HR Training Coordinator

The Opportunity:

The Training Coordinator plays a key role identifying and developing training programs for staff in a highly automated meat manufacturing facility. This role will be responsible for creating, delivering, monitoring, and improving training programs. The programs need to support employee safety, knowledge and proper use of equipment, quality and food safety education, and improving production and efficiency. This role further supports the Plant by ensuring training records are meeting company compliance requirements internally and externally in a highly regulated work environment.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by June 22. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Creates, implements, and teaches using illustrated tools to support safe employee behavior, proper handling of equipment to minimize loss & damage, and to improve employee technique to maximize productivity and employee performance.
• Accountable for creating a visual training program that will assist supervisors in quickly identifying employee certification levels on the floor to improve safety, longevity of equipment, and increase productivity levels.
• Will work with SMEs from H&S, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Production and HR staff to ensure that course content and learning objectives are taught and applied appropriately.
• Creates, identifies, assesses, and evaluates employee training programs that are appropriate to the learning level of all staff involved and meet the objectives of the department.
• Experience working as a trainer in a multicultural learning environment would be a definite asset.
• Experience in managing and controlling an electronic database for training records is required to ensure data integrity and compliance. Reporting on information is required as requested.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work respectfully with all levels of staff and supervision in a multicultural work environment are essential.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to listen, speak, write, and actively engage staff is required.
• The ability to coach, provide direction, and support to existing trainers, by offering advice on training techniques and other improvements is required.
• Excellent computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Share Point, Outlook) are required.
• Knowledge with information technology applications and learning management systems (LMS) such as SAP and Alchemy is considered an asset.
• Other related and administrative duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Working towards or completion of a post-secondary education program, diploma or degree in Human Resources management
• Excellent computer skills, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook with a passion for accuracy
• Strong team player with problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent Communication and Written skills
• Ability to get things done within a decentralized environment with minimal supervision
• Positive and professional approach with willingness to learn and enjoys challenging oneself

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.

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.