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About the role.

This summer Agriculture Technician position is an entry-level, temporary role ideal for individuals interested in agricultural sciences, supply chain management, or potato crop research. The role provides hands‑on experience supporting the raw potato supply chain, with a focus on agronomy research, current variety trials, extension activities, and commercial crop intelligence through field production and storage management.

What you’ll be doing.

- Support agronomy research trials from planting through harvest, including variety performance, agronomic practices, and soil health
- Collect and record agronomic data such as crop growth measurements, disease observations, and yield estimates
- Ensure accuracy and consistency in record‑keeping and sample handling
- Assist regional agronomists with field day preparation, grower outreach, and extension activities
- Participate in commercial‑scale evaluation of new potato varieties for yield, quality, and disease resistance
- Record and summarize observational data to support variety advancement decisions
- Gather real‑time crop intelligence through field visits across the growing region
- Assist with crop health assessments, irrigation monitoring, nutrient tracking, and production insights
- Support planting and harvest logistics coordination




- Contribute to post‑harvest data collection on storage conditions and product quality

What you’ll need to be successful.

- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to field locations
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather and field conditions
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
- Effective communication and organizational skills

Benefits of the role.

- Hands‑on exposure to the full potato supply chain
- Direct interaction with commercial growers, researchers, and extension professionals
- Opportunities to build experience in crop data analytics and reporting
- Development of applied agronomic problem‑solving skills

About McCain.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful,



responsible use of AI‑enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future‑ready culture

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Compensation Package:

Starting at $20.00 CAD hourly.

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits:

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company‑supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details a

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