Requisition ID: 43423 

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ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Analyst, Operations – External Affairs & Sustainability (EA&S) will play a central role in enabling the effective planning, coordination, and execution of McCain’s Global External Affairs & Sustainability (EA&S) function. Reporting to the Vice President, Global External Affairs & Sustainability, this role is responsible for strengthening how the function operates – ensuring strategies, priorities, and commitments translate into clear plans, disciplined execution, and measurable outcomes.

Operating in a highly collaborative, hands-on capacity, the Senior Analyst, Operations (EA&S), will work across Government Affairs, External Communications and Sustainability teams to organize function-wide strategies, support leadership decision-making, and drive operational excellence. The role requires strong judgment, exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear performance narratives, executive materials, and actionable insights that support both functional and business objectives.

ABOUT MCCAIN FOODS

McCain Foods’ size, scale, and global reach allow us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people and communities around the world. As a family-owned company founded in 1957, McCain has grown to become one of the world’s largest manufacturers of frozen potato products and a global leader in prepared appetizers and snacks, with products enjoyed in more than 160 countries.

We understand the power food has to bring people, families, and communities together, and we believe sustainable growth today creates lasting impact for generations to come. Working alongside 4,400 farming partners, 22,000 colleagues, and teams across 49 production facilities on six continents, we succeed by growing together with our customers, partners, and communities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy, Planning & Performance Management

• Build and embed planning and governance routines to develop, deliver, and track progress against 1-year and 3-year function plans.
• Lead and support function-wide target setting and performance tracking, ensuring alignment with EA&S strategies and business priorities.
• Develop monthly and quarterly performance updates and review materials, including routine reporting to the Global Leadership Team.
• Manage and prepare a quarterly global policy digest and issues update, coordinated with regional leads.
• Track and monitor key policy and reputational issues, working closely with agency partners to ensure consistency and alignment across markets.
• Partner with Finance to ensure EA&S investment is clearly aligned to function strategies and priorities, and tracked against outcomes.
• Support the annual budgeting process for the function, including forecasting and performance reporting, in partnership with Finance and regional leads.

Special Projects & Executive Support

• Lead the development of internal and external presentations, executive materials, and priority initiatives for the Vice President and EA&S leadership team.
• Own the process for synthesizing cross-functional inputs into executive-ready reporting and updates.
• Lead or support special projects that require collaboration across EA&S departments, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
• Support the management of relationships with global partners, including coalitions and associations.

Leadership Cadence, Meetings & Engagement

• Design and manage the operating rhythm for the EA&S function – including strategy sessions, leadership meetings, town halls, and project management forums – that drives alignment and effective decision-making.
• Establish clear meeting cadences, agendas, preparation requirements, and follow-ups to ensure effective decision-making.
• Support coordination across global and regional teams to ensure consistency in messaging, priorities, and outputs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in business management, project management, or a related field involving executive-level advising and cross-functional collaboration.
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and presentation development skills; comfort working directly with senior leaders.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling narratives, presentations, and reports.
• Strong written communication skills with an eye for structure, clarity, and design.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and personalities.
• Experience with budget management, financial planning, or data analytics strongly preferred.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into strategic performance narratives.
• Enthusiasm for learning and leveraging new technologies, systems, and processes.
   

ABOUT MCCAIN FOODS.

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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. 

 
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: $81,600.00 - $108,900.00 . 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.