People and Culture Manager

Canada Packers Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health & Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Canada Packers Inc. seeks a Manager, People & Culture to partner with senior leadership at Head Office, translating business priorities into P&C strategies that strengthen leadership, talent capability, engagement and organizational effectiveness.

You will coach leaders, manage complex employee matters, support organizational design, and help deliver consistent people-centric solutions in a fast-paced head office environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, Labour Relations, or a related field.
• CPHR designation, or progress toward designation, is preferred.
• Several years of progressive Human Resources experience supporting professional and management level teams.
• Strong employee relations with risk assessment and discretion.
• Ability to influence leaders through credibility and business understanding.
• Experience in performance management, talent planning, organizational design, and change initiatives.
• Knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Strategic P&C Partnership: translate business priorities into practical P&C plans.
• Professional Employee Support for VP level and below including confidential matters.
• Leadership Coaching on performance, change, and values-based decisions.
• Talent and Capability: support reviews, succession, development, and performance processes.
• Organization Effectiveness: partner on design, clarity, workforce planning, and processes.
• Strategic Workforce Planning: lead FTE forecasting, budgeting, reporting.
• Employee Relations and Risk Management: manage matters with risk-aware judgment.
• Change and Culture: support organizational change and engagement.
• P&C Program Execution: collaborate to deliver onboarding, policy review, and leadership development.
• Data and Insights: use metrics to guide recommendations and decisions.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Organization design

Workforce planning

Change management

Communication

Facilitation

Problem solving

Power BI

HRIS

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary education in HR/Business/Labour Relations

CPHR designation (preferred)

Tools

SAP

HRIS

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Proudly raised; Responsibly made.

Canada Packers is building the global standard for sustainable pork. Raised with care. Crafted with purpose. Trusted around the world.

We are a values-based organization that thrives on collaboration. Whether on a farm, production line, or in an office environment, team members embrace accountability and a continuous improvement mindset to drive sustained business growth.

Join us and be part of an exciting journey where your talent and passion can make a real impact!

Reporting to the Director, HR Operations and Health and Safety, the Manager, People & Culture will provide strategic and hands-on People & Culture (P&C) partnership to Canada Packers’ Head Office, supporting VP level and below team member groups.

This role is a trusted advisor to leaders and team members, helping translate business priorities into people strategies that strengthen leadership effectiveness, talent capability, engagement, organizational effectiveness, and the overall Canada Packers team member experience.

The successful candidate will operate with strong judgment, discretion, business acumen, and relationship management skills.

They will support a fast-paced head office environment where priorities are evolving, processes are being standardized, and leaders are expected to build high-performing, values-aligned teams.

This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and practical execution, with the ability to coach leaders, manage complex employee matters, support organizational design, and help deliver simple, consistent, and people-centric solutions.

Responsibilities

• Strategic P&C Partnership: Partner with leaders to understand business priorities, workforce needs, organizational risks, and people opportunities; translate these insights into practical P&C plans that support business performance and a consistent Canada Packers experience.
• Professional Employee Support: Provide thoughtful, confidential support for VP level and below team member groups, including employee relations, performance, engagement, transitions, and sensitive matters requiring strong judgment and discretion.
• Leadership Coaching: Coach leaders on effective people leadership, performance management, team effectiveness, communication, change leadership, and values-based decision-making.
• Talent and Capability: Support talent reviews, succession planning, development planning, performance processes, and identification of capability gaps.
• Organization Effectiveness: Partner with leaders on organization design, role clarity, workforce planning, ways of working, and process improvements that simplify work, improve accountability, and support SG&A planning.
• Strategic Workforce Planning: Lead and manage FTE forecasting, budgeting, and reporting process to ensure our workforce aligns with business and operational needs.
• Employee Relations and Risk Management: Manage employee relations matters with professionalism, consistency, and sound risk assessment, ensuring alignment with company policies, employment standards, and Canada Packers values.
• Change and Culture: Provide leadership support regarding organizational change, helping build clarity, engagement, and alignment as Canada Packers continues to mature as an independent organization.
• P&C Program Execution: Work collaboratively with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Services, Health and Safety, and other partners to deliver P&C programs and processes, including performance, compensation, onboarding, policy review and implementation, engagement, and leadership development.
• Data and Insights: Use P&C metrics, employee feedback, workforce data, and business context to identify trends, inform recommendations, and help leaders make sound people decisions.
• One P&C Team Contribution: Contribute to P&C operating discipline by standardizing processes, improving documentation, strengthening self-service, and sharing best practices across the P&C team.

Skills & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, Labour Relations, or a related field.
• CPHR designation, or progress toward designation, is preferred.
• Several years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience supporting professional and management level team member groups.
• Strong employee relations experience with the ability to assess risk, manage sensitive matters, and provide balanced, practical guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with leaders and influence outcomes through sound judgment, credibility, and business understanding.
• Experience supporting performance management, talent planning, organizational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities and a need for practical execution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with SAP, HRIS platforms, Power BI, or data reporting tools is an asset.
• Experience in food manufacturing, agriculture, protein, consumer packaged goods, or a multi-site organization is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Values based culture.
• The expected annual compensation for this role is $110,000 - $125,000 per year. This includes base salary and eligibility for our annual incentive program. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.
• Hybrid work model for eligible roles.
• 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.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

This posting is for a new opening on our team.

We thank all applicants for their interest, 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 is a critical component of our culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Recruitment Team at