JOB DESCRIPTION
Do you love operating and mechanical work? Have you been thinking about taking the next step and owning your own business? Maybe you are tired of travelling away for work and would like to be home every day.
J.D. Irving, Limited has hundreds of contractors that own trucks. Contractors are paid on a piece rate basis; meaning the more they produce, the more they earn. Being a contractor is hard work, but it comes with rewards such as
• The independence of being your own boss
• Building a business from the ground up
• Working with modern, high-tech equipment
• Performance bonus
• Managing a team of people
If you like the outdoors, you will LOVE your new office.
The Northern New Brunswick Forestry Operations Division is currently looking for a candidate who wants to become a Trucking Contractors. Operations are located in Northern NB.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
• Be able to follow the health and safety standards, environmental standards as well as quality standards on Crown lands and on Private lands of the company J.D. Irving, Limited
• Maintain productivity, production and utilization targets.
• Perform daily maintenance and repairs as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications:

• Education Required:
  • Valid Class 1 is required
  • Experience on highway truck considered as an asset
  • Certified Heavy Equipment Operator considered an asset
• Language - French and English

With our proven contractor model, you can count on JDI's full support as you grow your business. You can be confident that you are working for a company that's in it for the long term.
We are looking for hard working people with the resilience and determination to grow along with the operations of J.D. Irving, Limited. We are interested in people who have a passion for what they do including, business, mechanical, technical, and financial.
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.