Manager, Leadership Development

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian food company is seeking a Manager of Leadership Development to design and manage programs that enhance leadership capabilities. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders to create strategies that cultivate a high-performing leadership pipeline. Ideal candidates will have expertise in leadership development, strategic thinking, and an innovative approach to program design.

Benefits

Competitive health and wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement

Paid days to volunteer

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and facilitating leadership development programs.
• Ability to align leadership initiatives with business goals.
• Strong project management skills to deliver high-quality outcomes on time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for leadership development.
• Create and manage dynamic leadership development programs.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development.

Skills

Leadership Development Expertise

Strategic Thinking

Agility and Change Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Collaboration

Facilitation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Innovation

Job description

The Opportunity:

As the Manager of Leadership Development, you will design, implement, and manage programs that enhance leadership capabilities across our organization. Reporting to the Director of Talent Development & DEI, you will collaborate with senior leaders and HR teams to create strategies that cultivate high-performing leaders aligned with our Maple Leaf Leadership Values. In this role, you will oversee the development of leadership pathways, succession planning strategies, and training programs that support leaders at all levels. Your innovative approach and deep understanding of leadership principles will help us build a strong pipeline of internal leaders.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Strategic Vision: Develop and execute a strategic vision for leadership development that aligns with our culture and leadership expectations across all levels, including emerging leaders, mid-level, and executives.
• Program Design & Implementation: Create and manage dynamic leadership development programs to identify, nurture, and support high-potential leaders and build a robust and diverse leadership pipeline.
• Program Management: Lead and support the management of coaching, mentoring, and sponsorship programs.
• Collaboration: Partner with subject matter experts, vendors, and cross-functional teams to build, deliver, and optimize leadership development solutions.
• Facilitation: Design and deliver engaging in-person and virtual experiences for leaders and teams.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and execute measurement strategies to assess program effectiveness, using feedback and data to drive continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with key stakeholders, develop communication plans and change management strategies. Support the Leadership Capabilities framework across Maple Leaf.
• Innovation: Stay current on leadership trends and best practices, integrating emerging learning technologies to enhance program delivery.
• Project Management: Manage project plans, timelines, and resources to ensure successful program execution.
• Blueprint Alignment: Ensure leadership development initiatives align with our Leadership Values and collaborate with senior leadership to embed leadership development into performance management.
• Leadership Capabilities Integration: Embed our Leadership Capabilities — Strategic Thinking, Agility and Change Leadership, Growth Mindset, Executional Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence — into all leadership development programs.
• Leadership Pathways: Develop clear leadership pathways and succession planning strategies to ensure a strong pipeline of future leaders. Track leadership growth and succession readiness, creating pathways for internal and diverse talent into key roles.
• Participant Engagement: Foster a culture of continuous learning and development, encouraging leaders to engage with and benefit from leadership programs. Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration through formal and informal learning networks.

What You’ll Bring:

• Leadership Development Expertise: Proven experience in designing and facilitating leadership development programs.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align leadership initiatives with business goals.
• Agility and Change Leadership: Adaptability to manage evolving priorities and lead change effectively.
• Growth Mindset: Commitment to continuous learning and development, with a focus on innovation and best practices.
• Executional Excellence: Strong project management skills to deliver high-quality outcomes on time.
• Emotional Intelligence: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership, HR, and cross-functional teams.
• Performance Management: Expertise in tracking and measuring program effectiveness using data and metrics.
• Facilitation Skills: Strong presentation skills to facilitate leadership development sessions and workshops.
• Innovation: A creative mindset to develop and implement innovative programs and solutions.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Program Management: Proven ability to manage complex projects and programs, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Coaching and Development: Passion for coaching and developing others, with a focus on building a diverse and inclusive talent pipeline.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a positive and resilient approach.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company with a vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive 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 with flexibility to meet individual or family needs, including programs focused on mental health and wellbeing. 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, and resources to develop skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement for eligible degrees, diplomas, certifications, or trades programs.
• 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 that protects 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 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, with 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 and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment.

We Embrace a Strong, Values-Based Culture

Our eight Leadership Values guide the decisions we make for all stakeholders: our consumers, 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 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: 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.