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The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Vice President, Communications, the Director, Communications will be responsible for driving 360 degree communications programs, with a priority on telling the story of Maple Leaf Foods’ vision, purpose and sustainability priorities to key external and internal stakeholders.  You  will build and manage strategic partnerships with media and agency partners, uphold the reputation of Maple Leaf Foods and proactively deliver meaningful communications to various audiences including consumers and customers through strategic public relations campaigns. The candidate will have one direct report – Communications Coordinator – and will be responsible for managing and delegating responsibilities to this individual.

You will possess strong internal communications experience and have the ability to effectively communicate and engage with Maple Leaf Foods’ team of more than 13,000 across 25+ facilities throughout North America. You will work cross functionally and build strong working relationships with key subject matter experts demonstrating leadership to effectively implement strategic internal communications programs that will drive engagement among Maple Leaf Foods’ team members.

You will successfully develop and project manage a variety of communications campaigns, overseeing and managing the budget for the programs, including sustainability and employee communications. You will also create meaningful and relevant content with internal audiences that will inform and raise awareness to key organizational strategies and priorities.

To be successful, you will demonstrate  the ability to balance strategic thinking, functional knowledge of the business and manage multiple stakeholders, with the ongoing demands of leading, planning and executing key deliverables on a timely basis, and managing the budget in a fast-paced setting.

This role demands a combination of superior writing, strategic thinking, planning, leadership skills, a track record of flawless execution and delivery with an exceptional understanding of public affairs, media relations and internal communications.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by March 18. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Manage external media and agency partners in developing campaigns for a variety of MLF initiatives (e.g. sustainability communications, recruitment campaigns, etc.). This accountability includes creation of project execution plans, development of communications materials, budget management and ensuring the successful execution of key deliverables.
• Oversee contract management and relationship with Maple Leaf Foods’ key corporate communications vendors. Negotiate competitive contracts with vendors ensuring cost savings and ensure services provided accurately meet the needs of the department (e.g. multimedia distribution and video production services, daily media monitoring services and news release wire distribution services, etc). 
• Provide strategic communications and material support to MLF senior leaders for business engagements, including media analysis, briefing documents, memos and slide deck content.
• Support senior level communications team members in crisis and issues management situations, including development of proactive and reactive strategies that support media and consumer engagement.
• End-to-end flawless event management (including event budget management) of high-priority corporate events including hybrid (in-person and virtual) Annual General Meeting, press conferences, internal Town Hall events, and employee engagement events.
• Manage and support internal communications within the Maple Leaf Foods organization to enhance team members’ awareness and understanding of corporate priorities and initiatives.
• Develop and execute highly confidential change management projects within the organization with thoughtful communication plans and consultation to support cross-functional teams throughout their change needs. Experience in facility closures, acquisitions, organizational changes and program adaptations is a must.
• Create a strong communication bridge from corporate office to hourly team members across 25+ plants across North America, ensuring awareness of corporate initiatives and consistency of messaging and tone.
• Primary communications partner for the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security. Develop engaging internal communications programs that educate and engage organization’s 13,500 team members.

What You’ll Bring:

• Progressive and Director level experience in external and/or internal communications, or experience leading communications in a related fields.
• Superior writing, editing and content production skills
• A strong team player, mentor and coach to cross-functional team members with well developed “people interaction” skillset
• Must be proactive and performance driven, have a basis for action and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to lead and coach others
• Ability to build mutually beneficial relationships
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities
• Excellent judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to understand complex business information and simplify into engaging, meaningful and relevant content
• Excellent project management skills and superior attention to detail. Ability to manage and deliver on multiple projects and competing priorities
• Self-confidence to work independently, with self-awareness to seek coaching, support and advice

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.

Our outside sales employees remain the driving force behind our profitability. They build lasting relationships with their customers and are dedicated to ensuring that every customer is satisfied with every aspect of our service.

What are the benefits for you?

• Uncapped commission with a competitive base salary and generous car allowance
• Normal opening hours Monday to Friday
• Full benefits with fully Company paid premiums for the basic kit from the first day of employment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Life, Disability and Wellness Insurance Program
• Retirement savings programs, including an RRSP and a defined contribution pension plan, with an employer contribution of up to 5.25%
• Paid vacation and sick leave, and a day off on your birthday!
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Tuition reimbursement for employees
• Employee Referral Program
• Reimbursement of safety shoes

What you will do 

• The External Sales Representative is responsible for growing sales to achieve branch and corporate objectives.
• Maintain and optimize strong relationships with current customers, while developing the potential of new customers by offering effective professional solutions.
• Provide quotes, technical assistance, documentation, and other forms of support or materials to customers.
• Assume responsibility for developing new sales by examining market opportunities and the needs of potential customers, while customizing products and services, and providing solutions to these customers.
• Participate in establishing branch sales objectives and assume responsibility for achieving sales results (revenue, gross margin, account objectives and monthly sales quotas).
• Advise branches on competitive pricing to achieve expected margins while ensuring flexibility in acquiring large volumes of accounts or new customer accounts.
• Proactively communicate with branch management on all aspects of customer partnerships, ensuring that customer and branch expectations are met consistently, in accordance with contract terms, and that any issues are resolved immediately.
• Work collaboratively with branch employees while providing feedback and recommendations on new products, services and market conditions to customers and branch management.
• Attend trade shows, trainings and related product meetings as appropriate.

