Python Developer Co-Op - Summer 2026
About the role
Position Title: Global Tech Co-op - Python Developer
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Grade: Grade 01
Requisition ID: 40044
Python Developer Co-Op 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. We are seeking an ambitious, curious individual with a passion for AI to join our Python development team for a four-month term starting in May 2026. In this role, you will actively contribute to implementing MCPs, APIs, and intelligent agents that integrate with widely used social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as other business applications, including Google Ads and Salesforce. You will gain hands-on experience utilizing modern frameworks and tools such as Python, FastAPI, FastMCP, and Kubernetes.
Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide targeted technical solutions, conduct unit testing, and troubleshoot to ensure high-quality deliverables. This position provides the opportunity to make a measurable impact on McCain’s strategic initiatives, while further developing your technical and teamwork skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
The internship will take place from May through August 2026 at our Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada office. We have a hybrid work schedule in which our co-op students collaborate in person with their teams at least three days a week, with the remaining days worked remotely or in the office. In addition to the work performed in the internship, you’ll have opportunities for professional development, networking, and mentorship to help you build skills and confidence for your future career.
What You’ll Be Doing.
- This position will be based in our Florenceville office, with the expectation of working onsite/in-office three days a week.
- Implement MCPs, APIs, and Agents related to Social Media apps like Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as other apps like Google Ads and Salesforce. You are going to be using Python, FastAPI, FastMCP and Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical solutions.
- Conduct unit testing and troubleshooting.
What You’ll Need To Be Successful.
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Proficient in Python programming, with practical experience developing, testing, and troubleshooting modern applications.
- Understanding of relevant frameworks and platforms such as FastAPI, FastMCP, and Kubernetes; previous exposure is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Demonstrates adaptability and a strong willingness to learn and integrate emerging technologies, tools, and processes.
- Excellent communication skills—able to articulate technical concepts effectively in both verbal and written formats.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, capable of analyzing issues and proposing robust solutions.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, contributing positively to group objectives and shared success.
About The Team. This position is a part of the Global Data and Analytics tea. Their focus is to deliver BI artifacts that enable the business to leverage data effectively for decision-making, as well as to deliver Power Apps and flows to streamline business processes.
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 - $26.00 CAD 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. 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. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here . Job Family: Information Technology
Division: Global Digital Technology
Department: Global Analytics
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
About McCain Foods
At McCain, we believe food plays an important role in people’s lives, with the power to bring individuals, families, and communities together.
As a privately owned family company with over 67 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries, and a global team of 23,000+ people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $14 billion. Through our investment and innovation agenda, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers.
Guided by our purpose—celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food—we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change. At McCain, sustainability goes to the heart of our purpose as a business. That purpose means putting agronomy at the forefront of all we do to ensure healthier soils which lead to more sustainably sourced food. It means reducing our climate impact and supporting the communities where we operate—today, tomorrow and for generations to come. 🌱🥔🍟
Connect with McCain Foods on: Instagram: @McCainGlobal Twitter: @McCainGlobal YouTube: @McCainFoodsGlobal Threads: @mccainglobal
💛 #WeAreMcCain
Python Developer Co-Op - Summer 2026
About the role
Position Title: Global Tech Co-op - Python Developer
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Grade: Grade 01
Requisition ID: 40044
Python Developer Co-Op 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. We are seeking an ambitious, curious individual with a passion for AI to join our Python development team for a four-month term starting in May 2026. In this role, you will actively contribute to implementing MCPs, APIs, and intelligent agents that integrate with widely used social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as other business applications, including Google Ads and Salesforce. You will gain hands-on experience utilizing modern frameworks and tools such as Python, FastAPI, FastMCP, and Kubernetes.
Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide targeted technical solutions, conduct unit testing, and troubleshoot to ensure high-quality deliverables. This position provides the opportunity to make a measurable impact on McCain’s strategic initiatives, while further developing your technical and teamwork skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
The internship will take place from May through August 2026 at our Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada office. We have a hybrid work schedule in which our co-op students collaborate in person with their teams at least three days a week, with the remaining days worked remotely or in the office. In addition to the work performed in the internship, you’ll have opportunities for professional development, networking, and mentorship to help you build skills and confidence for your future career.
What You’ll Be Doing.
- This position will be based in our Florenceville office, with the expectation of working onsite/in-office three days a week.
- Implement MCPs, APIs, and Agents related to Social Media apps like Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as other apps like Google Ads and Salesforce. You are going to be using Python, FastAPI, FastMCP and Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical solutions.
- Conduct unit testing and troubleshooting.
What You’ll Need To Be Successful.
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Proficient in Python programming, with practical experience developing, testing, and troubleshooting modern applications.
- Understanding of relevant frameworks and platforms such as FastAPI, FastMCP, and Kubernetes; previous exposure is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Demonstrates adaptability and a strong willingness to learn and integrate emerging technologies, tools, and processes.
- Excellent communication skills—able to articulate technical concepts effectively in both verbal and written formats.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, capable of analyzing issues and proposing robust solutions.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, contributing positively to group objectives and shared success.
About The Team. This position is a part of the Global Data and Analytics tea. Their focus is to deliver BI artifacts that enable the business to leverage data effectively for decision-making, as well as to deliver Power Apps and flows to streamline business processes.
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 - $26.00 CAD 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. 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. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here . Job Family: Information Technology
Division: Global Digital Technology
Department: Global Analytics
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
About McCain Foods
At McCain, we believe food plays an important role in people’s lives, with the power to bring individuals, families, and communities together.
As a privately owned family company with over 67 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries, and a global team of 23,000+ people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $14 billion. Through our investment and innovation agenda, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers.
Guided by our purpose—celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food—we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change. At McCain, sustainability goes to the heart of our purpose as a business. That purpose means putting agronomy at the forefront of all we do to ensure healthier soils which lead to more sustainably sourced food. It means reducing our climate impact and supporting the communities where we operate—today, tomorrow and for generations to come. 🌱🥔🍟
Connect with McCain Foods on: Instagram: @McCainGlobal Twitter: @McCainGlobal YouTube: @McCainFoodsGlobal Threads: @mccainglobal
💛 #WeAreMcCain