Sustainability Intern
2 months ago
**Position Title**:Sustainability Intern - Canada
**Position Type**: Temporary - Full-Time
**Position Location**:Toronto HQ
**Requisition ID**: 31680
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.
**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 Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture Intern to join us in Florenceville, New Brunswick for a 4-8 month period, starting in May 2025.
Students MUST be currently enrolled in a degree program in one of the following disciplines: Sustainability, Environmental Science, Agronomy, Ag Economics, Business Management
This opportunity will help you gain an understanding of North American potato production practices, related sustainable challenges and opportunities, and how to develop lasting positive change. You will also have exposure to the general operations of a globally recognized commercial Agriculture department.
**What You Will Be Working On**
As our Intern, you will be assisting to research best practices, analyze data and report sustainability metrics, work directly with staff and growers to support on various Ag sustainability projects. Your tasks may include:
- Research of regional best practices for regenerative/sustainable agriculture development, and support their adoption directly with growers
- Undertake/support of sustainable practices trials at our research farms
- Develop understanding of, and support development of, regional agricultural climate adaptation strategies
- Develop understanding of, and support development of, sustainable crop storage strategies
- Develop understanding of, and support development of, sustainability metrics and climate change adaptation potential of different potato varieties
- Collection of sustainability metrics (i.e. GHG emissions, water use, etc.) and metrics of grower adoption of regenerative agriculture (i.e. soil health, farmer profitability, biodiversity impacts, etc.)
- Building networks of support with growers, governmental agencies, ENGOs, and research organizations across our NA growing regions
- Supporting analysis and determination of cost of production impacts, both for McCain and growers, from sustainable practices adoption
- Statistical evaluation of best practices and data trends
- Promote relations between the company and growers through periodic farm and storage visits alongside grower field days
- Other projects as assigned
**What You Will Learn**
From your first day, you are a full member of the Agriculture team and can see firsthand how our potatoes are grown and processed, from farm to fork, and the sustainability impacts that occur along the value chain. You will also collaborate with the Agronomy, Field and Production staff as they make presentations and work directly with growers. Some experiences include:
- Experiencing how growers are adopting and engaging with sustainability, and the challenges they face
- Experiencing how McCain Field Staff provide direct support and knowledge transfer to growers, allowing them to maximize sustainability and well-being
- Conducting variety trials to understand their sustainability benefits
- Disease, insect, and field mapping using remote sensing technologies and farmer/staff traditional agricultural knowledge
- Hands on experience with technologies and strategies used in today’s agricultural environment
**What You Need to be Successful**
- ** Analytical skills** to see patterns and trends in data,
- ** Communication skills** to work with stakeholders inside and outside the organization,
- ** Self-reliance** and **resourcefulness** to work smarter, not just harder,
- An ability to set realistic **goals** while focusing intently on a project,
- ** Confidence** in a fast-paced environment,
- ** Computer skills** in MS Office,
- A strong **work ethic.**:
- A valid driv
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