What you will bring

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar role with proven track record in profitable sales or cold calling, preferably in the wholesale distribution industry of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Ability to meet and exceed expectations for quotas and sales goals
• Excellent deadline management and entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong ability to work independently to effectively manage assigned territory and accounts
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Proven initiative and ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Strong organizational skills in prioritizing and multitasking

Each submitted resume is individually reviewed by our team and kept for 24 months in case a great new opportunity that matches your skills and abilities arises.

Please note that this position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A criminal record under the Criminal Code and/or another federal criminal record does not automatically mean that you will not be eligible for the position.

Understand customer needs and communicate over phone and/or emails to build customer confidence in our ability to provide service, all while shaping a positive perception of Canadian Tire.

Support various components of the Canadian Tire customer base including Retail stores (Canadian Tire and Party City), Triangle Rewards Programs, Partnerships and Events, Owned Brand Warranty inquiries with After Sales, Service and Support, Gift Card, Jumpstart and Petroleum



What you bring

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Customer focused, who go above and beyond to respond to the evolving needs of our customers
• Solutions oriented and outcome focused, with a strong attention to detail
• Agility and Flexibility to navigate through a suite of call types and programs specific to Corporate Customer Support
• Team players with strong communications skills, who build relationships easily you go

End Date: March 7, 2025 (2 days left to apply)

While some experience is preferred, if you have a willingness to learn and are able to solve problems while keeping the customer top of mind, then this is definitely the place to be!

Employment status: Regular full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2025-04-07 

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $88,566 to $106,890

Application deadline: 2025-03-12 
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

The IT External Customer Experience team is responsible for day-to-day software application support and planning. This includes researching, analyzing, defining, recommending, developing/configuring, testing, implementing and supporting IT Business Solutions for Canadian Blood Services in collaboration with client groups and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

In this role, you  will be involved in all aspects of the software development process including business analysis, requirements gathering or use case development, system design, software development, testing, implementation and maintenance utilizing industry leading tools such as IntelliJ, Git, OpenShift, and the Atlassian tool suite. 

Formula for success

• Harnessing your technical expertise, you will utilize modern programming/web technologies/frameworks such as Angular, CSS, SQL, Object-Oriented Design, REST web microservices (built in Java), Drupal, SharePoint, PowerApps, Office365, Azure, Agile, etc., to collaboratively develop innovative applications in conjunction with other IT business systems.
• Drawing on your extensive experience in software development and IT systems, you will expertly handle database modeling design, queries, test data preparation, program and system testing, as well as provide exceptional support and maintenance for existing systems.
• Leveraging your skills and experience in technology assessment and analysis, you will continuously assess business and user needs, conducting in-depth analyses to identify opportunities for harnessing existing and innovative technology solutions.
• Drawing on your track record of successfully leading collaborative teams, you will excel in managing projects and providing mentorship/coaching to junior software developers and business systems analysts, including direct supervision of day-to-day activities.
• Capitalizing on your excellent communication skills, you will engage in insightful discussions with internal business partners and IT service groups, employing agile software development methodologies to drive new system development initiatives and enhance existing systems.

Desired education and skills

• Successful completion of post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably a University Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent e.g. diploma and/or training in database management systems, operating systems, and/or networks
• Minimum 10 years of experience in agile development and designing business applications in supply chain, pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries, with expertise in user experience design and customer service management.
• Recent (minimum 2 years) experience in Angular and REST development is essential.
• You will be highly skilled in object-oriented design, Java programming, building responsive web interfaces (e.g., Angular), deploying applications on web application servers, and relational database modeling design.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and business partners to develop robust technical solutions that drive business outcomes and deliver exemplary user experiences.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation. 
• Annual performance award up to 8%. 
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family. 
• Defined benefitpension plan. 
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources. 

What you can expect 

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/2 days of the week. 
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.  
• If you are located outside of Ottawa, you may be expected to travel to our office location in Ottawa – 2540 Lancaster Rd, quarterly for in-person team meetings, and as required. 

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

Employment status: Regular part-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2023-10-30 
Possible schedule/FTE: 0.8 FTE 

Classification: SUN
Salary/Rate of pay: $41.22 - $51.41

Application deadline: Open until filled

In this role, you will be supporting all Supply Chain training activities within the Region, in accordance with Canadian Blood Services regulations, standards, and good manufacturing practices.

Formula for success:

• Coordinate Training Requirements
• Conducts periodic reviews of training status, GMP issues, non-conformance reports and recommends appropriate action to the Resource Manager, Supply Chain.
• Assists with the implementation of new projects and processes.
• Periodically performs procedures to maintain technical competency and efficiency in training requirements.
• Performs work in accordance with the provisions of the Canadian Blood Services’ Corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. 

