offers, and how each can best serve customers’ individual needs.
• Confident and experienced in the use of social media, tablets, smart phones, online tools, and applications.
• Highly skilled at helping people who don’t find digital applications intuitive to gain confidence in how to use them and to understand their benefits.
• Projects a professional presence.
• Basic knowledge of specialized sales and business banking solutions to refer to specialists.
• Passionate commitment to helping customers.
• A focus on delivering a personal experience to customers.
• Resourceful self-starter with courage and confidence to approach customers.
• Readiness to collaborate and work in different capacities as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and connections with customers.
• An aptitude for listening, solving problems, and responding flexibly and creatively to new challenges.
• Basic knowledge learned on the job.
• Verbal & written communication skills - Basic (in business environment).
• Organization skills - Basic (in business environment).
• Collaboration & team skills - Basic (in business environment).

$33,850.00 - $43,500.00