Chemical Engineering Student - Irving Pulp & Paper - Summer 2026

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in New Brunswick is offering exciting summer internship opportunities for Chemical Engineering students. Join a dynamic team and gain practical experience in process engineering while contributing to operational improvements. Ideal candidates are currently pursuing their Chemical Engineering degree and have a strong safety mindset. Personal development and workplace support are provided.

Benefits

Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

Career Growth Opportunities

Student Housing for Qualifying Candidates

Free Parking

Co-op Fee Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering and in good academic standing.
• Team player with a safety-first mindset.
• Ability to effectively time manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support and services to Operations department.
• Provide process engineering services as part of improvement projects across the site.
• Process monitoring and data analysis to identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and cost.
• Monitor effluent characteristics and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Participate in troubleshooting of process, environmental and operational issues.

Skills

Team player

Safety-first mindset

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

We currently have exciting opportunities within our Pulp & Paper Division operations for Chemical Engineering Students to join our teams in Saint John and Utopia, New Brunswick, for the Summer 2026 Work Term.

Why join the Pulp & Paper Division

• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Opportunities in Engineering, Leadership, Maintenance, and Many Other Disciplines
• Employee Programs: Student Housing for Qualifying Candidates, Free Parking, Co-op Fee Reimbursement
• Over $1.2 Billion Recently Invested to Modernize and Expand Our Mill Operations Across the Division

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering and in good academic standing
• Team player with a safety-first mindset
• Ability to effectively time manage multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Long-term interest in an engineering career

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support and services to Operations department.
• Provide process engineering services as part of improvement projects across the site.
• Process monitoring and data analysis to identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and cost.
• Monitor effluent characteristics and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Participate in troubleshooting of process, environmental and operational issues.