Job Description

A Sustainable, Forward Thinking Protein Company

Maple Leaf Foods is a leading meat and plant-based protein company, employing over 11,500 people and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. We are proud of our roots, which trace back well over 100 years, but our vision and purpose are decidedly forward looking. As we pursue our vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, we are committed to creating shared value – creative business value through addressing some of the world’s most critical social and environmental challenges. Our goal is to build a more sustainable food system, which provides nutritious affordable food, operates within planetary limits, cares for animals responsibly, and meaningfully engages with our communities to advance a more just society. We are advancing bold changes within Maple Leaf and more broadly within society to pursue our vision. We deeply believe this is the sustainable path to growth.

Our job is to make great food

Maple Leaf Foods embraces a strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced and challenging. We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each Maple Leaf team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement

Raise the Good in Food

We have united behind a shared purpose – to Raise the Good in Food. This spans a dramatic transformation of our flagship Maple Leaf brand, replacing anything artificial with simple, natural ingredients; investments and process changes to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025; building a diverse and inclusive culture where all talent thrives; becoming a leader in animal care; and advancing food security through our charitable foundation, the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security.

Our Leadership Values

Eight core values guide us in everything that we do.

• Do What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

The Opportunity

As a member of our Facilities (FACES) team, the Event & Meeting Coordinator arranges external customer and strategic partner meetings as well as internal functional team meetings and conferences. This team member will demonstrate a high degree of integrity and professional demeanour and assist with hosting events from start to finish. The role requires handling all aspects of events and meetings from planning and room design to executing food set up and cleanup. They will also collaborate extensively with the primary contacts for the events/meetings, as well as our in-house Chefs. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in event planning and exceptional customer service skills, serving/waiting experience, and possess a Smart Serve Certification.

A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do:

• Schedule planning meetings with customers and strategic partners supporting all Retail Sales, Marketing, and Food Service clientele.
• Work with functional groups to support internal onsite meetings.
• Lead space set-up efforts with assistance from the multiskilled Facilities (FACES) team.
• Liaise with Chefs to ensure culinary menu requirements are fulfilled for all onsite events.
• Provide onsite presence to host events and welcome guests upon arrival as well as attend to guest and host needs during events/meetings
• Coordinate vendors based on event requirements and issue PO#s/etc., as well as place orders for rental equipment requirements (e.g., special linens, tents, stages, etc.).
• Provide in-house waiting/serving to support onsite food and beverage service programs (including liquor/smart serve).
• Maintain all meeting rooms throughout the building by ensuring the spaces are presentable/clean and equipment is tested/functioning (e.g., collect and return plates/cups, etc. to dish pit).
• Coordinate various service requirements, including linens and laundry service.
• Maintain asset inventory for overall event/kitchen areas and place orders to replenish supplies as needed including open kitchen /PD areas.

What we have to offer you:

• Be part of a company with an inspiring and unique vision, with a deep commitment to sustainability and expanding its leadership in sustainable protein across North America
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that start on your first day of employment
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Commitment to Learning – courses, resources and tools provided to all employees
• Employee Assistance Program

What you will bring:

• 2+ years of relevant experience in event planning/coordination
• Hotel & Restaurant industry experience/background
• Demonstrated ability to maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and to prioritize work requests
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and comfort interacting with individuals at all levels
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to prioritize time sensitive activities
• Confident, self-starter with high level of integrity, dependability, accountability, self-awareness, work ethic, and empathy.
• Service-orientation and conflict management skills with ability to work calmly under pressure and with empathy,
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Passion for building communities and connecting individuals
• Highly motivated to learn and grow, both personally and professionally

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 accommodations@mapleleaf.com. #LI-Hybrid