Recruitment Specialist - Contract

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated recruitment professional to enhance its hiring processes. This role focuses on executing recruitment strategies, organizing job fairs, and building relationships with local employment agencies to meet the labor needs of the plant. The company prides itself on its commitment to sustainability and community support, making it an exciting place to work. Join a diverse environment that values inclusivity and fosters personal growth while contributing to a mission of providing high-quality protein products across North America.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Mental Health Programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR program delivery and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment activities including job fairs and outreach.
• Maintain records for hourly recruitment and compliance.

Skills

Recruitment Experience

Human Resources Knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Education

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Human Resources

Business-Related Field

Job description

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Human Resources Supervisor, this position leads activities that support the plant in all areas of recruitment including career and job fairs, outreach with local employment agencies, screening, and interviewing. This individual will also have responsibility for work permit compliance.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role is encouraged to apply online by April 11. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Execute the recruitment action plan and recommend enhancements to ensure the labor needs of the plant are met.
• Organize, participate, and deliver job and career fairs.
• Liaise with and build strong working relationships with local employment agencies, outreach groups, and targeted communities to support recruitment.
• Develop, track, report, and maintain detailed accurate records relating to hourly recruitment for internal and external reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources or business-related field.
• 3 to 5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Experience with temporary foreign recruitment and settlement is considered an asset.
• Good working knowledge of HR program delivery.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

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.

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.

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 [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.