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.

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Training-Skills and experience required

• DEC in administration preferably in supplies and purchasing
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office especially Excel and Outlook
• Minimum 2 years experience in purchasing, inventory controls and management systems and/or related fields.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and/or inventory systems would be an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, able to prioritize and multi-task
• Focused on teamwork
• Able to solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Possess strong and effective communication skills
• Perfectly bilingual (French - English). English is necessary approximately 50% of the time in order to communicate with suppliers located outside Quebec. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet security requirements for the position.

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Training-Skills and experience required

• B.SC. or DEC in mechanical engineering or related discipline;
• 10 years of experience in maintenance supervision;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Experience with maintenance management software;
• Technical analysis and planning skills;
• Good vision of the continuous improvement process;
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems;
• People management skills;
• Ability to react quickly in crisis situations;
• Attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Bilingual: French and English (oral and written). English is required to communicate with suppliers and colleagues located outside Quebec. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet security requirements for the position.

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Training-Skills and experience required

• B.SC. or DEC in mechanical engineering or related discipline;
• 10 years of experience in maintenance supervision;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Experience with maintenance management software;
• Technical analysis and planning skills;
• Good vision of the continuous improvement process;
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems;
• People management skills;
• Ability to react quickly in crisis situations;
• Attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Bilingual: French and English (oral and written).

Reporting to the Shop Manager or Site Lead Hand, the Machinist has ideally 5-10 years of experience in a Machine Shop environment. The machinist cuts, shapes and finishes metal to make precision machined parts and components used in all areas of manufacturing. Additionally, the candidate can perform custom welding/fabrication and has experience in machine repair/rebuild.  

A technical diploma is preferred, while holding an Ontario Certificate of Qualification in either Machinist (429A) or Tool & Die Maker (430A). Preference will be given to candidates who also possess a Certificate of Qualification in Welding (456A) and/or Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A).  The Machinist is familiar with using production tools such as dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, MIG/TIG welding equipment, waterjet, shear and brake press. Experience working with Stainless Steel, Aluminum or specialty metals, alloys and plastics is a benefit.

The Machinist follows company policies, standards and guidelines as they apply to all activities including applying Standard Operating Procedures in his/her work.

The Machinist has strong leadership and communication skills, works well in a team environment, is responsible and is open to change. The person is results oriented and quality driven.

The Machinist promotes and maintains a safe working environment through compliance with MLF’s Health and Safety Program. This includes Food Safety and Environmental compliance.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 28. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Reads and interprets mechanical drawings, tooling drawings and work-process documentation.
• Builds precision dies, tools and prototypes using conventional and numerically controlled metal-cutting and forming machines and other equipment including saws, drills, grinders, lathes, mills, die presses and electrical discharge machines.
• Competent in work piece measurement using specialized and precision tools and equipment.
• Welding techniques required, including: TIG/MIG, Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and stick welding.
• Experience with CNC Lathe/Milling machines, Shear and Punching machines, Waterjet cutting machine and Brake Press set up and operation.
• Machine and fabricate parts to close tolerance .0005” in a cost-effective manner.
• Able to multitask and work under direction of the shop manager and shop lead hand.
• Responsible for post and completed Work Order quality reviews.
• Perform PM and Fabrication work in accordance with procedures or oral instruction.
• Account for inventory usage and labour on the shop work order system.
• Welding repairs and/or fabrication need to be carried out to Food Safety standards.
• Communicate daily repair activity with Shop Manager or site Lead Hand.  
• Fulfill all Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, WHIMS and MSDS policy requirements.
• Fulfill mechanical requirements of work order programs c/w requesting assistance where necessary.
• As part of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities apprenticeship program, train and mentor apprentice employees as required.
• Mechanical abilities and trouble shooting skills may be needed for breakdown analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to wear proper PPE and comply with safety requirements.
• Lifting up to 60 lbs, bending and reaching.
• Pushing, pulling, and overhead reaching.
• Prolonged standing.

What You’ll Bring:

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Positive interaction and information sharing with Associates and Salaried Team.
• Active participation in Work Group meetings.
• Ability to obtain pertinent information, evaluate information objectively and explore alternative solutions to problems.
• Actively finding new and improved ways of completing tasks.
• Willing to try new things and assume additional responsibilities.

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. 
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan

The incumbent is responsible for supporting the delivery of our people strategy within an assigned client group and acts as an employee champion and change agent. This individual will be energetic, results driven and have a strong desire to deliver exceptional client focus partnerships.  This role assesses and anticipates our people needs and fully integrates themselves into the hatchery environment by communicating needs proactively with their cross functional teams.  As a true business partner, the incumbent will be responsible for all HR requirements for two hatcheries with over 150+ employees.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 28. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Provide direction and support to hourly and salaried employees in such areas as workplace policy, payroll, benefits, recruitment, compensation, employee legislation, staffing, and current and new systems.
• Assist and coach managers and supervisors in determining appropriate corrective action, conflict resolution, and performance management techniques for their employees.
• Actively engage leaders in daily issues and problem resolution in support of business needs.
• Support the annual PAD, LER, and merit cycle.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of all HR processes and ensure consistent application.
• Monitor and communicate with departments to understand recruitment requirements and lead the recruitment process.
• Oversee reporting on key metrics, identifying trends and proposing proactive actions which will support in the achievement of plant targets.
• Investigate and respond to all employee concerns and take steps to resolve issues.
• Promote positive employee relations initiatives to maximize employee morale, performance, recognition and retention.

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary education with a focus in Human Resources
• Several years’ experience in a Human Resource role
• Related experience in a large and fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to coach, teach, lead others
• Demonstrated experience in performance and development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to develop positive working relationships with all employees
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Results driven with the ability to take initiative, analyze and problem solve
• CPHR designation or working toward designation is preferred
• Flexibility with their shift schedule, based on the business 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.
• 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.