Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With manufacturing plants in North America and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

**Type:**Permanent Full -Time Onsite

Replacement

Position Overview

The Labour Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining effective labour plans that support production schedules while optimizing workforce utilization, cost, and compliance. This role works closely with Production, Operations, HR, and Scheduling teams to ensure the right labour is in place to meet daily and weekly manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short and medium term labour plans aligned with production schedules and forecasted demand
• Translate production plans into labour requirements by shift, line, and skill level
• Monitor labour utilization and adjust plans to address absenteeism, overtime, volume changes, and operational constraints
• Partner with Production Supervisors to ensure labour plans support operational priorities and service levels
• Analyze labour efficiency, productivity, and variance against plan, identifying risks and improvement opportunities
• Support workforce planning decisions including overtime, temporary labour, and shift adjustments
• Ensure labour plans comply with collective agreements, labour standards, and company policies
• Maintain accurate labour data and planning assumptions within planning or scheduling systems
• Prepare reports and provide insights on labour capacity, coverage, and cost drivers
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to labour planning and scheduling

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in labour planning, production planning, scheduling, or a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable plans
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment is considered an asset
• Proficiency with Excel and planning/scheduling systems (ERP or workforce planning tools preferred)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross functionally
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast paced environment

Salary will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and internal equity.

**Total Rewards Package:**Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.