Process Technologist

Position Title: Process Technologist

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 44931

Process Technologist

Potato Processing Technology Centre

Florenceville, New Brunswick

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

As part of McCain's globally connected R&D team, the Process Technologist supports the development of delicious, planet-friendly foods by translating insights and new technologies into winning product and process solutions. This role brings a growth mindset, a passion for product stewardship, and a strong commitment to health and safety, food safety, quality, and innovation.

The Process Technologist sets up and supports processing trials in the laboratory and on the pilot line. The role works closely with trial leads, internal research teams, visiting business units, and other McCain customers to support new product innovation, process improvement, cost improvement, and technology testing for regional and global projects.

The role also helps maintain Pilot Facilities systems and documentation, including water sampling, HACCP records, safety procedures, SharePoint files, and accurate data collection and entry.

What you'll be doing.

• Act as a safety leader by promoting the PPTC safety culture and supporting the Key Elements of Safety Program.

• Set up processing trials by moving equipment into the required configuration and confirming it is sanitized, safe, and ready for use.

• Support trial leads with laboratory- and pilot-scale experiments involving new or improved products, processes, and technologies.

• Prepare potato products in laboratory-scale simulations of industrial production processes according to strict protocols.

• Complete quality control checks for pilot-line samples and follow specifications outlined in trial protocols.

• Maintain Pilot Facilities systems and records, including water sampling, HACCP documentation, SharePoint files, and accurate data entry.

• Support packaging, line studies such as dryer loss and batter pick-up, the flume additive station, and batter mixing activities.

• Maintain equipment, hygiene, sanitation, and housekeeping standards, and promptly report equipment issues to supervision.

• Work closely with PPTC research teams, visiting business units, external parties, and other McCain customers.

• Support Senior Technicians and complete other related pilot-line, laboratory, food safety, and hygiene duties as assigned.

What you'll need to be successful.

• Five years of experience in potato processing.

• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, and willing to show clear ownership of pilot and laboratory facilities.

• Ability to lead others; leadership training is considered an asset.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with internal and external project owners.

• Understanding of intellectual property and how to protect it.

• Ability to respond calmly and responsibly to unexpected circumstances and adapt to changing day-to-day operations.

• One year of experience in quality control or quality assurance of potato products is considered an asset.

• An interest in research and innovation, with excellent data collection and reporting skills.

• Solid computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.

• Ability to understand and follow HACCP regulations related to sanitation and critical control points.

• Understanding of facility services, including steam, air, and water, and how they are managed.

• Clear understanding of waste streams and the importance of proper waste management.

• Willingness to work varied shifts, support PSTs, and travel when required.

Core behavioural competencies.

• Drives Engagement: Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.

• Courage: Steps up to address difficult issues and says what needs to be said.

• Being Resilient: Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.

• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Benefits of the role.

• Compensation and benefit details will be shared as part of the recruitment process.

About McCain

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Leadership principles.

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 $25.29 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 available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Engineering & Technical

Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)