Kickstart Your Forestry Career
Are you a student ready to take your learning beyond the classroom and into the forest? Join our Woodlands team and gain hands-on experience in one of Canada’s most vital and innovative industries. You’ll be paired with a professional Operations Supervisor and immersed in real-world forestry operations that make a difference.
What You Can Expect:
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to impactful projects in road construction, harvesting, silviculture, and transportation.
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals who are invested in your success.
• Innovation: Work with cutting-edge forestry technology and sustainable practices.
• Career Preview: Get a realistic, hands-on look at a future in forestry.
• Skill Development: Build leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Available Roles
• Student Operations Assistant
Support daily operations and logistics across forestry sites.
• Silviculture Assistant
Help manage reforestation and forest health initiatives.
• Harvesting Student
Participate in timber harvesting operations and planning.
Responsibilities vary by site but may include:
• Supporting road construction, harvesting, silviculture, and transportation teams
• Promoting a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency
• Leading or assisting with special projects that drive operational success
• Enrolled in a Forestry, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or Business program
• Returning to school after the work term
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• High energy, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer applications
• Enjoy working outdoors and in team environments
J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) is a diverse family owned company with operations in Canada and the United States. Since 1882 our focus has been on providing quality products and superior service to customers around the world. Our head offices are in Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. J.D. Irving, Limited is made up of a diverse group of companies in various business segments:
Forestry & Forest Products
Transportation
Shipbuilding & Industrial Marine
Retail & Distribution
Industrial Equipment, Construction Services & Building Materials
Specialty Printing
Consumer Packaged Goods
Food Processing
At J.D. Irving, Limited our core values form the foundation of our company’s story and how we operate on a daily basis. J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to growing leaders and providing them with challenging and rewarding career opportunities. With a focus on creating an aligned and engaged workforce across various industries, JDI offers both internal and external competency based development tailored to individual needs. Our external partners are recognized as world-class, assisting us in creating one of the best leadership pipelines in the country. We partner with some of the top educational and training development schools in Canada who are considered to be "leaders in developing leaders".
