Sustainability Analyst

The Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Manager, Sustainability and Energy, the Analyst- Sustainability will be accountable for supporting sustainability initiatives in manufacturing facilities by assisting with the development and tracking of energy, water, and waste reduction projects. Key responsibilities include collecting and validating utility data, maintaining dashboards and performance scorecards, conducting basic data analysis, and supporting grant applications. The position also involves preparing internal reports and presentations, organizing best practice events, and ensuring consistent documentation and communication across sustainability programs.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by March 19. 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:

• Support the developing and execution of energy, waste, and water sustainability projects in manufacturing facilities
• Develop and maintain project tracking tools for energy conservation initiatives, decarbonization projects, and energy audits
• Collect, organize, and validate utility data (electricity, natural gas, water, waste) from plant sites for GHG tracking; waste, water, and energy intensity measures; and performance benchmarking
• Maintain monthly sustainability dashboards, quarterly and annual executive and board of director sustainability dashboards and progress tracking, and performance scorecards
• Assist with writing external grant applications or incentive submissions and associated project tracking and grant management
• Conduct basic trend analysis, cost-benefit modeling for project proposals and utility savings.
• Help identify data gaps, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities in reporting processes across sites.
• Support follow-ups on project status, documentation, and validation of sustainability initiatives to ensure milestones are met
• Help preparing slides, internal reports, or briefing decks for plants and leadership
• Organize sustainability and energy efficiency best practice sharing events
• Maintain program libraries, file repositories, and documentation templates for corporate sustainability programs
• Draft success stories and summaries for internal recognition or external communication to be shared with all stakeholders
• Help ensuring consistency flows across sustainability execution initiatives
• Collaborate with other departments (procurement, finance, FSQA, engineering, etc) to gather inputs and maintain alignment
• Support data management of EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) compliance

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, charts) and PowerPoint
• Strong data collection, validation, and analysis capabilities; ability to distill technical data into clear and concise summaries or presentations
• Ability to identify data gaps and recommend process improvements
• Strong organizational and project tracking skills with experience successfully managing or supporting multiple concurrent initiatives
• Knowledge of utility systems and data (electricity, natural gas, water, waste) and efficiency performance metrics (e.g., energy and waste intensity, water usage per unit)
• Familiarity with sustainability in manufacturing environments and GHG accounting standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, Scope 1 and 2 emissions)
• Experience preparing dashboards, scorecards, and reports
• Skilled in trend analysis and performance benchmarking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work cross-functionally with departments like procurement, finance, engineering, and operations
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accuracy and quality control in data management
• Self-starter who takes initiative in identifying data gaps, process improvements, and project follow-ups
• Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement

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 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 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.