JOB DESCRIPTION
What We Offer

• Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000, if eligible
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a leader cultivating a culture of data-based decision making and accountability at Irving
• Develop intuitive tools and dashboards that are accessible through all levels of the organization and have a clear call to action
• Work as part of a local and corporate team to map out the future vision of analytics and Artificial Intelligence at Irving
• Support the daily operation and continuous improvement initiatives with analytic insights and tool development
• Lead and support projects to align the business storing and organizing their data in the most optimal way
• Be willing to teach others new skills and how to use data-based tools

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working in a manufacturing environment and interfacing with employees at all levels of the organization (front line to managers)
• Working with Databases and data warehouses
• Developing Apps / User Interfaces from scratch (ideally using MS Power Apps)
• Experience working with OSI Pi Data Historian, ParcView, RtDuet, and/or ITop is an asset
• Experience and interest in building forecasting models, artificial intelligence, and decision support systems may be an asset
• Skills and Knowledge in the following:
  • Power Bi
  • Microsoft Power Apps
  • Microsoft Automate
  • Data Modelling
  • Creating KPIs and Business Intelligence Dashboards
  • Data base querying (SQL)
  • Coding in HTML
  • User Interface design

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 Tissue , we know the key to success is our people.
We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products - including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label.
We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.
Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.