The Opportunity:

The incumbent serves as the front-line contact for visitors and employee questions and concerns and provides administrative support to the Site Leader and the general plant. The incumbent will also provide support to the HR team in the areas of administration, hourly and some salaried recruitment screening, project and event coordination, and data analysis.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 22. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Greet incoming guests and new applicants to the facility and administer visitor log
• Provide administrative support to the Site Operations Leader and Senior Leadership Team, including but not limited to meeting planning (Outlook Calendar), expenses, presentations, and meeting preparation
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail
• Manage tracking, planning, and ordering of all plant office supplies
• Process invoices using SRM
• Manage plant phone system issues
• Manage tracking and creation of employee access cards
• Organize plant tours and visits, including but not limited to preparing supplies as needed
• and ordering lunch for staff and visitors as requested
• Promote positive employee relations and goodwill
• Organize staff social and recognition events
• Manage Plant Market employee purchase orders and payroll deductions
• Manage salaried overtime tracking and payment
• Support the recruitment process with screening, setting up interviews and testing
• Support the HR team with administrative functions as needed including SAP inputting

What You’ll Bring:

• Working towards or completion of a post-secondary education program, diploma or degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management
• Strong team player with problem-solving capabilities
• Positive and professional approach with willingness to learn and enjoys challenging oneself
• Ability to get things done within a decentralized environment with minimal supervision
• Excellent computer skills, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook with a passion for accuracy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with HRMS applications including SAP, SRM and Kronos would be an asset

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.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

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 the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.