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Saputo Dairy Products Canada is seeking a passionate Sales Representative to partner with the Food Service Sales team in Edmonton, Alberta. Reporting to the Sales Supervisor in this commission paid position, you will be responsible for business development and maintaining sound customer relations. You will analyze client’s needs and requirements and offer solutions. It is a unique opportunity that allows you to apply your entrepreneurial spirit and offers excellent potential for sales growth. The successful candidate is a creative, self-motivated and enthusiastic sales professional who is looking for opportunities to progress in their career.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Vacation upon hire
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• 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

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Develop and grow the Saputo book of business through new business acquisition, new product listings, and execution of promotional activity
• Drive new sales through our direct distribution network as well as our distributor partners
• Develop and maintain a knowledge of the local market and community, attend industry events
• Prepare and present business reviews to both customers and internal stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with Saputo Sales, Finance, Operations, and Distribution departments to maximize opportunities and address customer issues
• Develop and implement a schedule for customer contact
• Evaluate and initiate opportunities for continuous improvement throughout the territory
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of the competitive landscape, including products, promotions, sales and innovation
• Participate in company and customer functions, as required
• Analyze and report on account performance, identifying challenges and opportunities
• Perform other duties, as assigned

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

• A degree/diploma in Sales, Marketing or a related field is an asset
• Two or more years of sales experience, preferably in the Food Service market
• Experience in the Consumer Package Goods or Food Service industries
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Career-oriented with a desire to take on new challenges
• Highly motivated and able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Track record of bringing projects to full completion, on schedule, with minimal supervision
• Valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle

Overview

Overview

Overview

This is an interview position.


To ensure timely delivery of packages to predetermined customers on specific routes, reviewing orders prior to delivery, load/unload vehicle and provide exceptional customer service to our client base.

Flexible shift opportunities (min and max hours, days of work parameters will be determined based on business requirements).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Post Secondary:

- High school diploma/educational equivalent.

Professional accreditation/certification:

- Have a valid driver’s license or provincial graduated license.

Related Experience Requirements

Minimum number of years required for entry to this job

- None

- One (1) year customer oriented business experience preferred

Amount of time required to learn or adjust to the job

- 3 months

Other specific mandatory experience requirements

- In the province of Quebec, must be bilingual (French and English)

Technical Skill Requirements

Solid knowledge of the following:

Must achieve minimum threshold on mandatory pre-placement driver assessment training

Ability to successfully complete all basic and re-currency training

Ability to lift 70 lbs

Some knowledge of Federal Express Canada operations an asset.

Interpersonal Skill Requirements

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Good time management and organizational skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to multitask, handle stress and work in a highly pressured environment

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Post Secondary:

- High school diploma/educational equivalent.

Professional accreditation/certification:

- Must have a valid full G license / Class 5 driver's license.

Related Experience Requirements

Minimum number of years required for entry to this job

- None

- One (1) year customer oriented business experience preferred

Amount of time required to learn or adjust to the job

- 3 months

Other specific mandatory experience requirements

- In the province of Quebec, must be bilingual (French and English)

Technical Skill Requirements

Solid knowledge of the following:

Must achieve minimum threshold on mandatory pre-placement driver assessment training

Ability to successfully complete all basic and re-currency training

Ability to lift 70 lbs

Some knowledge of Federal Express Canada operations an asset.

Interpersonal Skill Requirements

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Good time management and organizational skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to multitask, handle stress and work in a highly pressured environment

• Location: 125 Whiting Road, Fredericton, NB E3B 5Y5, Canada

Additional Details:Saturdays 7:30 AM

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: $20.20 per hour
• Pension after 2 years of continuous service
• All PPE is provided to employees (Boot Reimbursement of $125 after 3 months of service)
• Fast paced learning environment
• Opportunities for growth and training development!

The Opportunity 
The Part-Time General Labourer position is responsible for general production which would include determining the gender of the bird, ensuring quality of product and other elemental activities related to hatchery operations. The scheduled shifts would be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with a 5:45am start time. Training will be provided to the selected candidate. Come join our team to experience working in the exciting and rewarding Agricultural Industry!

Responsibilities

• Determining gender of day-old chicks
• Ensuring quality of product
• Able to work in different departments as needed (including chick deliveries to farms)
• Working with the sanitation and other departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast paced and repetitive task environment
• Able to work in a wet/humid environment
• Have the desire to learn
• Be physically fit and able to lift, push, and/or pull, weight of up to 50lbs overhead
• Have commitment to safe work practices
• Able to work varying and flexible hours until job is complete (including statutory holidays)
• Have good communication and business relationship building skills for interaction with customers
• Adhere to HACCP, Biosecurity & Animal Welfare requirements (Training will be provided)
• Be looking for a long-term job opportunity
• Please note completion of High School Diploma is not required to be successful in this position.

