The Opportunity:

The Corporate Auditor, Food Safety & Compliance is part of the corporate Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) team.  The role will lead, coordinate, and execute Product Compliance Standard Audits across Maple Leaf Foods (MLF) manufacturing facilities. 

As a member of the FSQA Internal Audit team, the Corporate Auditor, Food Safety & Compliance will engage to further progress the Internal Audit Strategy by providing feedback, coaching, and support to plants with understanding the Food Safety Quality Management System (FSQMS) program and product compliance expectations. The role drives continuous improvement through dissemination of best practices and identification of common program challenges across the network.  

The Corporate Auditor, Food Safety & Compliance will report to the Director FSQA - Internal Audit. The Director is accountable for the successful implementation of the Internal Audit Strategy.  

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 3, 2026. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount
Compensation:  $94,000 - $141,000 CAD base pay annually 

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Conduct Internal Audits. This includes:

• Audit Preparation including review of previous reports, preparation of audit agenda and timings
• Execution of audit including document review, on-site verification and challenges
• Coaching and non-conformance review during audit 
• Corrective Action Plan coaching, approval and review 
• Audit Report Writing and related documentation
• Provide audit executive summaries and recommendations

Support Internal Audit Strategy and Program Development

• Collaborate with Internal Audit Team to Review and Assess changes to BRCGS standard 
• Work in partnership with Internal Audit team and FSQMS and HACCP teams to create program efficiencies, develop joint SOPs, tools, and reference/guidance materials for the MLF Product Compliance Audit Standard 
• Provide direct support to plants as required

 

What You’ll Bring:

• The position requires a business professional with the following:

Qualifications:

• Food Industry experience, knowledge of Food Safety and Quality best practices, and demonstrated auditing expertise
• Bachelor of Science or similar 
• Certified as Internal Auditor, and 3rd Party Lead Auditor
• Demonstrated HACCP competency
• 5+ years of experience working in a Food Plant environment, preferably within FSQA leadership capacity
• Ability to travel as per the business requirements

Competencies:

• Proven listening and coaching skills, ability to relate well to individuals at all levels and to work collaboratively and positively with diverse teams and multiple stakeholders
• Effectively communicate technical knowledge in a simple and crisp manner with continuous confirmation of audience understanding  
• Influential leadership with demonstrated ability to build constructive and effective relationships, hold stakeholders accountable, and effect change without direct authority.  
• Self-awareness and focus on personal growth, the ability to describe strengths and development opportunities and impact on others.  Actively seeks out and engages others for constructive feedback/coaching for continuous improvement. Proactively identifies gaps, develops and executes action plans to address improvement areas
• Well organized, self-motivated, and able to work well both independently and in cross-functional teams.  
• Excellent verbal communication skills and writing abilities.  

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.