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Title posted on CareersInFood.com - Agriculture Intern - Coaldale - Summer
Posted on November 19, 2024 by Employer details McCain Foods
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Position Title: Agriculture Intern - Coaldale - Summer 2025Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time Position Location: Coaldale Grade: Grade 01 Requisition ID: 31634 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 the importance that food plays 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 takes initiative.Why join the McCain family?You aren't "just a student" at McCain; you will be treated like any other member of your teamWork 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 professionalsPosition SummaryWe are looking for an Agricultural Intern to join us for 3+ months, starting in May 2025. The position is located in the Coaldale field location as a part of the agriculture team. During assignments, the intern will have exposure to grower relations, crop monitoring and intelligence, raw product alignment, cost of production, research and applied science and extension activities including agronomy and sustainability, and the general operation of a commercial agriculture department.The intern will be exposed to McCain manufacturing operations and will have the opportunity to complete a series of in-house training modules that are part of a broader McCain Agriculture training program. Upon successful completion of the internship and a diploma or degree in an agriculture field, the intern would be a step ahead of other candidates considered for full-time employment within McCain Foods LTD.The Team It is essential that the trainee spend time in the internship program to see and experience the local practices in the "province/state." Interaction with members of the agronomy, field, and production staff will prove invaluable. It will also allow the intern to see firsthand how McCain's potatoes are produced and processed into finished products for our customers. This program will enable the intern to tailor their final year(s) in their diploma/degree program to enhance their knowledge further.There is so much to learn and grow in, and we love teaching you what we do! What You Will Be Working OnThe Intern is the support position at the local office to research and analyze data to improve crop management in the area. Work is planned and conducted under the Agronomist's guidance and with the Department Manager's advice. Projects may include the following:Promote relations between the company and growers through periodic farm and storage visits.Track and evaluate potato varieties and their performance in the factory.Assist in developing research needed to determine best agricultural practices.Investigate pest/disease management practices in the local area.Statistical evaluation to identify best practices and data trends.Monitor and analyze internal raw product inspection procedures.Educate local growers on new field production and storage management techniques through written material, f- LocationCoaldale, AB
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareersInFood.com #1718521
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