Sr. Specialist, International Recruitment (Licensed Canadian Immigration Consultant)

The Opportunity:

As the Senior Specialist, International Recruitment, you will lead Immigration and Global Talent Programs at Maple Leaf Foods. You will have responsibility to oversee our LMIA applications, PNP nominations, and ongoing Foreign Worker compliance.

Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition and working within our International Recruitment Office (IRO) function, you'll work closely with our HR teams as the subject matter expert on Foreign Worker programs and processes across Canada and the United States. In this role, you'll manage all related documentation, reporting, and processes, and provide support in mobilization, ongoing employment eligibility, and offboarding of Foreign Workers. Your expertise will help us monitor and support compliance with immigration requirements, ensuring we stay on top of all necessary regulations.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 30. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

Compensation: $71,000 - $103,000 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:

Immigration Advisory:
Advise HR teams on best practices, revisions, and recommendations related to the utilization of federal and provincial immigration programs. At the employee level, identify learning opportunities to support foreign nationals within the facility’s community.

Recruitment Facilitation:
You'll support the recruitment processes for employing foreign workers at our facilities across Canada. You will partner with international recruitment partners, and act as the liaison between external partners and local HR teams.

Documentation Management:
You will be responsible for managing and organizing all immigration-related documentation, including the storage of records, reporting, and tracking of international recruitment processes. This includes handling documentation from agencies and foreign workers.

Compliance Monitoring:
Ensure compliance with federal and provincial immigration regulatory requirements, and consistently validate that all internal controls are being fulfilled. You will also provide internal and external audit support within Maple Leaf Foods.

What You’ll Bring:

• Formal Designation: You are a Licensed Canadian Immigration Consultant, with extensive experience supporting employment-based immigration.
• Foreign Worker Expertise: Proven success in partnering and advising HR teams regarding the employment of international workers in Canada. Preference for experience leading employment-based immigration support for front line workers (for example, General Laborers, Industrial Meat Cutters, and Maintenance Teams) on the company side.
• Experience with Federal and Provincial Programs: Experience working with Federal and Provincial programs. Ideally, you are familiar with the intricacies of provincial immigration programs within Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage documentation, reporting, and processes efficiently.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with external partners and internal HR teams to provide a seamless experience through the entire employee lifecycle.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with various international stakeholders.
• Innovation: You stay current on immigration trends and best practices, integrating emerging technologies to enhance program delivery.
• Project Management: You effectively manage project plans, timelines, and resources to ensure successful program execution of our International Recruitment Office (IRO).
• Values Alignment: Demonstrated alignment with the Maple Leaf Foods' Leadership Values, and a commitment to consistently bringing those values to life through your actions, decisions, and interactions.

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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