Director, Investor Relations

Job Description

 The Opportunity:

The Director, Investor Relations will partner closely with the Vice President, Investor Relations to develop and execute a world-class investor relations program for Maple Leaf Foods.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high-performing Maple Leaf Foods leader to apply their knowledge of the company, internal network and understanding of our businesses in a capital-markets-facing role. The successful candidate will serve as a critical link between Maple Leaf Foods’ operations, senior leadership and the investment community.

The Director will translate business performance, enterprise strategy and capital allocation priorities into clear, balanced and compelling communications for shareholders, research analysts and other capital-markets stakeholders. Equally important, the Director will bring the external perspective into the organization by helping management understand investor expectations, valuation drivers, market perceptions and emerging areas of interest or concern.

The Director will work closely with the CEO, CFO, senior leadership team and leaders across the business. The role requires exceptional financial and analytical capabilities, strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment and the ability to lead complex cross-functional processes under tight deadlines.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 17, 2026. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount 

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Working with operating units to ensure full understanding of results and drivers to produce analysis that explains results from an external viewpoint
• Preparing quarterly messaging materials (investor deck, conference call script, Q&A)
• Building relationships with shareholders and the investor community, research analysts
• Develops a deep understanding of the company’s financial and operational matters, as well as a solid knowledge of the industry, current trends, and competitive positioning
• Effectively implements communication strategies to articulate the value proposition of Maple Leaf to targeted investors, research analysts and other stakeholders
• Drives continuous improvement in external disclosure and quarter-end processes
• Establishes stronger business relationships with external stakeholders, all business units and with the senior leadership team
• Gets “plugged in” to the market, and educates company executives on how the company is perceived by the investment community, with a view to helping shape company strategy and implementation

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

Business acumen

• The successful candidate will have established success in bringing fresh ideas to drive impact, embracing change, and innovation.  The role requires a data-driven, solutions-oriented, decision-maker with an ability to understand broader industry dynamics and synthesize information from multiple sources, in order to build compelling narratives.  This will be a commercially- and operationally-savvy individual, with the ability to identify and address the key business issues at hand and the drive to achieve results, and will challenge and question, with an unwillingness to accept the status quo.  Direct investor relations or capital-markets experience is an asset, but not required. Candidates with relevant experience in Finance, FP&A, Strategy, Corporate Development, Commercial, Operations, Communications or another enterprise-facing role will be considered.

Results orientation

• The successful candidate must be decisive and action-oriented, with a record of driving results, but in a collaborative manner. This will have been demonstrated through the ability to generate innovative solutions and successfully manage operations in competitive business environments.  This person will be open and willing to try different, creative ways to deal with business challenges and opportunities, understanding the need to balance pace and pragmatism with the discipline, accuracy and sound judgment required in a public-company disclosure environment.  Additionally, this person will actively seek and implement new and better ways of driving tirelessly for the desired business outcome. 

Collaboration and influencing skills

• The successful candidate must have the interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with senior executives across an organization.  A collaborative attitude is essential to help position the management team well with the investment community. This person should work effectively in cross-functional teams and be comfortable interacting regularly and maintaining positive working relationships with seasoned investment professionals external to an organization.  This person will have demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, align cross-functional stakeholders and lead complex, high-profile deliverables in a public-company environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• In-depth knowledge of the food or consumer products industry in Canada
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen
• Aligned with Maple Leaf Food’s Leadership Values
• MBA, CFA and/or CPA designation

Additional Information

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.

Company Description

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
• Intense Curiosity
• Our Accountability
• 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 [email protected].

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.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

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