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.
The Woodlands Division for J.D. Irving Limited is recruiting for forestry professionals seeking to accelerate their career in the area operations management within opportunities in Harvesting, Trucking or Road Construction/Maintenance. In these roles, you will demonstrate your leadership in production, motivating employees/contractors, operational efficiency, budgeting and planning, safety standards, and continuous improvement. These positions enable you to learn our world class forestry practices preparing yourself for successive advancement and professional development within the organization taking your career to the next level! These various opportunities are located across our Woodlands regions with the greatest number of opportunities in Southern New Brunswick Woodlands (Sussex region), Central New Brunswick Woodlands (Fredericton region) and Nova Scotia Woodlands (Truro/Central NS region). Candidates looking to explore executive opportunities in our Woodlands Division are welcome to visit: https://jdiexecutiverecruitment.ca/ For more information regarding specific opportunities or locations, please contact: Chesley Bobbitt - HR Manager, [email protected].
Responsibilities will vary by role.
• Undergraduate degree in Forestry, Business, Engineering or another relevant discipline • 5+ years of management experience and proven ability to influence others • Strong safety leadership and business acumen • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment, present to senior leaders, negotiate and problem-solve • Self-starter focused on results and driving performance/objectives • Agile and able to lead change in a fast-paced environment #LI-EM1