Sr. Specialist, International Recruitment (Licensed Can

\r\n\r\nJob Description\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Opportunity:\r\n\r\nAs 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.  \r\n \r\n\r\nReporting 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. \r\n \r\n\r\nAny 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.\r\n \r\n\r\nReason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount \r\n\r\n\r\nCompensation:   $71,000 - $103,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive\r\n\r\n\r\nThe 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. \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSnapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:\r\n\r\nImmigration Advisory:\r\nAdvise 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. \r\n\r\nRecruitment Facilitation:\r\nYou'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.  \r\n\r\nDocumentation Management:\r\nYou 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. \r\n\r\nCompliance Monitoring:\r\nEnsure 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.  \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat You’ll Bring:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tFormal Designation: You are a Licensed Canadian Immigration Consultant, with extensive experience supporting employment-based immigration.\r\n\tForeign 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.\r\n\tExperience 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.\r\n\tOrganizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage documentation, reporting, and processes efficiently.\r\n\tCollaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with external partners and internal HR teams to provide a seamless experience through the entire employee lifecycle.\r\n\tCommunication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with various international stakeholders.\r\n\tInnovation: You stay current on immigration trends and best practices, integrating emerging technologies to enhance program delivery. \r\n\tProject Management: You effectively manage project plans, timelines, and resources to ensure successful program execution of our International Recruitment Office (IRO).\r\n\tValues 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tBeing 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.\r\n\tAn inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best. \r\n\tCompetitive 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.\r\n\tDefined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.\r\n\tLearning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.\r\n\tComprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.\r\n\tSupporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n