The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for executing innovative sourcing, branding, and recruitment strategies, with a specific focus on Skilled Trades and Manufacturing Operations. As an advocate for the candidate experience, you will provide an exceptional recruitment experience from beginning to end.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be expected to:

• Act as a strategic partner to Hiring Managers, understanding the needs of the business and aligning talent acquisition strategies.
• Tailor their recruitment strategy to attract talent for high demand and licensed skilled trades professionals, with a focus on licensed Millwrights and Electricians.
• Provide market insights and data-driven recommendations to influence hiring decisions and workforce planning.
• Build and maintain an active talent pipeline by proactively identifying and engaging top talent, using innovative sourcing techniques.
• Deliver a consultative experience for candidates and Hiring Managers, ensuring a high-touch and personalized approach throughout the recruitment process.
• Showcase strong relationship management skills by mentoring and guiding hiring managers and team members on best recruitment practices.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring a diverse range of candidates are considered for all roles.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 18. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Manage a high volume and full lifecycle recruitment process for skilled trades and manufacturing operations requisitions.
• Identify unique and differentiated talent attraction strategies in a highly competitive talent market.
• Analyze recruitment data and analytics to influence hiring strategies and recruitment funnel effectiveness.
• Conduct searches within LinkedIn, Indeed, and other sources to pre-screen and attract passive candidates.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in support of our broader talent acquisition strategy, including apprenticeships, international recruitment, vendors, agency partners, and HR operations.

What You’ll Bring:

• Consistent demonstration of the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, both in your personal application and in your evaluation of prospective candidates.
• Proven and recurring success leading skilled trades recruitment, including compelling and differentiated talent attraction strategies.
• Strong understanding of the skilled trades market and the specific competencies required for licensed roles, including Millwrights and Electricians.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment across multiple time zones.
• In the spirit of living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, please note that a strong internal candidate has been identified through our talent management processes, but all applications will be considered.

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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