Manager, Leadership & Learning

The Opportunity:

Lead the design, execution, and scaling of enterprise-wide leadership development and learning programs that build a future-ready talent pipeline and drive organizational performance. Partner with senior leaders and HR to align development pathways, succession strategies, and learning experiences with business priorities and Maple Leaf Leadership Values, ensuring programs translate strategy into measurable capability growth. Deliver innovative, industry-leading solutions that set the benchmark for talent development and position our organization as a leader in building high-performance teams.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Increment Headcount
Compensation: $94, - $, CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Define the leadership development strategy and pathways for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders; translate business goals into actionable learning roadmaps.
• Embed core leadership capabilities (e.g., strategic thinking, change leadership, growth mindset, executional excellence, emotional intelligence) across programs and talent processes, and oversee adoption of development tools such as assessments and AI-enabled coaching to enhance leader self-awareness and growth.
• Design and facilitate engaging in-person and virtual programs (workshops, cohorts, peer learning, coaching) that drive behavior change and performance.
• Drive end-to-end curriculum design and execution for enterprise-wide talent development programs.
• Integrate DEI principles into all leadership development pathways and learning experiences, ensuring equity and inclusion are embedded as cultural differentiators that strengthen team performance and innovation.
• Partner with SMEs, vendors, and HRBPs to co-create solutions; manage budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Establish success metrics (e.g., participation, NPS, learning transfer and results) and use data to improve programs; integrate evaluation at Levels 1–4.
• Apply proven learning practices—including the 70-20-10 framework, social learning, and digital learning journeys—to build critical capabilities, accelerate skill application on the job, and strengthen a high-performance culture.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience designing and facilitating leadership development and enterprise learning programs with measurable impact.
• Consulting and business partnering skills; ability to align learning to KPIs and talent outcomes (pipeline strength, readiness, mobility).
• Expertise in adult learning and instructional design (ADDIE/SAM), evaluation (Kirkpatrick), and learning analytics.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management; builds trusted relationships across functions and levels.
• Inclusive mindset and DEI fluency; coaches leaders to model inclusive behaviors and develop diverse talent.
• Project/program management excellence; comfortable with ambiguity and change; curiosity and continuous improvement orientation.

How You’ll Measure Success

• Delivery of annual leadership learning roadmap and milestones.
• Quality and adoption: participation rates, learner satisfaction/NPS, manager reinforcement.
• Learning transfer and business outcomes: behavior change in-role, leadership readiness and internal mobility, engagement scores.
• Strength of cross-functional partnerships and vendor value delivered.

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.