Application Procedures:

• Fax: 519-364-4692           

The Industrial Electrician will be responsible for effective troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventative maintenance of facility electrical distribution systems and equipment in an industrial setting. They will ensure safe plant operations and a safe working environment for all employees.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and code specifications to determine lay-out of industrial equipment and installations
• Conduct planned preventive & predictive maintenance and keep maintenance records
• Actively participate in preventive maintenance program on building equipment processing equipment daily
• Efficient production equipment set up, inspection and shutdown of all related equipment when required, including process changeovers
• Assist in planning, organizing of work activities (drawing interpretation, parts preparation)
• Program, troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial equipment and automation including PLCs, HMI, frequency drives, temperature control and other related devices

What You’ll Bring:

• Certified Journeyman Electrician with 1-2 years’ experience. Preference to those with proof of completing the Industrial Apprenticeship Program
• Knowledge of conveyors, motors, pumps / compressor, electrical / electronic controls and high speed packaging equipment
• Strong working knowledge of HMI's, electric motor controls, programmable logic controllers, basic wiring circuits and skills necessary to safely test common electrical systems and make minor repairs where permitted
• 442A or 309A license required

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• • Be part of a company with an inspiring and unique vision, with a deep commitment to sustainability and expanding its leadership in sustainable protein across North America
  • Professional and career development opportunities, supported by our commitment to talent development through our partnership with the Ivey School of Business. 
  • Competitive Health and Wellness benefits 
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan
  • Commitment to Learning – courses, resources and tools provided to all employees
  • Employee Assistance Program

Join a dynamic team representing the #1 Halal brand in Canada: Mina as well as new up and coming South Asian brand, where respect, collaboration, and growth are at the core of everything we do. This role offers a unique opportunity to celebrate and elevate the rich cultural heritage of South Asian traditions while driving the growth of an authentic Halal brand. As a Brand Marketing Associate, you will play a critical role in shaping the brand's narrative and future. You'll bring a passion for storytelling and consumer-focused marketing, paired with a strategic, results-driven mindset to deliver meaningful, profitable growth. This is your chance to work on culturally significant and leading these brands blending authenticity with innovation. Your work will focus on brand stewardship, strategy development, impactful communications, and leveraging analytics to make data-informed decisions, all while championing the values of Halal and South Asian communities.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 23.   Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Brand stewardship
• Brand communications
• Digital and social content creation
• Shopper marketing
• Packaging design
• Brand analytics and measurement (Nielsen, shipments, communication KPIs)
• Brand development progression (share/sales/profit) across multiple categories and channels
• Brand planning rhythms
• Collaboration with category marketing teams
• Budget management

 More details about the role:

• Proudly act as brand steward for brands, ensuring all articulations (360 communication, media, products, packaging) always remain true to clearly defined brand manifesto, principles, and standards.
• Lead our Community Outreach Program, fostering meaningful connections with new Canadians and introducing them to our Halal and South Asian brand. You'll design impactful initiatives, host engaging events, and build partnerships that celebrate cultural diversity and create a sense of belonging. Through your efforts, you'll ensure the brand becomes a trusted and valued part of their journey in Canada.
• Work with various leading agency teams to develop breakthrough consumer communications and media plans from ideation to launch, while collaborating with all key internal and external stakeholders to achieve alignment. 
• Lead, develop and manage digital and social content creation & approvals for your brands online channels, along with scheduling and analytics.
• Co-creation of shopper marketing programs (both national and ASPs) to ensure your brand is executed with excellence, balancing brand authenticity and ability to plug-in to customer strategies. Lead post-mortems on all programs to ensure continued optimization with learnings.
• Own the briefing and execution of all packaging design projects for existing & new products, ensuring brand consistency, with design and claims optimization across multiple categories and/or sub-brands.
• Understand brand analytics and measurement (Nielsen, shipments, communications KPIs) to gather insights to drive recommendations for the brand moving forward, inclusive of brand campaign post-mortems.
• Support brand development share/sales/profit progression across multiple categories and channels, inclusive of supporting annual brand planning rhythms (i.e., Key Issues, Key Strategies, annual brand priorities).
• Liaise with Maple Leaf Foods Category Marketing teams to ensure clear understanding of category issues/needs to deliver plans that answer the brief.
• Ongoing planning and budget management and strategy to ensure timely spend with optimized ROI.

What You’ll Bring:

• The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of the diverse cultural, culinary, and community traditions connected to halal products and South Asian cuisine. You have lived experience or meaningful exposure to the values, practices, and preferences of the communities we serve, enabling you to authentically connect with our target audiences and elevate both our halal and South Asian brands.
• 2+ years in Brand Marketing role, or related agency experience in marketing and/or shopper marketing
• A passion for brands, communication, strategy, consumer insights and storytelling.
• Post-secondary education
• Proven creativity coupled with sound business judgement and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Outstanding communication (written & oral)
• Proven ability to build productive internal and external relationships
• Exceptional project management skills and highly detailed oriented
• Appetite for continuous learning
• Ability to understand and interpret data to build insights

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.

Please note that this is an open posting for temporary administrative opportunities that may arise. Your application will be kept on file for up to three (3) months and you may be contacted if an opportunity matching your qualifications arises.

Responsibilities may include:

• General office support including receiving and responding to requests and inquiries, screening and directing telephone calls, shipping and receiving, distributing mail and courier packages, photocopying, maintaining office supplies
• Filing of branch documents and maintaining information in accordance with the Corporate Records Management Program
• Process financial transactions for City services and programs, perform various related cash control and reconciliation functions
• Prepare, edit and format a variety of documents while ensuring that the Corporation’s accessibility standards are met
• Maintain and update databases and worksheets
• Process invoices and create purchase requisitions
• Arrange meetings, facility bookings and registrations, meeting minute preparation
• Performing other administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of generally accepted administrative practices and procedures normally associated with an Office Administration College Certificate, plus one (1) year of relevant administrative and customer service experience; or have the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated customer service experience along with effective conflict resolution and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with the public and staff
• An ability to respond to inquiries by telephone, in person and in writing
• Established computer skills and experience in related software applications (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently, quickly and competently with frequent interruptions in a multi-task environment
• Possess a willing and co-operative attitude and have the ability to maintain the confidentiality of information, exercise judgement and tact in dealing with sensitive matters and responding to inquiries
• Personal qualities of maturity and reliability are required

Posting End Date: 2024/12/31

Weekly Hours: 36.67