Why you want to work here

Ours is a very large company that is run like a family business. We value our people as much as the quality of our products, offer significant opportunity for career advancement and enjoy tremendous employee loyalty.

Who we are

With deep roots in the food processing industry that stretch back over 100 years, Olymel is one of Canada’s fastest-growing, diversified agri-food businesses.

What we make

We produce sliced bacon and bacon products for a wide range of customers, packaged under our brand as well as our customers’ brands.

Our top customers 

Major national grocery store chains in Canada and 65 countries around the world, restaurant groups, processed food distributors.

Our workplace culture

Our trainer and health & safety team ensure employees have all the tools to do their jobs well and adhere to the highest Canadian and international standards.

Career advancement 

Olymel values its internal talent and always strives to promote from within. Many production employees have progressed to supervisory/management roles, including VP.

Fun stuff

Our active social committee plans events such as family fun days, barbeques and catered recognition dinners for all employees.

Our values

We regularly donate food and volunteer labour to the Agapè Centre (food bank/soup kitchen) and actively support the UFCW Canada Leukemia Fund.

Meet the team

Position: Plant Manager
Name: Dany Gagnon
Age: 47
Years at company: 15

What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?

I plan for the future by week, month, year, participate in many committee meetings with our team,  offer coaching as needed on various topics and manage the plant’s budget with the help of our team. 

How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?

I started in 1990 as a general labourer and was promoted to Team Leader then Supervisor after 12 years. I left the company for other opportunities of increasing responsibility and returned to Olymel Cornwall as Plant Manager in 2017.

What is the best part about your job?

I like that every day offers a different challenge as our team and I work to manage all aspects of the business including production, quality assurance, meeting CFIA requirements, labour relations, health & safety and accounting. 

The job

Requirements

Must possess a university degree or college diploma in a relevant field: production, microbiology, administration, human resources, or equivalent experience; minimum ten (10) years’ experience in a management position; excellent problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation, decision making, organizational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to influence, lead, mentor and coach management.

Skills

Knowledge of the food industry; excellent problem solving, creative thinking, leadership, conflict resolution, decision making, organizational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to lead, mentor and coach;
able to quickly adapt to change. 

Perks

• Dental benefits

• Drug benefits

• Eye-care benefits

• Casual dress code

• Free parking

• Life insurance

• Retirement plan/ RRSP contributions

• Discounted food purchases

• Attendance bonuses