JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for 2 keen and very detail-oriented students to participate in a highly impactful project with our Sawmills Division. The selected students will work with industry leaders and get exposure to our sawmills during their rewarding work term.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What You Can Expect from Your Work Term:

• Preliminary design assignments
• Drawing and documents management activities
• Participation in Process Improvement team projects
• Learning about and helping develop reliability best practices.
• Requisitioning of materials and services
• Working with contractors and mill personnel to determine scope, planning and execution of work packages for mill projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working towards a Post secondary degree in Business or Engineering
• In good academic standing and returning to school
• Ability to work in a team environment involving mill staff, unionized trades people, operators, contractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed in a cost effective, timely, safe, and quality manner.
• Ability to work safely both in the office and in a manufacturing environment.
• Very good communication and organization skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities.
• High energy level and strong attention to detail
• Sound management and technical abilities.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to improve.
• Strong administrative and computer skills (Microsoft Office)

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
Irving Sawmills and Irving Forest Products are committed to delivering quality lumber products, strong customer relationships and service reliability, as well as operating safe and efficient operations. We are focused on delivering quality products through continuous investment in our people, our forest products, our local communities and the most up-to-date technology.
Our employees work in some of the most technologically advanced facilities in North America. In addition to our 11 sawmills and value-added mills, our portfolio contains an industrial-grade pellet plant and our Juniper Farms peat bog production facility. Our team of over 2,000 professionals produce premium products that are sold across North America and through our vertically integrated supply chain. We also supply wood chips for our growing Pulp & Paper Division. Careers at Irving Sawmills are exciting and fast-paced, and there are many opportunities to advance and grow a long-term career with the company in various professions such as production and operations, engineering, maintenance and reliability, technicians, and skilled trades, sales & logistics, and professional services. Employees are encouraged to try new roles to grow their skills as well as gain professional exposure across our many locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, and New York.