Desired education and skills:

• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
• Certified Training Profession (CTP) or similar certificate an asset or a minimum of 5 years of adult training experience.
• ISTP trainer or equivalent preferred.
• Additional specific designations, licensure, or qualifications may be required.
• Experience in a biologics, pharmaceutical, medical devices, or health related environment.
• Well-developed classroom delivery and facilitation skills.
• Understanding and application of adult learning principles.
• Coaching and post-training support.
• Flexibility to adapt to different learners and situations.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational & time management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint).
• Must be detail-oriented and capable of working in a highly regulated environment.

What we Offer you:

• Paid vacation and payment in lieu of holidays.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefits pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness programs and more.

What you can expect

• In this role you will be working on site at our Centre.
• This position is 60 hours biweekly Monday-Friday daytime hours.
• Possibility of requirement for full time and travel for the first 6-8 weeks for training.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

As a Payroll Analyst with Canadian Natural, you will make a significant contribution by bringing your experience and enthusiasm to administering payroll for all employees. You will demonstrate your ability to adapt to the processes and functionality of Canadian Natural’s HR systems, allowing you to gain exposure to a diverse spectrum of areas. By applying your excellent communication and strong problem-solving skills to complex and challenging payroll processes, you will excel at service delivery while interfacing with clients and employees.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off (Monday to Friday)
• Safety sensitive position: No
• Application deadline: March 17, 2025 

Key Accountabilities:

• Administer payroll on a bi-weekly basis for salaried and hourly employees with varying degrees of complexity
• Calculate and verify salaries, hourly wages, overtime, and all other compensation related elements (including deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings)
• Provide year end support including balancing and auditing to drive accuracy and timely target completion
• Stay up to date with federal and provincial payroll regulations and ensure compliance with tax laws 
• Respond to inquiries from government agencies regarding payroll related matters as well as participate and support annual external audits and other government audits related to applicable government agencies throughout the year
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of payroll functions and processes for audit purposes for compliance with internal controls and audit 
• Investigate, review and recommend enhancements for process changes
• Contribute to the accuracy and integrity of the payroll function within the company, and address employee inquiries and resolve payroll related issues in a timely and professional manner

What you Bring to the Role:

• 3+ years of related experience with High School Diploma or GED
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) Designation required 
• Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) Designation will be considered an asset (completed or in progress)
• Expertise in current legislation related to payroll and employment standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve payroll issues and prioritize work to meet tight deadlines
• Experience in Oracle HCM Cloud and UKG (Kronos) and the impact of stock-based compensation on payroll considered an asset

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits 
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

Department Overview

Helping is at the heart of everything we do at our contact centres, and we’re proud of the value that we can deliver from 7am EST – 12am EST, 7-days a week for more than 27 million TD customers. Alongside caring colleagues and supportive leaders, you’ll make a meaningful difference to our business, our customers, and our communities.

Job Details

What You’ll Do

As the voice of TD, you’ll be passionate about understanding our customers. Whether you’re assisting in-bound callers with account inquiries, or resolving an issue by providing advice and recommending a TD product or service, you’ll help us offer trusted support to our clients whenever they need it. You’ll consistently deliver legendary customer service by providing each caller with the right solutions to meet their unique banking needs.

As a valued member of our Contact Centre Team, you will:

· Make people’s day: consistently deliver an outstanding customer service experience by offering friendly

support through your knowledge of TD products, services and solutions.

· Solve problems efficiently: resolve customer inquiries at the first point of contact by asking questions and

responding with empathy to their concerns.

· Achieve your goals: consistently reach performance objectives, including customer experience survey

results, advice and quality goals, compliance regulations, and productivity targets.

· Never stop learning: actively participate in ongoing training and coaching support to help you continue to

grow and develop in your role.

Where You’ll Work After completing in-person training and onboarding sessions, you’ll work primarily offsite. Since most of your work activities can be performed independently, you’ll spend about 95% of your time at your secure, private workspace with a stable internet connection. Your remaining time will be spent at a TD location for in-person team events and experiences. The hiring manager will provide more information about how this works for their team.

Job Requirements

What You Need to Succeed

We’re proud to work with a group of diverse colleagues. If you have relevant experience that isn’t mentioned below, tell us about it in your resume or cover letter.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• If role is Bilingual – please manually add Bilingual (French & English)

• Exceptional communication and listening skills and a curiosity to help customers meet their needs and

resolve concerns. (Preference given to those with experience in financial or service industries.)

• Ability to multitask and navigate through computer systems, applications, and multiple screens with speed

and accuracy while balancing performance to meet a variety of metrics.

• Digital literacy across a broad range of devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets, laptops, headsets, etc.).

• Flexibility, resiliency, and a positive attitude when responding to challenging situations.

• Passion to assist customers in resolving unspoken needs by offering consultative advice

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Integrity when managing sensitive customer information in alignment with Regulatory and Compliance

guidelines related to servicing and sales practices.

Additional Information

We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular colleague development

conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our

colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion about helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding

We’re hosting in-person training and onboarding sessions at 7250 rue Mile End for 12 weeks to ensure you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

National Occupation Classification (NOC) Code

14201 – Banking, insurance and other financial clerks (NOC)