The Opportunity:

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and governance of In-House Carlisle case labels and finished good specification data across enterprise systems. This role ensures accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance of product data supporting commercialization, regulatory, and marketing requirements.

The Compliance Specialist acts as a subject matter expert in Carlisle and SAP RD finished good specifications, supporting end to end data integrity across platforms including SAP RD, SAP Material Master, GS1, GDSN platforms, and Salsify product profiles. The position reports to the Manager, Regulatory Compliance and PDP and plays a critical role in enabling efficient product change management and speed to market.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by February 12. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount 
Base Salary:   $58,000 – $87,000 CAD base pay annually

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Specification Management

• Engage in finished good create and change processes to ensure accurate and consistent specification data across all systems and platforms including SAP RD, SAP Material Master, GS1, Carlisle, and Salsify
• Act as subject matter expert for finished good marketing data, maintaining alignment with standard master data and GDSN requirements and ensuring linkage to finished good specification data
• Maintain and support ECR workflows related to finished good data maintenance and commercialization activities

Carlisle In House Labels

• Create and manage In House Carlisle case labels based on product creation and change requests
• Serve as subject matter expert for Carlisle IHL tools, databases, label requirements, and customer expectations both internal and external
• Ensure ongoing accuracy and compliance of IHL content, formats, and regulatory requirements
• Support ECR workflows related to IHL creation and changes

SAP RD Responsibilities

• Generate and release product profile reports to support commercialization and reporting needs
• Extract data from finished good specifications to support finished good create and change form population
• Maintain IHL related records within SAP RD finished good specifications to support cross functional colleagues and reporting outputs
• Participate actively in the SAP RD key user network, collaborating cross functionally to identify process improvements, assess methods, and support system optimization

What You’ll Bring:

• College Diploma or relevant work experience
• Experience in Product Development, Operations, Master Data or Quality Control, an asset
• Experience with Carlisle labelling, an asset
• Functionally competent in Microsoft 365 programs
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional colleagues and relationship building
• Must enjoy and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility of schedule – schedule may require flexibility to offer support during new production start-up or product changes

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.

The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. 

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.