The Opportunity:

As an IS Consultant, QA and Release Management, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our systems and integrations, with the primary focus on SAP. Reporting directly to the Director, Development and Integration, you will bridge technical and functional teams, contributing to the delivery of effective IT solutions, with precision and integrity. This role involves reviewing and analyzing project requirements, developing test strategies, and collaborating across teams to support end-to-end testing. You will also be responsible for integrating QA processes into development lifecycles and occasionally leading small projects or assisting with resource planning.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 25. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Your typical day will involve a mix of release management, quality assurance, and test management tasks. You will also support the execution or release cutovers as well as contribute to audit compliance by designing processes, documentation and ensuring adherence. Collaboration with functional and technical teams, communication, documentation, and continuous improvement of QA processes are key aspects of this role.

Release Management

• Manage the weekly transport list for production and project releases.
• Lead the preparation and facilitation of CAB/RAB (Change/Release Advisory Board) processes.
• Coordinate go-lives and manage emergency transport tracking with minimal disruption to operations.

Quality Assurance and Testing

• Execute the enterprise QA strategy for SAP and non-SAP systems in alignment with business goals and IT governance.
• Manage and contribute to test planning, execution, and reporting for upgrades, support packs, disaster recovery testing, weekly transports, and monthly maintenance windows.
• Coordinate performance testing efforts and ensure effective test data management.
• Utilize risk-based analysis and tools to perform change impact assessment, optimize test coverage, and minimize regression risk.

Compliance

• Ensure adherence to SOX and internal/external audit standards.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining documentation, regression scripts, and other evidence.
• Deliver timely input for audit reporting and compliance checklists.

Cross-functional Engagement and Vendor Management

• Collaborate across functional and technical teams to support SIT and UAT efforts.
• Maintain readiness of testing environments (e.g. post-refresh validations).
• Manage relationships and performance metrics for external QA vendors and testing partners.

Position Outcomes

• Reduced defect leakage (% of issues identified post-production).
• Test cycles executed on time with successful completion.
• 100% adherence to SOX and audit compliance standards.
• Measurable reduction in emergency changes and unplanned production impacts.
• Implementation of QA process improvements with documented value delivery.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in SAP ecosystems.
• 5+ years of experience in IT Change/Release and QA Management in SAP-centric environments.
• Familiarity with SAP core modules and landscape architecture.
• Expertise in SAP Transport Management (STMS/CTS) including cross-client configurations.
• Hands-on experience with automated, risk-based testing and tools such as Tricentis LiveCompare and LoadRunner.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL, SDLC, and DevOps practices.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills.
• A passion for detail, precision, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• 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, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer 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 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’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.

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.

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 accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

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.

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