HR Advisor

A Sustainable, Forward Thinking Protein Company

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 leadership 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.

The Pork Company 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:

Reporting to the Director, HR Operations and Health & Safety with a dotted line to the Manager, Performance and Learning, the Human Resources Advisor will appeal to candidates with a passion for ongoing growth and development, who have a strategic and continuous improvement mindset, and have a genuine interest in both working closely with the business and supporting the organization’s learning agenda. Being able to manage a variety of tasks in a fast paced, dynamic environment will be essential for success.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 06. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Provide HR business partner support to people leaders in areas such as talent management, employee and labour relations, recruitment, HR processes, performance management and development action planning
• Lead research and sharing of Human Resources and Labour Relations best practices across the HR community
• Leverage the use of data to track, maintain, uncover trends, and report plant-specific labour and employee relations data and metrics
• Build, support and maintain presentation material for various HR related strategic initiatives
• In partnership with people leaders, identify priorities for assigned functions and develop appropriate plans to close gaps
• Assist, coach and support people leaders in determining appropriate conflict resolution and performance management techniques for their employees
• Partner with leaders to identify future talent needs and play an active role in the recruitment and selection process
• Participate and drive various strategic HR and Labour Relations initiatives to improve service and/or efficiencies
• Identify training and development opportunities for employees within assigned client group
• Support systems activities related to the Human Resources Information System (SAP) and Talent Management systems; ensure people movement (new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers etc.) are flawlessly executed in SAP
• Help develop, coordinate and facilitate training initiatives to promote ongoing learning and development
• Support the life cycle of learning programs, including coordinating participants, logistics, and facilitating content where necessary.
• Develop and execute engaging training communications for campaigns, calendars, and individual stakeholders to increase awareness and demand for our programming.
• Design and develop effective and engaging content and materials, employing recognized adult learning principles.
• Interact with vendors to ensure programming is relevant and meets our objectives.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to ensure the successful delivery of content and/or key programs.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years HR experience with post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 1+ years of experience supporting the life cycle of learning programs, including needs assessments, design, implementation, and evaluation
• Experience practicing Human Resources in a unionized manufacturing/operations environment
• Knowledge of HR trends, best practices, and provincial and federal labour legislation
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience preparing presentation material
• Track record of building effective and collaborative relationships
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong problem solving, conflict resolution, and teamwork skills
• Action oriented with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where initiative is essential
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Open and willing to embrace technology and innovation
• Strategic outlook with experience leading projects and initiatives and action planning
• Comfortable in fast-paced settings demanding a high level of efficiency and urgency
• Practiced in handling confidential issues in a discretionary and sensitive manner
• Ability to travel to the various plants/locations as required

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’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.

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.