Job Description

The Opportunity: We are looking for passionate and energetic people to represent the Maple Leaf brand in various spots across Ontario. As the Community Cruiser Representative, you will help local grocery stores and charities fundraise, one hot dog at a time. You will drive to each destination, connect with some amazing Ontarians, and give away thousands of hot dogs in the process.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Complete or already have Canada Food Safety Certification, ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations
• Prior to each event, connect with Maple Leaf Field Sales team member to review event details and timing
• Prepare the Community Cruiser for events on arrival and connect with Store Managers to ensure that the truck is supplied with product
• Cook and serve Hot Dogs to event attendees, with any donations collected by a charity representative with each hot dog served
• Keep track of all inventory used
• Hand out coupons / or samples to event attendees
• Provide product knowledge on Maple Leaf brands and promotions
• Clean up after each event
• Connect with main store contact and charity representative at the end of each event to summarize the inventory used and confirm the charitable amount raised by the event.
• Maintain Community Cruiser vehicle and BBQ equipment to the highest safety standards
• Execute an excess of 60 events throughout the summer with (Contract term May 1st to Aug 26th, 2023)
• Overnight travel may be required upon request, with accommodations and per diem provided

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Bring:

• A positive, friendly manner and customer service approach
• Customer service experience preferred
• Ability to adapt or problem solve to deal with challenging situations
• Responsible, punctual, and professional
• Highly self-motivated, accountable, and reliable
• Canada Food Safety Certification recently completed or to be completed within first week in role
• Valid \xe2\x80\x9cG\xe2\x80\x9d class driver\xe2\x80\x99s license with a clean driving record
• Experience driving a truck and trailer, with the ability to hitch/unhitch trailer, is considered an asset
• Knowledge and passion for the brands we sell

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.

About Us: We\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99s build a better future, together.

We\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we\xe2\x80\x99ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf\xc2\xae, Schneiders\xc2\xae, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.\xc2\xae We\xe2\x80\x99re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company \xe2\x80\x93 not just in Canada \xe2\x80\x93 but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
• We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We\xe2\x80\x99re a global food company with more than 13,500 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\xe2\x80\x99re so much stronger when we know we\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all our employees. As part of this commitment, we have adopted a number of COVID-19 safety measures, including a requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated by March 31, 2022 and to show proof of vaccination. In keeping with this policy, successful candidates will need to provide proof of vaccination by March 31, 2022 (or prior to their first day of work if the start date is after March 31, 2022). We will of course consider accommodations for anyone unable to be vaccinated following human rights and other applicable laws
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 .

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