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: $77,000 - $112,000 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 hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s 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 You’ll 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.
- Bachelor’s 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:
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.
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