Team Leader - Temporary Contract (1 Year)

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian food company seeks a Team Leader for a temporary position in Edmonton, responsible for overseeing production, ensuring quality, and managing a cross-functional team. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on safety and good manufacturing practices. This role offers competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Results-oriented, thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Knowledge of HACCP and Health and Safety Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production department and scheduling employees.
• Maintain product quality and compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop and motivate employees through effective communication.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: Team Leader - Temporary Contract (1 Year) in the Morning Production Department, 7:10am – 3:40pm. Location: 2619 91 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6P 1S3. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:10am – 3:40pm. Compensation: Negotiable. Applications for this role are invited from Maple Leaf Foods team members by September 23, 2025.

Position: Production Team Leader, Temporary

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life

Oversee the department, the people and systems, and participate in a high performance cross-functional team environment. A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do:

• Responsible for maintaining quality of product, scheduling and assigning employees, establishing priorities, revising schedules and resolving problems
• Overseeing production employees, achievement of production objectives, verification and implementation of manufacturing procedures
• Takes initiative and exercises timely and good judgment in day-to-day business decisions
• Maintains a safe working environment by educating and directing employees on the use of equipment and resources while maintaining compliance with OHSA, JHSC recommendations or MOL work orders, Company safety rules, GMPs and HACCP including documentation
• Supports in food safety issues relating to processing, acts as a role model in following food safety protocols
• Reduction and elimination of workplace accidents
• Develops, directs, manages, trains, and motivates employees by communicating job expectations, appraising results, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees in a timely manner
• Maintains a positive employee relations environment by communicating effectively with peers, employees and managers
• Understanding and administration of the Collective Agreement and other company policies and procedures
• Recognize, support and commit to the Food Safety promise and facility Mission statement; ensure product production is wholesome and offer suggestions to improve food safety on the production floor

What You’ll Bring

The successful candidate will be results-oriented, thrive in a fast paced, demanding environment, and have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all employees. A successful candidate should have or demonstrate learning in:

• Proven initiative and leadership skills
• Continuous learning and willingness to embrace change
• Experience and commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices
• Knowledge of HACCP and Provincial Health and Safety Regulations
• Championing Maple Leaf Leadership Values
• Superior communication skills in a multi-cultural environment and ability to deal with a variety of front-line employee relations issues
• Strong listening with excellent written communication skills
• A self-directed, mature and professional approach to project work
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, presentation and analytical skills
• Results oriented
• Well established organizational skills to manage multiple tasks

What We Offer

• Be part of a company with an inspiring and unique vision, with a deep commitment to sustainability and expanding leadership in sustainable protein across North America
• Professional and career development opportunities, supported by commitment to talent development through regular performance feedback and specific developmental activities
• Competitive compensation, benefit and defined contribution pension package
• Commitment to learning – courses, resources and tools provided to all team members
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Independent and collaborative work environment

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 aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 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.

Diversity, Inclusion and Culture

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 stronger when we are accepted and valued for who we are and what we bring to the workplace.

Our Leadership Values

Our eight Leadership Values guide the decisions we make for our stakeholders:

• 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; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet 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: Salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.