About this role
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.
What We Offer:
• 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) • Housing stipend and relocation assistance available for students who relocate to area for their co-op term
• Plan and implement units of product quality • Perform continuous assessment of product quality • Assist team to resolve operating problems with process, maintenance, and plant engineering support • Lead small projects in process monitoring, investigation, and optimization • Conduct statistical studies for operation review • Work closely with production department to improve process and quality • Follow safe practices at all times
• Enrolled in 4-year Engineering Degree: Chemical, Mechanical, and/or Pulp & Paper; and have completed at least 2 years • Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills • The following engineering courses are applicable: Fluid Mechanics, Process Control, Heat and Mass Transfer, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Statistics