Field Representative - Potato

McCain Foods; Carberry; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Leave support (vacation & holidays)

Volunteer time

Mental health resources

Job summary

McCain Foods is seeking a Field Representative for the Carberry/Portage la Prairie area in Manitoba. You will work with growers to improve crop quality, food safety, and supply alignment with production schedules, supporting McCain's operations across Manitoba.

You will travel regionally, conduct field inspections, promote new technologies, and partner with Agriculture teams on continuous improvement initiatives and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent field experience required.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in agriculture, agronomy, or related fields.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong relationships with grower partners for mutual growth.
• Conduct field and storage inspections for crop development and food safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Grower collaboration

Excel

GPS

Mobile technologies

GIS

Remote sensing

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Degree in Agriculture/Agribusiness/Agronomy or related field

Tools

Excel

GPS-enabled devices

GIS

Job description

Position Title: Field Representative - Potato

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 44207

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.

Reporting to the Field Manager, the Field Representative for the Carberry / Portage la Prairie, Manitoba area will collaborate with a team of agricultural professionals to drive innovative ideas and implement new technologies in support of continuous improvement goals.

This position works closely with growers to develop best practices, identify potential potato quality issues, and partner with the Operations team to align raw material requirements with the production schedule, ensuring the right raw materials are delivered at the right time. The Field Representative plays a key role in supporting grower success, crop quality, food safety, and a reliable supply of potatoes to McCain operations in Manitoba.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Foster strong relationships with grower partners that support mutual business growth and success.
• Conduct regular field and storage inspections to monitor crop development, product quality, environmental conditions, and food safety compliance.
• Partner with the North America Agriculture Food Safety team to implement and maintain farm-level food safety programs.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement related to crop production, quality, sustainability, and food safety.
• Collect, analyze, and report potato crop data and field activity information from contracted growers.
• Retrieve field and storage samples as required throughout the production season.
• Maintain grower records related to seed, crop protection products, fertility programs, irrigation practices, and other agronomic information.
• Support growers in adopting new technologies, digital tools, and innovative agricultural practices.
• Utilize databases and reporting tools to support decision-making and achieve raw potato supply objectives.
• Collaborate with operations and cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and production requirements.
• Participate in local and national agricultural meetings, industry events, and professional development opportunities.
• Champion McCain's safety culture in all work environments.
• Support Agriculture strategic initiatives, including variety development, agronomy programs, and cost optimization projects.
• Assist with scheduling support and provide weekend or holiday coverage when required.
• Coordinate raw material deliveries and adapt to changing business needs and production schedules.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• Associate degree and/or equivalent field experience required; degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agronomy, or a related field preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience, ideally in agriculture, food manufacturing, agronomy, or quality assurance.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with growers, cross-functional teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of GPS, mobile technologies, and agricultural software applications; GIS and remote sensing experience is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Carberry and Portage la Prairie region and to other McCain locations as required.

About The Team.

The Manitoba Agriculture team partners closely with local potato growers to deliver high-quality raw materials that support McCain's manufacturing operations. As part of a collaborative team of agriculture professionals, this role works across grower relations, agronomy, food safety, and operations to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable growth throughout the region.

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.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We're big believers in the power of working together in person. It helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package: $65,500.00 - $87,400.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility

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. 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. Well-being 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 detail 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.

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: Agriculture

Location(s): CA - Canada : Manitoba : Carberry || CA - Canada : Manitoba : Portage la Prairie

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)