JOB DESCRIPTION
• Are you looking for a summer job which enables you to work with a team of industry-leading professionals?
• Do you want to gain hands-on experience that could lead to full-time employment upon graduation?
• Does a job with real responsibilities and making meaningful contributions interest you?
The Opportunities:
These positions support our road construction, transportation, and harvesting operations. Operations students are paired with a professional Operations Supervisor to ensure your success in achieving meaningful job responsibilities. These positions provide an understanding of the business, while enabling practical experience in managing a commercial forestry operation.
What We Offer:

• A fun outdoor working environment.
• A team-based work effort that supports you to succeed.
• We are committed to financially supporting your education with established incentive programs that increase with ongoing work terms.
• We expose you to our diverse operations and connect you with senior leadership to ensure meaningful work experiences that lead to career opportunities upon graduation.
• Along with competitive wages, company vehicle and uniforms are provided.
• Accommodations or subsidization for accommodations may be available for certain positions in specific regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities vary dependent on the group being supported. These responsibilities include but limited to;

• Developing and fostering relationships with employees and contractors
• Collecting data & surveying areas within the operations scope of work - roads, bridges, forest blocks, waterways, and habitats
• Supporting team to ensure the smooth running of operations, which may include organizing resources and picking up materials
• Analyzing data pertaining to productivity
• Conducting quality checks on completed work
• Developing work plans for road systems

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized post-secondary institution
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands
• Previous supervisory experience is considered an asset
• Valid class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract

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. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. 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
At Irving Woodlands , we take pride in our role as stewards of the land. Focused on rigorous and sustainable land management, Irving Woodlands is guided by an 80-year management plan that preserves the environmental and ecological integrity of our land, air, water and wildlife.
Irving Woodlands maintains an engaged team of over 1,600 employees, contractors, seasonal workers and students who are dedicated to research, conservation and continuously improving our forest management practices and long-term business results. Our multi-faceted team trains, develops and builds long-term, rewarding careers in all aspects of forestry, from tree nurseries and tree improvement to research and environmental management. Our forestry professionals, supported by our logistics and professional services group, are world-class and implement leading strategies in these areas: silviculture, planting, harvesting, trucking and logistics, operational and road construction, maintenance, technology, forest patrol and research. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work across any of our safety first, cutting-edge technology operations and land holdings located in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine.