Labour Relations and Employee Relations Supervisor Hamilton, ON 10/1/2026

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan with company matching

Learning and development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement program

Volunteer days

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. in Hamilton, ON, seeks a Labour Relations and Employee Relations Supervisor to lead the site’s labour relations practices and advise leadership on collective agreement interpretation, grievances, investigations, attendance and discipline.

The role requires ensuring compliance with legislation and UFCW Local 175. The position focuses on sustaining positive employer-employee relations and partnering with HR to execute site policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Labour Relations experience in unionized manufacturing.
• Experience administering collective agreements and managing grievances.
• Workplace investigations and progressive discipline.

Responsibilities

• Labour Relations: Lead all Labour Relations practices across the network, including negotiations.
• Employee Relations: Sustain positive employer/employee relationships and support hourly investigations.
• Site HR Strategy & Execution: Provide leadership to ensure effective HR programs across site operations.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure compliance with collective agreements and legislation.

Skills

Labour relations

Grievances

Investigations

Conflict resolution

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

CHRP/CHRL considered an asset

Job description

Labour Relations and Employee Relations Supervisor

• Hamilton, ON

The Opportunity:

The Labour Relations Supervisor supports and leads positive labour-management relations within a unionized Level 1 Site.

Acts as the primary advisor to leaders on collective agreement interpretation, grievances, investigations, attendance, discipline and conflict resolution while ensuring compliance with legislation and the UFCW Local 175 collective agreement.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

Compensation:$62,000 – $91,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

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.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Labour Relations: Lead all Labour Relations practices across the network, including but not limited to collective agreement negotiations.


• Employee Relations: Determine, recommend, and implemented practices to sustain positive employer/employee relationships. Support with hourly investigations and acts as a escalation point.


• Site HR Strategy & Execution: Within Site Operations, provide leadership and support to HR Business Partners to ensure the effective execution and delivery of HR programs and policies across site operations.


• Risk Management & Compliance: Proactively manage labour and employment risk, ensuring compliance with collective agreements, legislation, and internal policies while minimizing operational and legal exposure.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years Labour Relations experience in unionized manufacturing


• Experience administering collective agreements and managing grievances


• Workplace investigations and progressive discipline


• UFCW or large industrial union experience preferred


• Bachelor's degree; CHRP/CHRL considered 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.


• 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

• 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 [e-mail] .

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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