Crew Leader and Tree Care Summer 2025

Irving Woodlands; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Woodlands is hiring for critical positions in tree planting operations. Crew Leaders will manage teams and meet production targets, while Tree Care workers support operations with equipment maintenance and logistics. Both roles require motivation, physical stamina, and relevant experience in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Planting experience required.
• Clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage crews of 10-14 tree planters.
• Assist in daily operations including equipment maintenance.
• Ensure safety and quality assurance.

Skills

Planting experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical stamina

Education

Class 4 driver’s license

Job description

Job Description

The Crew Leader and Tree Care positions are critical to our planting operation, with multiple openings available. These roles support our tree planters throughout the summer and require highly motivated self-starters.

Responsibilities

Crew Leader – Up to $1300/week salary (negotiated based on experience)

• Manage crews of 10-14 tree planters, ensuring safety and quality assurance, setting up blocks, managing the job site, and meeting daily production targets.

Tree Care – $1125/week salary (negotiated based on experience)

• Assist the Crew Leader with daily operations, including setting up caches, maintaining equipment (skidder, pumps, vehicles), watering trees, managing inventory of tree trays, and tree deliveries.

Qualifications

• Planting experience required.
• Class 4 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Tree planting experience is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Canada and the U.S. with a team of 20,000 employees. We foster a culture of integrity, inclusivity, and professional growth across various divisions.

We are committed to accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Accommodation requests due to disabilities can be made at any stage of employment.

We encourage applicants who may not meet all criteria to still apply, promoting an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About The Team

At Irving Woodlands, we are dedicated to sustainable land management, guided by an 80-year plan to preserve environmental integrity. Our team of over 1,600 professionals and seasonal workers focus on research, conservation, and improving forestry practices, including silviculture, planting, harvesting, and more. Join us to work in safety-first, technologically advanced operations across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine.