Position Title: Global R&D Internship - Canada
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
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Requisition ID: 32143
Potatoes. French Fries. Taters. You love them; we make them. In fact, we make 1/3 of the world’s frozen potato products, and if you have eaten fries this week, chances are, they were ours.
At McCain Foods, we know food's importance in people's lives—the power it has to uplift and bring people, families, businesses, and communities together. Guided by our purpose to bring enjoyment to people's lives through great-tasting food, we believe that working together with our teams, business, and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do.
Students like you are important to us. We aim to hire the best and brightest co-op students and interns, with the goal of having you join us as full-time employees upon graduation. Our ideal student candidate is passionate, collaborative, willing to learn, and take initiative.
Why join the McCain family?
You aren’t “just a student” at McCain; you will be treated like any other member of your team
Work with and learn from passionate leaders
Our core values – Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality – shine through every day in everything we do
Your experience at McCain is what you make of it – ask questions, network, take advantage of the opportunity to learn from our professionals
Position Summary
We are looking for a Product Development Intern to join us for four months, starting in May 2025
We have multiple opportunities in our Florenceville, NB – Canada location.
This role will be part of the Appetizer Product Development Team for North America and will allow you to participate in various stages of the product development process. You will be exposed to different product types and formats and have a chance to get creative while designing new products.
The Team
You will be part of an inclusive, passionate, and collaborative team supporting you along the way. This product development team is responsible for developing Appetizer products for retail, food service, and QSR channels.
What You Will Be Working On
Creating and testing product formulations at benchtop and lab scale to create new products or reformulate existing productsSetting up product cuttings and sensory evaluationsPilot line and factory testing to assess the scalability of benchtop formulationsTesting and validating product attributes and shelf lifeCollecting data and reporting on each testing phase in the development process
What You Will Learn
You will learn experimental design and formulation development as well as how to scale up from bench-scale testing to finished products. In the role, you’ll be able to interact with different functions within the organization and receive mentoring from experienced product developers.
What You Need to Be Successful
Undergraduate student in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related fieldBasic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Strong communication skills (written and verbal)Organized and detail-orientedCreativity and critical thinkingAbility to work independently and in a team environmentA love of food!What You Can Expect From Us
A supportive team that will encourage you to be and do your bestA safe and flexible working environment that promotes work/life balance The opportunity to be part of meaningful work and projects The opportunity to be part of our student community to connect with students across North America
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Job Family: Research & Development
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Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Chicago || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Bathurst || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Centreville || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Edmundston || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Fredericton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Hartland || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Moncton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Saint John || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Somerville || US - United States of America : Illinois : Lisle || US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace || US - United States of America : Indiana : Indianapolis || US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton
Company: McCain Foods Limited