Cloud Engineer Co-op - Summer 2026

Position Title: Global Tech Co-op - Cloud Engineer
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Grade: Grade 01
Requisition ID: 40046
Cloud Engineer Co-Op .
Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role .
We are looking for a Cloud Engineer co-op student to join us for a four-month work term starting in May 2026. As a Cloud Engineer Co-op student, you will work closely with our cloud engineering team to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and applications. This hands-on experience will provide you with exposure to cutting-edge technologies, real-world projects, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our operations.
This position will be based in our Florenceville office, with the expectation of working onsite/in-office three days a week.
What you'll be doing.

• Assist in the deployment, configuration, and management of cloud infrastructure using platforms like Azure
• Develop scripts and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) to streamline cloud operations and maintenance.
• Build Automated Infrastructure CICD pipelines and enable Application teams to leverage DevSecOps
• Monitor cloud systems to ensure performance, scalability, and security.
• Participate in troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions for cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud-based applications and services.
• Document processes, configurations, and system architecture for knowledge sharing.

What you'll need to be successful.

• Currently enrolled in your 3 rd or 4 th year of university, seeking a Computer Science, Information Technology, or related bachelor's or master's degree.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms
• Basic understanding of networking concepts and cloud computing principles.
• Experience with programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Bash, or JavaScript).
• Familiar with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes

• Ability to work in the office from our Florenceville office location 3 days a week.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Ability to effectively manage tight timelines and prioritize tasks in an agile environment; flexibly handling additional tasks as assigned.
• Self-starting personality - you are highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• You communicate with honesty and kindness and can build trusting relationships.
• Passionate about digital, technology, data, and analysis.
• You have exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills.

About the team .
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a new and rapidly growing team. In this role, you will partner with stakeholders in Florenceville, India, and many more globally.
This position will be based in our Florenceville office, with the expectation of working onsite/in-office three days a week.
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.
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.
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Job Family: Information Technology
Division: Global Digital Technology
Department: Cloud and Data Centre
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)