Manager, Social Impact

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
• 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  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

Are you passionate about work that drives social change in Canada? Do you thrive on planning, developing, and executing impactful social impact programs? If so, we invite you to consider a role at Maple Leaf Foods where you’ll be instrumental in fostering meaningful partnerships, engaging stakeholders and driving employee volunteerism to make a lasting impact.

Maple Leaf Foods is a purpose-driven company. As part of its commitment to be the most sustainable protein company on earth, the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security (“the Centre”) was launched in late 2016. The Centre is a national charity that works collaboratively towards a goal to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50% by 2030.

Reporting to the Director, Community Involvement, Maple Leaf Foods & Executive Director of the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security, the Manager, Social Impact is part of a small dynamic team that collaborates with thought leaders to drive structural solutions to food insecurity and meaningfully engage colleagues across Maple Leaf. The role extends to stakeholder engagement, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and involvement in the organization’s social impact initiatives including leading the Raise the Good in the Neighbourhood volunteer program.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 10. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Contract
Base Salary: $96,000 - $141,000 CAD base pay annually

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. 

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Strategy and Execution; support the ED and Chair to advance the Centre’s major strategic initiative – the implementation and expansion of Food Rx and food benefit programs
• Board of Directors: support the preparation and presentation of materials for quarterly board meetings
• Research and learning: Partner with researchers and experts to answer key research questions in support of the Centre’s Theory of Change and to support advocacy efforts.
• Partnership and grants management: Key relationship manager with partners of the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security including overseeing monitoring and evaluation of funded programs and supporting the successful implementation of work plans.
• Reporting: Manage social impact reporting for Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security.
• Communications: Support day-to-day internal and external Centre and Community Involvement communications, including social media, website, and newsletter content.
• Scholarship program: Manage the Maple Leaf Board Scholarship in Food Insecurity program including promotion of published research and reviewing applications.
• Raise the Good in the Neighbourhood Volunteer program: lead the volunteerism program including recruitment and training of volunteer leaders and enabling volunteer opportunities.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Intrinsic passion for driving social change and interest in doing so within a fast paced environment
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in a social impact or similar role (either within a community organization or the private sector)
• Proficiency in grants management and familiarity with research methods
• Experience in coordinating volunteer programs and coaching volunteers
• Strong analytical and project management skills; ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement, relationship building and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Self-directed contributor who can work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong alignment with the Maple Leaf Foods Leadership Values

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.

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: 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.