IT Manager, Identity & Access Management

The Opportunity:

As the Manager of Identity, you will be working on and facilitating an IAM transformation, to build and grow our Identity practice. This is a rare opportunity to join us on our journey to the forefront of Cybersecurity. Come grow with us and shape the future of Maple Leaf Foods!

This role requires a motivated self-starter, someone who has strong technical and problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of IAM principles, strong communication skills, and foundational knowledge of industry-specific regulations, standards, and frameworks. You are passionate about security and identity management.

Maple Leaf Foods features a Flexible Hybrid working model, working out of our Mississauga office.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 03. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Act as an SME on IAM and PAM platforms in order to facilitate an IAM transformation at Maple Leaf.
• Work with cross functional groups to define identity based requirements and solutions for all IT and business implementations.
• Be the technical leader, driving IAM practices and principles for the organization and ensuring the migration from SAP IDM to a modern identity platform (ex: SailPoint).
• Coordinate with a third-party vendor in the delivery of the migration, verifying the implementation is being completed in accordance with the requirements and regulations of the organization.
• Handle the management of Active Directory from a role design/access management perspective.
• Manage a small team of dedicated IAM professionals.
• Prepare IAM activity reports and collaborate with compliance teams to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Supervise teams, including developing individuals and performance management.

What You’ll Bring:

• A university degree, plus a minimum of 8 years’ experience with IAM and PAM architecture and security. (ex: Sailpoint)
• Extensive knowledge and experience of IAM and PAM-related security capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal and external collaborations from both a technical and non-technical perspective.
• In-depth implementation experience with IAM platforms (ex: SailPoint).
• Ability to communicate concisely.
• Manage priorities and possess the ability to stakeholder solutions and problems with various stakeholders to ensure strong identity governance.
• Strong experience with SailPoint, Entra ID and Active Directory required.

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.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
• 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.

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.

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
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• 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 accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

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.

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