Maple Leaf Foods
Montréal
10035 Av Plaza,
Montréal, QC
H1H 4L5
We make premium dry-cured and pepperoni products.
What we make at our Montréal plant
We produce pepperoni, pizza toppings, deli meats, and a variety of dry-cured products. Passed on from one generation to the next, the production method for our products complies with traditional Italian customs.
Our Montréal location
Our Montréal facility is Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) certified, which recognize that our facility complies with the highest standards for food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety.
Our premium dry-cured advantage
In our Québec plants, we specialize in producing dry-cured products. We utilize drying rooms, where the environment is meticulously controlled to enable the products to slowly and soundly acquire their unique flavours that make them stand out. We never rush the drying process because it is the source of our distinctive quality.
Plant Facts
- Total # of Team Members: more than 250
- Size of plant: started off with a 9,000 sq ft facility in 1977; as of 2023, it’s now 145,000 sq ft
- We have 26 drying rooms
Plant Profile Q&A
- Tell us about your plant and what you produce there?
In 1977, a man named Franco Reda was in search of pepperonis for his pizzas, but without any success. He decided to open his own company, at the time named Viau, by converting his home into a fully operational industry specialized in dry pepperonis — thus becoming a Canadian leader in the production of pepperoni, pizza toppings, deli meats, and a variety of dry-cured products.
We have more than 250 Team Members at our Montréal plant, and in total, more than 700 Team Members at our two dry-cured plants. At our plant, we produce pizza toppings, Philly steaks, and deli meats. - What’s an interesting fact about your site or operations that people wouldn’t know?
With our 26 drying rooms, we are a leader in the production of pepperoni, pizza toppings, deli meats, and a variety of dry-cured products. - Do you have a unique plant tradition or culture?
With a diverse team of individuals, each Team Member shares the same company values and strives to ensure that our customers and consumers are always satisfied. - What makes this a fun place to work and a good community to work in?
We offer an inclusive culture that promotes teamwork, open communication, and a sense of belonging. We create a culture in which we strive to make all our Team Members feel valued and appreciated for the work they do. We also make sure that our people are kept informed about company goals, strategies, and changes, which in turn creates a sense of trust and helps everyone feel like they are part of a shared mission. - Does your plant do events or team building? What does Diversity and Inclusivity look like?
We provide delicious catered meals to our Team Members during the holiday season. We welcome individuals from all around the world, and Team Members bring their own values and identity, working together towards ensuring our customers and consumers are always satisfied. - What are the different departments that work here? What is your location and access like?
Our Team Members consist of general workers, sanitation workers, forklift drivers, maintenance, and quality control. Our plant is based in Montréal North with easy access to Montréal’s public transport system. - What kind of perks do you offer? How do you reward and value your Team Members?
We provide a production bonus every three months for our production Team Members, referral bonuses for all Team Members, benefits after three months of service, a retirement plan after one year of service, and telemedicine for all Team Members.
We make sure that each Team Member is rewarded for their success during their time working here. Recognition programs are put in place to ensure that our people feel rewarded and valued for their time — whether it’s by handing out gift cards, organizing an office party, or even by providing a catered meal for all production Team Members. - What is the process to receive your uniforms and PPE? Is this provided or paid for out of pocket?
All PPE is provided to our Team Members at no cost to them. - What does professional growth and development look like at your plant? Do you have a success story?
We value our Team Members and recognize their potential by offering a wide range of training to develop their abilities and knowledge on the job. Many of our supervisors and directors have started out as general workers in the plant and in time have progressed through the organization.