Senior Identity and Access Management Specialist

The Opportunity:

As the Senior Identity and Access Management Specialist you will report to the IAM Manager and play a key role in maturing Maple Leaf Foods identity privileged access management and Zero Trust capabilities. This is an opportunity to help shape enterprise identity controls strengthen privileged access protection and support secure access across a complex hybrid environment that includes corporate cloud and business-critical operational systems.

Candidate Profile
We are looking for a motivated self-starter with strong analytical technical and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will be able to assess complex identity and access challenges synthesize information clearly and provide practical recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Focus
You will bring hands-on experience with privileged access management platforms along with directory services cloud identity conditional access identity lifecycle controls access reviews and privileged access governance.

Security Mindset
You will understand IAM and PAM principles support audit-ready control evidence and apply security best practices aligned with least privilege segregation of duties and identity as the control plane for Zero Trust.

Maple Leaf Foods offers a flexible hybrid working model working out of our Mississauga office.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 27 2026. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Compensation:$77000 - $112000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

The above compensation 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 addition to base salary this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leafs annual short-term incentive plan.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Administer and enhance privileged access management capabilities including CyberArk Cloud onboarding privileged account management session controls and service availability using platforms (Examples CyberArk Saviyant Delinea etc).
• Support secure access to servers databases applications cloud services and other enterprise systems by implementing standardized connection patterns and access controls.
• Lead and support directory services Active Directory and cloud identity Microsoft Entra ID operational improvements including group management access policies conditional access and identity lifecycle processes.
• Design document and deliver scalable secure and highly available IAM and PAM solutions that align with enterprise architecture security standards and business requirements.
• Identify and remediate IAM and PAM risks process gaps control weaknesses and implementation issues through structured analysis and clear recommendations.
• Support joiner mover leaver access review and entitlement management processes to ensure access remains appropriate timely and aligned to business need.
• Perform and support scheduled and ad hoc access reviews for user privileged administrative and service accounts with a focus on least privilege and segregation of duties.
• Produce maintain and improve IAM and PAM documentation including procedures control evidence operational runbooks reporting and audit support materials.
• Troubleshoot IAM PAM directory services Active Directory and cloud identity Microsoft Entra ID access issues documenting both one-time resolutions and opportunities for automation.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure Cloud Database Security Engineering User Experience application teams and the Project Office to deliver secure identity outcomes across projects and operations.
• Drive continuous improvement through process standardization automation reporting and adoption of IAM PAM and Zero Trust best practices.
• Support compliance with internal policies regulatory obligations and industry frameworks by maintaining visibility into identity controls access risks and remediation activities.

What Youll Bring:

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of hands-on experience in identity and access management privileged access management security administration infrastructure security or related cybersecurity functions.
• Practical experience with directory services Active Directory and cloud identity platforms Microsoft Entra ID including users groups roles access policies conditional access and hybrid identity directory services.
• Hands-on experience supporting PAM or IAM platforms (Examples CyberArk Saviyant Delinea etc) or comparable privileged access management technologies.
• Strong understanding of IAM and PAM principles including least privilege segregation of duties role-based access control single sign-on privileged access governance and identity lifecycle management.
• Ability to assess identity risks identify control gaps track remediation activities and provide clear recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience producing operational documentation procedures reports and audit evidence to support business continuity and control compliance.
• Strong analytical skills attention to detail and ability to organize prioritize and track multiple operational and project activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex identity risks and technical issues clearly across all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of enterprise IT operations including change management incident management project delivery and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to use reporting scripting or analysis tools such as PowerShell Excel and PowerPoint to support access reviews control reporting and remediation tracking.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting identity controls in large complex hybrid manufacturing plant or operational technology environments.
• Exposure to identity governance access certification entitlement management or user access review platforms and processes.
• Experience with automation process improvement and standardized access patterns for repeatable IAM and PAM delivery.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles especially identity as the control plane continuous verification conditional access and privileged access protection.
• Experience working with architecture teams to create reusable implementation patterns connection kits and secure design standards.
• Project delivery experience including proactively identifying tracking and closing risks issues dependencies and action items.
• Ability to build trust and alignment across technical business security and audit stakeholders while balancing security usability and operational needs.

Education and Certifications:

• Certifications related to identity and access management privileged access management cloud identity or cybersecurity are considered an asset. Relevant certifications may include CyberArk Delinea SailPoint Microsoft identity/security certifications CISSP CISM CRISC CCSP ISO 27001 CompTIA Security ISC2 CC or equivalent credentials.
• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering Cybersecurity or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Microsoft certifications related to directory services cloud identity Active Directory Microsoft Entra ID security or identity are preferred.

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:

Were 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. Lets build a better future together.

Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years weve made delicious healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands like Maple Leaf Schneiders and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Were 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.

Were a global food company with approximately 10000 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. Were so much stronger when we know were 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 Whats 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 .

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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Required Experience:

Senior IC