Emerging Tech Analyst
Job Summary
Position Title: Emerging Tech Analyst
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID:43601
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 Emerging Tech Analyst plays a critical role in identifying evaluating and supporting the adoption of new and evolving technologies that enhance McCains AI capabilities and accelerate use-case delivery. This role focuses on researching emerging trends across AI technologies conducting structured evaluations supporting pilots and translating innovative concepts into scalable value-driven solutions within McCains AI ecosystem.
What youll be doing.
Monitor and research emerging technologies across AI agentic systems and the McCain technology stack
Evaluate business impact technical fit risk and readiness of new tools and models
Develop recommendations for pilots proofs of concept and broader adoption
Support the design and execution of technology pilots and structured experiments
Partner with AI Platform & Engineering teams to transition successful pilots into deployment pathways
Document findings lessons learned and reusable assessment frameworks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including AI Platform & Engineering Knowledge Engineering and business stakeholders
Translate complex technical concepts into clear actionable business insights
Identify risks related to security privacy compliance and Responsible AI
Create and share insights trends and best practices across Digital Technology
What youll need to be successful.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field
36 years of experience in technology innovation or digital transformation roles
Strong knowledge of emerging AI technologies models and agentic platforms
Experience supporting pilots evaluations or early-stage technology implementations
Ability to assess technical concepts and communicate them in business-friendly terms
Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills
Experience in enterprise or regulated environments is a plus
About the team.
This role sits within the AI function and reports to the AI Deployment & Enablement Lead. The Emerging Tech Analyst partners closely with AI Platform & Engineering Forward Deployment Engineers Knowledge Engineering and Use Case Governance & Operations teams. It is an individual contributor role with no direct reports focused on collaboration innovation and enabling enterprise AI adoption.
About McCain.
Click Here tolearn more about McCainand 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 youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. Were big believers in the power of working together in personit 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.
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Compensation Package:$67200.00 -$89600.00 . 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 were 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 persons 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 programsinclude 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 were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto 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 torace 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 McCains Global Privacy Policyand 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:Information Technology
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
Required Experience:
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About Company
McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.