Do you have a passion for innovation, a desire to accelerate your transition from student to business professional while building a foundation for leadership, and most of all, a craving for food? Well, the Leadership Track Program at Maple Leaf Foods is the perfect fit! Think of Maple Leaf Foods as a billion-dollar startup in the food industry with the resources to fuel your ideas. 

What will you be working on? 

The Leadership Track Graduate Program is Maple Leaf Foods’ early leadership rotational development program for talented, driven, and ambitious graduates. Participants in this three-year rotational program will develop leadership and cross-functional expertise in preparation to be a future Maple Leaf Foods leader. 

The program consists of three diverse and meaningful roles across the following areas: 

• One year in an Operations role (Production, Health and Safety, Food Safety Quality Assurance, Engineering, Six Sigma, Supply Chain), gaining hands-on experience and developing on-the-job supervisory skills. 

• One year in a Commercial, Sales, or Marketing role, immersing in our commercial organization with the opportunity to be externally focused and customer centric. You will learn how to excel at customer relationships and use data to support decision-making to drive our sales and increase profit margins. Participation in the entire client service cycle includes brand and category management, customer insights and analytics, integrated communications (Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management). 

• One year in Support functions that impact and drive the business (Finance, Information Solutions, Human Resources, Purchasing, Strategy, Project Management Office, etc.). 

Rotations are across Canada and potentially in our US alternative protein facilities.

What will you get out of this experience? 

• An opportunity to participate in roles and/or projects directly tied to achieving Maple Leaf Foods’ vision and purpose of being the most sustainable protein company on earth and Raising the Good in Food. 
• Annual performance reviews along with ongoing coaching and constructive feedback. Significant emphasis is placed on a development action plan to ensure employees obtain the skills and experiences they need to achieve their maximum potential. 
• Senior-level mentorship for both business and functional expertise and advice. 
• Learning and networking opportunities through organized workshops and activities. 
• Real on-the-job learning across various functions. 
• Competitive salary, benefits, and pension plan. 

Who are we looking for? 

• Fourth-year graduates from university  
• Passionate and committed to manufacturing and operations. 
• Strong affiliation with Maple Leaf’s Leadership Values. 
• Flexible and willing to relocate to take advantage of the best opportunities across Canada and US. 
• Demonstrated leadership through work experiences, volunteer roles, community activities, and sports. 
• High degree of energy and initiative demonstrated through involvement in school, clubs, community services, and sports. 
• Exceptional communication skills. 
• Team player, with the ability to build and maintain working relationships. 
• ​​​​​​​Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. 

What can I expect from the recruitment process? 

• A mandatory in-person recruitment experience on November 6, 2024, where you will meet senior leaders from across our business. 
• An opportunity to attend an intimate virtual fireside chat with two esteemed graduates of the LT program who will share their own career journey and answer any questions you may have. 
• An offer to join the program following the in-person interviews. 

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.

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 aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 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.

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