Senior Specialist, Projects & People Programs

Canada Packers; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Specialist for Projects & People Programs. You'll support planning and tracking of initiatives, prepare materials for leadership, and coordinate logistics across teams. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of project coordination experience, excels in communication and organization, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project coordination or business support experience.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities independently.
• Practiced in handling confidential issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and tracking of multiple initiatives.
• Prepare presentations and updates for leadership meetings.
• Maintain project documentation and status updates.
• Organize logistics for leadership meetings.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Project management

Excellent PowerPoint skills

Excellent Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team-focused mindset

Job description

About This Opportunity

Reporting to the VP, People, the Senior Specialist, Projects & People Programs will appeal to candidates who are highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a passion for contributing to meaningful initiatives and developing their skills along the way. This role is well suited for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, enjoys coordinating across multiple priorities, and takes pride in delivering polished, professional work. Success in this position will come from balancing strong execution with a collaborative mindset, while supporting the People function and gaining valuable exposure to leadership-level initiatives.

Any Canada Packers team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by October 3, 2025. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, tracking, and progress of multiple People & functional initiatives, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Monitor project progress, flag risks, and follow up on action items across multiple workstreams.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and updates for leadership and team meetings.
• Serve as a liaison with internal and cross-functional teams to gather inputs, follow up on actions, and enable decision-making.
• Maintain project documentation and provide status updates.
• Anticipate the needs of the VP, People—proactively preparing materials and information to support decision-making.
• Coordinate and support the rollout of internal programs and initiatives.
• Organize logistics for leadership meetings and functional events.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in project coordination, PMO, business support, or a related role.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A detail-oriented, proactive and responsive approach with a commitment to follow-through.
• Comfort working with multiple stakeholders and navigating competing priorities.
• A collaborative, team-focused mindset—someone who thrives in a support role while gaining visibility into leadership-level initiatives.
• Practiced in handling confidential issues in a discretionary and sensitive manner.
• Ability to travel to the various plants / locations as required.

What We Offer

Values based culture.

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.

Learning and development opportunities and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.

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 and inclusion 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 .

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the Canada Packers Careers Page are not a reflection of Canada Packers and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. We offer competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Recruitment Team.

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