The Opportunity:

The Manager, People Change and HR Enablement, reports directly to the SVP, People and is responsible for supporting and enabling people-related change initiatives that advance the organization’s People strategy and business priorities. It will help drive structured people, change management practices and ensure initiatives are adopted, sustained and drive value.  In parallel the role acts as a strategic execution partner to the SVP, People, helping to translate priorities into action, advancing People Strategy with clarity, rigor, and measurable outcomes and supporting alignment across the People function.

This position requires strong strategic thinking, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to bring structure and clarity to complex work.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by March 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount
Compensation:  $94,000 - $141,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Lead People Change for Major Initiatives

• Lead the people change strategy for large HR and enterprise initiatives that impact structure, talent, culture, systems, or ways of working.
• Develop clear change plans, including stakeholder analysis, impact assessments, risk mitigation, communication plans, and adoption measures.
• Assess organizational readiness and identify risks early to support smooth implementation.
• Partner with senior leaders to ensure strong sponsorship and accountability for people change outcomes.
• Track adoption and results to ensure changes are sustained and deliver value.

Enable HR Strategy Execution & Provide Strategic Support to the SVP, People

• Act as a trusted partner in advancing key People Strategy priorities.
• Translate enterprise and People strategy into clear HR priorities and actionable plans.
• Align efforts across Centres of Excellence, HRBPs, HR Services to ensure coordinated execution.
• Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies across HR initiatives and support timely decision-making.
• Prepare clear, concise materials and insights for leadership discussions and executive meetings.
• Strengthen planning, governance, and tracking within the HR function.
• Help shape clear messaging around people related topics (talent, culture, engagement, compensation and workforce strategy etc.).
• Synthesize complex information into straightforward insights for senior leaders.
• Support executive communications related to major People initiatives.

Build Change Capability & Improve HR Effectiveness

• Develop and maintain a practical change playbook, tools, and templates for use across HR initiatives.
• Support HR leaders with practical guidance to help their teams adopt change successfully.
• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve change practices.
• Strengthen HR’s overall ability to lead and sustain people change.

What You’ll Bring:

• Progressive experience leading HR transformation, change management, strategy execution, or program management.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with senior leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and bring structure to ambiguous situations.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and executive presence.

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. 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’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.

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.  In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan. 

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.