Job Title: Labour Scheduler Location: Winchester, Ontario Temporary Position: July, 2026 to August 14, 2027

About Us: Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

About the opportunity: The Labour Scheduler is accountable for ensuring the availability through scheduling, managing time off requests, to meet production requirements and in accordance with Winchester’s CBA and site processes. The Scheduler ensures integrity of data in the systems and produces various reports and metrics. The Scheduler is also accountable for the bi-weekly hourly payroll and responding to employee and Union concerns regarding scheduling and payroll.

The attributes we are looking for: Prepare and maintain weekly labour schedules according to production demand, job posting, seniority and the collective agreement. Participate in weekly scheduling meetings with managers, production planners, and supervisors to verify labour demands for upcoming production. Communicate schedule to employees and answer questions, and contact laid-off and on-call employees. Perform related scheduling duties such as coordinating timetable changes and taking corrective measures, replacement of absent employees by contacting laid-off and on-call employees to fill available position, approving and booking vacation according to the vacation limits per job posting, and preparing and awarding any over time according to the collective agreement. Interact with Human Resources department and supervisors are required. Perform duties necessary to ensure all shifts are filled including overtime calls following the procedure as outlined in the collective agreement. Manager the overtime banking process and the annual vacation selection and booking process. Produce reports such as employee time keeping history from the time keeping system (KRONOS), weekly labour report including head count, ratios, and overfill rate per line/per shift. Perform administrative duties such as processing documentation for payroll purposes.

What you will bring: College diploma in related field such as Business or Operations Management Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in labour and/or production planning in a manufacturing environment Strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills Planning and organizational skills Ability to work independently under tight deadlines Ability to interact with employees and management Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel/Access)

What Lactalis will offer: Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following package for contract employees: A Competitive Base Salary A Retention Bonus of 10% to be paid out at the end of the contract 8% vacation pay Health & Dental Benefits starting day 1 Learning and Development opportunities Potential for future full time permanent opportunities!

Our ESG commitment:

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI:

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Compensation: As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is $62,500 – $78,100+.

Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.