Job Description

The Opportunity:

As an IS Consultant, QA and Release Management, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our systems and integrations, with the primary focus on SAP. Reporting directly to the Director, Development and Integration, you will bridge technical and functional teams, contributing to the delivery of effective IT solutions, with precision and integrity. This role involves reviewing and analyzing project requirements, developing test strategies, and collaborating across teams to support end-to-end testing. You will also be responsible for integrating QA processes into development lifecycles and occasionally leading small projects or assisting with resource planning.
 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 25. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Your typical day will involve a mix of release management, quality assurance, and test management tasks. You will also support the execution or release cutovers as well as contribute to audit compliance by designing processes, documentation and ensuring adherence. Collaboration with functional and technical teams, communication, documentation, and continuous improvement of QA processes are key aspects of this role.

Release Management

• Manage the weekly transport list for production and project releases.
• Lead the preparation and facilitation of CAB/RAB (Change/Release Advisory Board) processes.
• Coordinate go-lives and manage emergency transport tracking with minimal disruption to operations.

Quality Assurance and Testing

• Execute the enterprise QA strategy for SAP and non-SAP systems in alignment with business goals and IT governance.
• Manage and contribute to test planning, execution, and reporting for upgrades, support packs, disaster recovery testing, weekly transports, and monthly maintenance windows.
• Coordinate performance testing efforts and ensure effective test data management.
• Utilize risk-based analysis and tools to perform change impact assessment, optimize test coverage, and minimize regression risk.

Compliance

• Ensure adherence to SOX and internal/external audit standards.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining documentation, regression scripts, and other evidence.
• Deliver timely input for audit reporting and compliance checklists.

Cross-functional Engagement and Vendor Management

• Collaborate across functional and technical teams to support SIT and UAT efforts.
• Maintain readiness of testing environments (e.g. post-refresh validations).
• Manage relationships and performance metrics for external QA vendors and testing partners.

Position Outcomes

• Reduced defect leakage (% of issues identified post-production).
• Test cycles executed on time with successful completion.
• 100% adherence to SOX and audit compliance standards.
• Measurable reduction in emergency changes and unplanned production impacts.
• Implementation of QA process improvements with documented value delivery.

What You ll Bring:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in SAP ecosystems.
• 5+ years of experience in IT Change/Release and QA Management in SAP-centric environments.
• Familiarity with SAP core modules and landscape architecture.
• Expertise in SAP Transport Management (STMS/CTS) including cross-client configurations.
• Hands-on experience with automated, risk-based testing and tools such as Tricentis LiveCompare and LoadRunner.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL, SDLC, and DevOps practices.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills.
• A passion for detail, precision, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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.