Agriculture Internship at McCain
Step into the future of farming with a Digital Agriculture Internship designed for tomorrow’s innovators. This exciting opportunity combines field experience, data-driven agriculture, and hands-on learning in a globally recognized organization. Whether you’re passionate about agronomy, sustainability, artificial intelligence, or life sciences, this role provides real-world exposure and professional growth in one of the world’s most dynamic agricultural landscapes.
About the Company
McCain is a global leader in food production, sustainability, and agricultural innovation. With operations across multiple continents, McCain invests in technology, talent development, and sustainable farming practices. The company is committed to empowering early-career professionals through structured learning, hands-on field experience, and values-driven leadership.
Agriculture Internship Details
- Intern Title: Digital Agriculture Internship
- Location: Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick, Canada
- Category: Agriculture
- Type: Temporary, Full-Time
- Grade: 01
- Requisition ID: 38884
- Compensation: $23.00–$26.00 CAD per hour (salary equivalent)
Compensation is based on experience, skills, education, and organizational needs.
About the Role
McCain is seeking a motivated Agricultural Intern for a four-month term beginning May 2026. Interns will work hands-on at field locations in the Florenceville area, gaining exposure to real-world agricultural operations, digital tools, and sustainability-focused farming practices.
You will work with grower relations, crop monitoring, raw product alignment, production cost analysis, research, agronomy, sustainability, and agricultural operations. Interns will also complete in-house McCain Agriculture training modules and gain exposure to manufacturing operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
Digital & Data Responsibilities
- Deploy and maintain digital agriculture solutions to improve efficiency
- Train users and provide ongoing support for digital tools
- Build and implement data platforms to gather, process, and analyze agricultural data
- Generate actionable insights to support business decisions
- Apply statistical evaluation to identify trends and best practices
- Identify and implement AI-driven opportunities to streamline processes
- Support AI adoption to enhance productivity and operational outcomes
- Develop dashboards and data visualizations
- Use Power BI for advanced analytics and decision-making
- Engage stakeholders to ensure clarity, alignment, and successful project delivery
What You’ll Need for Agriculture Internship
- Junior/Senior pursuing a degree in Agriculture, or related field
- Knowledge of farming practices and vegetable production (preferred)
- Basic–intermediate skills in Word, Excel, data management, and presentations
- Preferred: Python, Power BI, and AI familiarity
- Strong communication skills (individual and group speaking, video conferencing)
- Ability to write reports and routine documentation
- Valid driver’s license; comfortable with driving/flying long distances
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Occasional physical effort and awkward positioning required
