We are McCain. North America
Our story began in 1957. From a small family business in Florenceville, New Brunswick, to having a footprint in over 160 countries today—we believe every employee makes a difference, and they are the reason why we can "Make It" at McCain.
North American Office & Plant Locations.
Hear from our McCainers.
Production Manager, Coaldale, Canada.
"It’s neat to work for a global company that started in New Brunswick, Canada and now serves customers all over the world. Making it here is broadening your experience across regions, countries, even globally. It’s a way of seeing the world, while making something you care about."
Plant Manager, Plover, U.S.
"I joined our facility in Argentina with the intention of staying for 5 years. I started as a young engineer and have made my way up to Plant Manager. I’ve now been here for 19 years. McCain is really a place where you can make it, from the ground up."
Global Operational Tech & Security Engineer, Toronto, Canada.
"It has been a pleasure working in the Global Engineering function these past few years, given the opportunity to drive real change across the Industrial Operations Technology landscape. McCain’s commitment to its people, diversity, growth and improvement has been pleasantly surprising so far."
NA Foodservice Marketing Sr. Director, Oakbrook Terrace, U.S.
"At McCain, we make more than just products. We make experiences and moments for people to connect. A lot of what I do is what I am passionate about which makes work really fun and easy. It feels nice when a part of you gets to come out in your work."
Commercial Planning Director, Toronto, Canada
Starting as a campus hire in an analyst role to now growing into a director level - I'm a example of how you can make it at McCain. I have had the luxury to work with great people and teams across the business, which make my work really dynamic.
As part of our Chips-In program, employees in North America receive eight hours of paid volunteering time each year to make an impact in their community.
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Discover career opportunities across our business.
As a food company, we offer a wide range of career opportunities—within our factories, offices, sales, and working in agriculture with our growers. Learn more about the different areas of our business in more detail below.
If you love branding and business, marketing is the place for you. Working in a dynamic business environment, our marketing teams - across brand management, marketing management, marketing innovation and insights - shape how we connect with our consumers and customers. With energy and passion, our marketing teams can make a real difference to the success of our business.
Our finance function plays a pivotal role in ensuring we are running our operations effectively and efficiently. Our finance teams partner with colleagues from across the business, with roles including financial analysis and planning, accounting, tax and payroll.
Sales is a driving force within our business, partnering with our customers to bring planet-friendly products to our consumers around the world. With a focus on quality customer service, our commercial team extends across retail national accounts, foodservice and customer marketing, depending on the region.
The secret ingredient to our success is our people. The McCain human resources team acts as career partners, helping our people strategically plan for the future of McCain and their career. Centered in our values, each team within HR plays a unique role that is integral to the engagement and development of our people—attracting top talent, and helping our diverse and inclusive culture flourish.
Logistics play a key role in ensuring a positive customer experience in the movement of orders locally and internationally. By working with a range of carrier partners (including ocean liners and air carriers), we focus on meeting quality standards and striving to exceed service expectations.
Our procurement team works to build strong external relationships that enable McCain Foods to purchase quality products and services that deliver superior value over the long-term. The team adheres to principles of ethical procurement, operating with integrity and ensuring fair and transparent business dealings.
Agriculture is a critical part of our business to ensure the right quantity and quality of vegetables meet demand. Our team of agriculture professionals drive innovative ideas and new technology implementation to support progress towards our agricultural goals. To drive best practice, our teams also share their expertise and knowledge with our grower communities around the world.
At McCain Foods, we pride ourselves on creating new and innovative products for our consumers and customers. Our R&D teams play a crucial role in discovering new insights and technologies, used to create delicious new products. Covering product development, food technology, sensory, quality and technical support, a career in R&D has many avenues to explore and develop.
Digital reaches every part of our business and is always evolving. Our IT teams are at the forefront of digital innovation, and support the whole business in using digital technology to accelerate growth.
Engineering plays a critical role in ensuring our food production plants run smoothly and efficiently. Our engineering teams work across machinery and equipment selection, installation, maintenance and modification, as well as engineering safety and compliance activity.
Legal is at the heart of ensuring our company operates in line with values and ethical standards. Working hand-in-hand with functions across the business, our legal teams ensure the protection of our products, brands, facilities, people, consumers and business partners.
Our manufacturing and production teams are the backbone of McCain, creating our delicious food for mealtimes far and wide. There are many varied roles within the teams, from managing the production process, hands-on work on our production lines, warehouse jobs, safety related roles, sanitation, skilled trades careers, and many more. Through a combination of team work and individual expertise, our production teams ensure we deliver to our high quality standards.
Employee Resource Groups.
We celebrate what makes us unique and we help people connect with ‘others like me.’ Learn more about our many groups run by employees.
PAPA: Latinos Paving a Path at McCain
Advocate for a culture rooted in diversity and inclusion by embracing those of Hispanic/Latino descent and their supporters - everyone is welcome!
Pride Employee Resource Group welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other non-binary individuals, allies, and interested employees.
ARC promises to empower, enable, and connect McCain employees of Asian descent across the globe while cultivating a safe and supportive community—one where they feel included, considered, seen, and heard.
Our mission is to strengthen leadership skills, build self-confidence, and inspire connection, growth, and development for women at McCain. We encourage support and participation from all.
Our mission is to connect young professionals across McCain, develop professional skills, and empower future leaders in the company.
We are here to raise awareness around mental health through different initiatives, including training sessions, employee assistance programs, and regular check-ins with employees.
The Women in STEAM ERG was created to help promote the development of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Mathematics within McCain and in the communities in which we operate.
McCain employees in North America are supported by our educational assistance program, one of the ways McCain encourages continuous learning and invests in our employees.
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Coaldale Expansion Project
We are making one of the largest global investments in McCain Foods history by doubling the size and workforce of our Coaldale, Alberta processing facility. This project is a significant economic boost for the region and will create 260 new jobs.
"This will fuel continued growth for the business, allowing us to serve key markets further by bringing customers high quality potatoes that begin with our dedicated local farming community.” – Max Koeune, President & Chief Executive Officer, McCain Foods.
Where the magic happens.
Take a look at our dynamic and collaborative corporate offices and food processing plants. Join us today!
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