Jessica Madia
About Jessica Madia
Jessica Madia serves as the Director of Diversity & Inclusion at J.D. Irving, Limited in Toronto, Ontario, a position she has held since 2020. With a background in human resources and diversity initiatives, she previously worked at Maple Leaf Foods Inc in various roles for over a decade.
Work at J.D. Irving
Jessica Madia has served as the Director of Diversity & Inclusion at J.D. Irving, Limited since 2020. In this role, she focuses on promoting diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace culture within the organization. Her position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she has worked for four years.
Previous Experience at Maple Leaf Foods Inc
Before joining J.D. Irving, Jessica Madia held several positions at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. She worked as a Category Manager for Plant Customers from 2009 to 2011. Following this role, she served as a Human Resource Manager from 2011 to 2020, where she managed HR functions in Mississauga, Ontario. Additionally, she was the Diversity & Inclusion HR Lead from 2015 to 2019, focusing on initiatives to enhance workplace diversity.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Madia completed her high school education at Oromocto High, earning a High School Diploma from 1998 to 2002. She pursued higher education at Mount Allison University, obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on General Commerce and French from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she earned a Human Resources Management Certificate with Honours from Humber College between 2010 and 2013.
Early Career at Government of Canada
Jessica Madia began her career as a Development Officer Assistant at the Government of Canada, where she worked from 1999 to 2001. This role provided her with foundational experience in public service and project management.
Additional Educational Background
In addition to her formal education, Jessica Madia participated in Shad Valley, a program designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among high school students. This experience contributed to her skill set and understanding of business dynamics.