Manufacturing Learning Development Internship

Position Title: Global - Manufacturing L&D - Learning Development Internship (MDI)

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time ​

Grade: Grade 01 

Requisition ID: 41043 

Learning and Development Internship

Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada

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.

The McCain Driving Impact (MDI) program is central to how our global manufacturing network operates. As an intern on the manufacturing learning team, Global MDI team, you will support the team in transforming the MDI Playbook content into high-impact, role-based learning for operators and maintenance teams.   You’ll collaborate with global MDI Element Owners, regional leaders, and plant representatives to create training that enables consistent execution of MDI principles across all regions.

What you’ll be doing.

• Develop or refine learning content aligned to MDI Foundational Playbooks and, when relevant, Stabilization Playbooks. 
• Convert playbook information into clear, practical learning tailored for operators and maintenance teams. 
• Ensure learning connects MDI principles to real-world manufacturing activities. 
• Collaborate with global MDI Element Owners, regional teams, and plant representatives. 
• Support global deployment preparation, including translation alignment and regional adaptations. 
• Draft or final training materials aligned to MDI Foundational Playbooks. 
• Role-specific learning pathways (Operator vs. Maintenance). 
• Documentation of gaps or enhancement opportunities identified during development. 

What you’ll need to be successful.

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Business, Engineering, Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, Education, HR, or a related field, entering your 3rd or 4th year post‑internship.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and apply insights to training strategies and learning design.
• Clear, professional communicator skilled at simplifying complex concepts and contributing to effective instructional materials and learner‑focused content.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organization, ensuring accuracy, logical flow, and high-quality outputs across projects and learning deliverables.
• Ability to investigate challenges, identify learner needs or root causes, and support the design of solutions such as job aids, modules, and process guides.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and advanced in data analysis (especially Excel), using data to evaluate training effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

About the team.

This is a small but highly collaborative team of two that supports Manufacturing Learning on a global scale. Despite its size, the team’s impact reaches every region, partnering closely with site leaders, regional teams, and global stakeholders to deliver consistent, high‑quality learning experiences worldwide.

This team also works hand‑in‑hand with our Global Learning organization, collaborating on content design, localization, and deployment initiatives. In this role, you’ll engage with all of these partners—gaining valuable exposure to how global learning solutions are built, adapted, and implemented across diverse environments.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working cross‑functionally, contributing to meaningful global initiatives, and learning how training and compliance content comes to life in a large, international organization.

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

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.

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: $23.00 - $26.00CAD hourly wage equivalent, paid salary. 

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 and 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 well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Due to the duration of this role, you will not be eligible for traditional benefits through our programs. McCain's early careers programming offers a multitude of learning experiences aimed at advancing your career in the future.

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. 

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. 

Job Family: Engineering & Technical      
Division: Global Operations and Growth 
Department: ​Manufacturing L and D ​
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Fredericton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls 

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)