Director, Digital Excellence

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 approximately 10,000 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
• Intense Curiosity
• Our Accountability
• 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  View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.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.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

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Job Description

The Opportunity:
The Director, Digital Excellence is responsible for establishing and leading the Digital Excellence function at Maple Leaf Foods. This role enables the successful execution of Operational Excellence and digital initiatives through effective governance, portfolio management, capability development, benefits realization, and organizational adoption.

Working across business functions, the Director develops the frameworks, standards, and capabilities required to accelerate process digitalization, strengthen data-driven decision making, and improve business performance. The role ensures investments in digital and operational improvement initiatives are aligned to enterprise priorities, executed consistently, and deliver measurable value. 

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

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount 

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Digital Excellence Strategy
Develop and execute the Digital Excellence strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and Operational Excellence objectives.

Governance & Portfolio Management
Establish and lead governance processes for digital and business improvement initiatives, ensuring effective prioritization, decision-making, risk management, and resource alignment.

Benefits Realization
Drive accountability for business outcomes by establishing performance measures and ensuring initiatives deliver expected operational, financial, and strategic benefits.

Process Digitalization
Partner with business leaders to identify, prioritize, and scale opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and digitize business processes.

Capability Development
Build organizational capabilities in digital adoption, change management, innovation, and data-driven decision-making to support sustainable business improvement.

Change & Adoption
Lead the adoption of new technologies, processes, and ways of working by embedding effective change management practices across the organization.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by establishing frameworks that identify, evaluate, and scale opportunities to improve business performance.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Leading enterprise-wide digital and business improvement programs 
• Establishing governance and portfolio management processes 
• Driving process automation, standardization, and digital adoption 
• Delivering measurable operational and financial improvements 
• Leading organizational change across multiple functions 
• Building high-performing teams and organizational capabilities 
• Bachelor’s Degree any discipline
• 10+ yrs experience

Additional Information

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.