Innovation R&D Student - Summer 2026 - Charlottetown
12 hours ago
Job description
Job DescriptionCavendish Farms is currently seeking an Innovation Research & Development Summer Student to join our team.
We are looking for an Innovation Research & Development Summer Student to work with our Research & Development team at our Culinary Creation Center located at the Culinary Institute of Canada in Charlottetown.
The successful student will be interested in learning more about food science and help support our department through ideation sessions, our sensory initiative and process documentation.
Wage Range:
$ $25.65 per hour
Application Deadline:
March 13th, 2026
Location of Work: 4 Sydney St, Charlottetown
CAREER FAIR NOTICE
Cavendish Farms will be on campus at UPEI on March 11th for their annual career fair. Come and learn more about our team and this opportunity
Responsibilities
Supporting Customer projects at the Pilot Line to gain experience of Project Management
Supporting New Product Innovation utilizing CAD designs and 3D filament printed projects
Supporting Ideation Sessions for Cross functional Teams
Sensory Initiative Support – Participation and setup
Supporting Cooking Instruction Catalogue – Guidance from Culinary Research
Supporting Documentation for SOPs and Safety Procedures
Qualifications
Completing post-secondary education in food science, science, or engineering
Working knowledge of CAD tools, with the ability to conceptualize and create new designs from abstract requirements
Excellent ability to multi-task
Solid analytical and data-driven thinking
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Functional time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as strong team player
Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office suite of tools
About Us
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D.
Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results.
With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers.Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.
We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria.
If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.About The Team
Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow.
Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world.
We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota.
We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.
We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.
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