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McCain Foods (Agriculture)

A family owned Global potato production business

Company type

Large company


Sector

Food & Beverage


Location

Toronto, Canada

WUR students, McCain Foods (Agriculture) has some exclusive content for you

Are you a student looking for a fresh and exciting opportunity to start your career? McCain Foods Agriculture could have the role for you! We are looking for enthusiastic and driven students to join our Agriculture teams as a part of our Global Agriculture Internship Program, to grow and develop with us as we build for the future. The world of Agriculture is changing at a fast pace, with many exciting digital and technological advances, and we intend to be at the forefront of it. Will you be there with us? 

We offer opportunities for 4 to 6 month internships, starting between February - April or between September - October depending on your study commitments. Our internship opportunities cover a wide range of Agriculture topics such as Agronomy, Regenerative Agriculture, Digitalization, Data Analysis, Variety Development, Sustainability, Agriculture Engineering and Potato Storage. We also have opportunities around the world with internships having been completed in Canada, USA, France, Netherlands, Brazil, Australia and South Africa. If you would like to benefit from an extensive learning experience, while working on meaningful projects in a different country, let us know! 

Discover McCain Foods (Agriculture)

Established in Canada in 1957, McCain is a family owned business with strong values. We are the world’s largest manufacturer of frozen French Fries and potato specialities, and a truly global business operating across six continents, with 53 sites and sales in 160 countries, working with farmers around the world and using over 6.5 million tonnes of potatoes every year.

At McCain, we believe good ethics is good business. It guides who we are, what we do and how we do it. We are passionate about our business, and about potatoes, with sustainable Agriculture at the heart of everything that we do. Agriculture is the cornerstone of our business, critical to our continued growth and success, and we are committed to developing our Agriculture team for the future. Are you ready to join us?


USEFUL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS/ALUMNI
Offering: Internships
Dutch language skills necessary: No

Average duration internship: 4-6 months
Average fee internship: €600,- per month + accommodation and travel paid for by the organisation

How is it working with them? 

FAQ – JobTeaser asks the questions for you

  • What makes your company a great place to work for young talents?

    At McCain, we want everyone to be able to thrive as their authentic selves. If you join our team, you can expect a supportive team that will encourage you to be and do your best, the opportunity to be part of meaningful work and projects, and the opportunity to connect with people around the world.

  • Is it possible to progress to a full-time position after an internship or apprenticeship?

    Yes! If you join McCain as an intern, there is the potential to join our Global Agriculture Graduate Program after your internship, providing further opportunity to learn and grow within McCain.

  • Can students and recent graduates work remotely?

    At McCain we have a hybrid working policy, as we recognise the need for flexibility and the great benefit of connecting with our teams in person. As such there may be some opportunity to work remotely from time to time, but we strongly encourage our interns to be present in the office to connect.

  • Do you have any particularly busy recruitment periods throughout the year?

    We usually recruit in October for February - April starts, and in April for September - October starts.

Deep dive into their world

  • Creation year

    1957

  • International presence

    160 countries