Maple Leaf Foods announced that it will be separating into two independent public companies.  The new Pork Company, Canada Packers, will be unleashed as a world leading organization producing sustainable meats. This will provide both businesses with a sharper focus to execute their own growth strategy and both are committed to best-in-class strategies. 

Canada Packers will be a leader in sustainability produced, premium quality and value-added products.  Canada Packers is building its  team, and this is an exciting opportunity to join a premium company that is unlocking significant growth potential.

Our job is to make great food.

Canada Packers will embrace Maple Leaf Foods strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced, and challenging.  We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.

The Opportunity:

The Risk Manager is part of the Risk Management team and reports to Treasurer.  As part of the Risk Management team, you will support the Company’s operating units in risk identification and mitigate financial risks within the Company using derivative contracts and through the Company’s corporate insurance programs.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 28. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Lead a team of Risk Management professionals
• Perform market analysis on foreign exchange, interest rate, and commodity markets that will drive key investment and capital market decisions
• Work with operating units to monitor the Company’s risk exposures and assist in the implementation of new hedging strategies
• Ownership and accountability over the derivative trading lifecycle (trade execution, position and valuation reporting, confirmation, settlement, reconciliation, accounting)
• Lead reporting on risk management activities, including regular updates to Senior Management and Board of Directors
• Support the month-end and quarter-end closing processes and subsequent analysis
• Support the preparation of the annual insurance renewal and support other areas of the Company’s corporate insurance programs
• Support the management and reporting of the investment portfolio for the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security
• Assist the risk management team with ad-hoc requests

What You’ll Bring:

• You have experience managing or coaching other professionals
• You have a demonstrated interest in financial markets and an interest in learning about corporate insurance programs
• You take ownership of your work and are proud of your accuracy and high attention to detail
• You strive for continuous improvement on all tasks
• You are a critical thinker and can independently generate ideas for improvement
• You work well in teams and have solid communication and relationship building skills
• You are adaptable and responsive in a changing environment
• Degree in finance, business, accounting, or other quantitatively based degree. Master’s degree an asset
• 5+ years of experience working in Treasury, Risk Analysis, with derivatives, or in another quantitative and detail-oriented field
• Strong understanding of drivers and trends in foreign exchange, commodity, and interest rate markets
• 2+ years’ experience transacting in foreign exchange, commodity, and interest rate derivatives
• Hold a professional designation (CPA, CFA, and FRM)
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills (VBA experience is an asset)
• Experience using Bloomberg, treasury management systems, and SAP
• Strong mathematical skills and an ability to grasp accounting concepts
• Knowledge of corporate insurance programs is 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.
• 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.

 

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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