International job recruitment

Working in Canada

We welcome international candidates

At Maple Leaf Foods, we invite international candidates to consider opportunities with us.

If you have the required credentials and skills, please feel free to apply, regardless of your location.

On this page, you’ll find information on how to find work in Canada, including opportunities at any of our 25 plants nationwide. We look forward to meeting you and seeing how your skills and experience can fit into our growing team!

Learn more about working at Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods has been a responsible employer of foreign nationals since 1995. Currently, our company employs hundreds of foreign nationals in our facilities across Canada. With the collaboration of federal, provincial, and global agencies, we support pathways to careers in Canada.

Learn more about working at Maple Leaf Foods by exploring our About Us page, our company History, our Leadership Values we live by, Our Commitments to our people and the environment, and explore the many notable Brands under our umbrella.

QA Team in Brampton, inspecting chicken nuggets

Front of Maple Leaf Foods poultry plant in London, Ontario

Temporary Foreign Workers Program at Maple Leaf Foods

Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is designed to help employers who struggle to find qualified Canadian workers. The program permits eligible foreign workers to work in Canada for a limited period of time.

There are several different streams within that program which allow companies to seek and hire employees from abroad. To access this program, employers must obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Visit the federal government’s website to learn more about the TFWP program: Hire a temporary foreign worker with a Labour Market Impact Assessment.

Learn more

To research other ways to live and work in Canada, we encourage you to visit the Government of Canada website.

Government of Canada

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I apply to Maple Leaf Foods as an international applicant?

If you are interested in applying from outside Canada, you can visit the Canadian Job Bank to search for open positions for which we hire internationally. Just simply go to advanced search and enter ‘Maple Leaf Foods’ into the employer box. Our job postings will guide you to the appropriate place to submit your application.

Canadian Job Bank

Does Maple Leaf Foods provide Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) based positions?

Depending on our hiring needs, Maple Leaf Foods may offer LMIA based positions for certain occupations. To find out what positions are available, please visit the Canadian Job Bank.

How can I apply if I am in Canada?

If you already possess a Permanent Resident card and/or an Open Work Permit, please visit our career website to look for available opportunities in Canada.

How shall I know that I have received a fraudulent job offer from Maple Leaf Foods Inc.?

While we encourage you to explore job opportunities at our company, we also urge you to be cautious of recruitment scams in which fraudsters pretend to represent Maple Leaf Foods. We work with various recruitment agencies in different parts of the world to ensure our hiring practices meet the highest standards and protocols. With this being said, we do not engage with any agency that charges fees for jobs at Maple Leaf Foods. If you have received an offer that you suspect is fraudulent, we encourage you to report this activity to your local authorities.

Support for asylum seekers

At Maple Leaf Foods, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including refugees and protected persons. We recognize the unique experiences and perspectives that refugees bring and are committed to providing a supportive environment where all individuals can succeed. We value the contributions of diverse backgrounds and are eager to support and integrate those who have found asylum in Canada into our team, ensuring they have the opportunity to thrive within our organization.

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