Job Description

The Construction and Equipment Division, a part of the J.D. Irving, Limited’s group of companies, is a key player in the North American construction industry. Our core businesses are Irving Equipment, Gulf Operators, CFM, Irving Wallboard, and Kent Homes and the group provides heavy equipment and crane services, civil construction, modular home and commercial buildings, and machining, technical services, repair and overhaul to its customers.

We are now accepting applications to our BUILD YOUR CAREER development program. We are hiring students who are looking for challenge, have a passion for learning beyond the classroom, are highly energetic and motivated to BUILD YOUR CAREER.

What You’ll Get:

An opportunity to start BUILDING your career within a dynamic division that will allow you to gain meaningful and business impacting work experience. You will be provided with hands-on projects where you will be able to apply your studies. In addition, you will gain exposure to top leaders within our Division and get exposure to other J.D. Irving, Limited companies to expand your professional NETWORK. Your work term will include a solid combination of practical experience and professional development opportunities that will prepare you to be a future LEADER within our Divisional talent pipeline.

We currently have an engaging opportunity for a MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENT.

• Exposure to Operations tools and processes
• Exposure to dispatching of equipment and crane operators
• Exposure to logistics
• Estimation of lift projects (from boom truck requirements to major projects)
• Operations planning and scheduling
• Training and utilization of company ERP, dashboards and analytics
• Spend time in operations on project sites and at various IEQ and customer facilities, practicing IEQ’s safety culture
• Exposure to Health and Safety culture (inspections, JSA’s, etc.)
• Job shadow opportunities and establishment of mentor relationships
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering university program
• Interest in developing a background in operations with a process improvement mindset
• Desire to develop Project management skillset (Six Sigma, Lean, MS Projects)
• Desire to strengthen skills interpreting engineered drawings and shop drawings
• Ability to multi-task and recognize changing priorities
• Attention to detail

All of our student roles will require full time enrollment in a related post-secondary program in good academic standing, excellent communication, analytic and organizational skills, and a great attitude with an eagerness to learn. 

If you are a full time student looking to BUILD YOUR CAREER, please apply online!

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online. 

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.