The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Sustainability Manager, the Senior Sustainability Specialist will lead multiple initiatives that support various waste elimination and sustainability strategies to help reduce Maple Leaf’s environmental footprint. The support, collaboration, and leadership of this individual, both at the plant and corporate level, will be key to drive results in this role. The Senior Sustainability Specialist also works cross functionally with groups to review process performance and identify sustainability opportunities. This role will be key to help achieve our goal “To Be the Most Sustainable Protein Company on Earth”.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by January 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Assemble and lead a cross functional Sustainability team existing of both hourly and salaried employees
• Benchmark various food loss waste throughout the plant and identify significant opportunities for reduction. Work closely with “Process Optimization Specialists” to achieve Continuous Improvement goals. 
• Develop, implement, and manage programs to improve the plant’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance
• Collaborate with employees, management, suppliers, and external partners to foster awareness and promote sustainable actions.
• Support the FSQA team for Food Safety Incident Reports with root cause analysis
• Investigate practical, cost-effective, and innovative plant sustainability solutions
• Create a sustainability culture at the plant through education and training (Lunch and Learns)
• Support Research, Development and Technology dept, 6 sigma team and Industrial Engineering for any project work needing plant expertise to obtain Continuous Improvement goals
• Become the plants Volunteer Champion to help schedule and lead volunteering opportunities at both plant level and throughout the community
• Support all corporate sustainability initiatives and programs including “Feed Opportunity - The Centre for Food Security”

What You’ll Bring:

• University Degree/College Diploma, or equivalent work experience of at least 5 years.
• Experience leading on-the-floor improvement initiatives.
• Proven track record of providing and historizing detailed daily from-the-floor deficiency reports for driving process improvements.
• A passion for sustainability to help reduce our carbon footprint
• Team player with effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical and planning abilities combined with practical business sense.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office suite).
• Knowledge and experience within the Food Industry is critical.

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.
• 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.