The Opportunity:

As part of Maple Leaf Food’s Maintenance team, the individual will perform all operational and basic routine and preventative maintenance duties as assigned, (including water quality testing, system monitoring, cleaning, and preparing lab deliveries) used in the facility for the daily production of our products. Furthermore, they will ensure safe plant operations and a safe working environment for all employees. Our Wastewater Treatment Operator rate is $37.97/hour, with an additional premium of $0.75/hour for the off shift.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by June 11. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Operate, maintain and monitor wastewater treatment processes, equipment and facilities

• Identify and take corrective actions to operating problems in the treatment plant

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company procedures

• Continuous improvement to the treatment process to optimize wastewater treatment plant performance

• Maintain regular records of plant equipment, ensuring proper operation and daily management of a process water treatment system.

• Participate in plant equipment repairs and installations

• Carry out oral and printed work requests and apply corrective measures in a timely fashion utilizing computerized maintenance system

• Understand and adhere to all plant Food/Health and Safety Polices

What You’ll Bring:

• Manitoba Class 1 Wastewater System Operator Certification & Manitoba Class 2 Certification will be required at a later time.
• 5 years progressive work experience, preference to industrial wastewater treatment.
• Full understanding of Water and Sewer Systems.
• Ability to organize and plan daily tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Must be able to work overnight shift
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Available for weekend overtime as production demands require

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

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.