We're on a mission to raise the world's highest quality pork at the lowest cost to the planet.
Canada Packers is setting a new global standard for premium, sustainable pork. With nearly a century of expertise, we lead in sustainably produced, premium quality, value-added pork with diversified revenue streams and a resilient business structure, shaping the future of food. As one of North America's largest producers of Raised Without Antibiotics (RWA) pork, we meet growing global demand with trusted, traceable, and ethically raised protein. We invite passionate and talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our exciting journey!

The Strategy and Corporate Development team is at the epicenter of future planning at Canada Packers. We are a diverse and growing team with significant executive level visibility and massive opportunities for progression.

Reporting directly to the VP of Sustainability & Corporate Strategy, the Strategy Manager plays a critical role devising and executing on strategic projects spanning the full breadth of Canada Packers' business. Reflective of the ever-evolving strategic landscape that we compete in, every project will be different. The scope of your work will include designing strategic roadmaps to help keep us in front of exciting emerging market trends, identifying ways to reduce risk and drive efficiencies in our internal operations, evaluating potential targets for inorganic growth through M&A and sourcing new opportunities for smart investment opportunities.
Any MLF or Canada Packers team member interested in being considered for this role is encouraged to apply online by Aug. 1st, 2025. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

• Lead Cross Functional Projects: Translate Canada Packers' long-term vision and growth aspirations into actionable strategies by leading cross-functional projects and partnering with members of the senior leadership team.

• Uncover Opportunities: Identify issues and evaluate opportunities using information gathered across the organization. Develop strategic roadmaps accordingly that will deliver financial, operational, and sustainability benefits.

• Identify Emerging Trends: Develop deep domain expertise across meat and plant protein businesses to identify emerging growth opportunities that complement our products, retail partners, customers, and keep us moving ahead of the industry.

• Build our Inorganic Pipeline: Evaluate new acquisition opportunities and manage all transaction phases including due diligence, negotiation, deal structuring, and post-merger integration in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis: Complete business analytics including primary and secondary data gathering, industry and competitor analysis, and financial modeling.

• Manage Our Stakeholders: Prepare presentation materials to summarize recommendations and action plans for key business issues supported by detailed business analytics including financial models and forecasts

• Build Robust Relationships: Build strong working relationships with other strategy staff and cross functional teams to draw information and knowledge for successful strategy design.

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in strategic analysis of business opportunities and issues (could include experience in strategy consulting, business analysis/planning)

• Comfortable with managing ambiguous problem statements & ability to cope with uncertainty

• Disciplined thought process with the strategic instinct to grasp and adapt to new ideas to address opportunities

• Highly motivated with experience championing cross functional projects, or key workstreams for large projects

• Capable of developing content for presentations to articulate a compelling story while managing audiences of all levels

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and teamwork skills in building relationships across the organization and/or with external advisors and industry experts

• Ability to assess issues/options from a high-level then dive deeply into robust analyses by leveraging quantitative tools (e.g. financial models) to translate insights into convincing recommendations

• Experience interacting and building relationships with Senior Executives including presenting issues, options and recommendations

• Values based culture.

• Hybrid work model for eligible roles.

• 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 and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.

We thank all applicants for their interest, 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 of our culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected].
Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the Canada Packers Careers Page are not a reflection of Canada Packers and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. We offer competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Recruitment Team.

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