Electrical Controls Technician Student - Winter Co-op

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing funding support

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is offering an Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Technician Student internship based in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Positions run from January to April 2027 and can extend to 4–8 months, providing hands-on industry experience and mentorship within the Construction & Equipment Division. Participants gain exposure to troubleshooting, programming, and maintenance of control equipment, with potential housing funding support for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma and enrolled in a 3-year Electrical, Controls and Technology program, in good academic standing.
• Problem-solving skills are required.
• Team player with interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Electrical and Instrumentation trades in a safety-conscious environment.
• Assist in troubleshooting and programming in distributed controls (DCS) and programmable controllers (PLC).
• Support qualified tradespeople in day-to-day activities.
• Maintain and install control equipment.
• Contribute to preventative maintenance and process improvement.

Education

High School Diploma, enrolled in a 3-year Electrical, Controls and Technology program and in good academic standing

Job description

J.D. Irving, Limited is offering an Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Technician Student internship based in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Positions run from January to April 2027 and can extend to 4–8 months, providing hands-on industry experience and mentorship within the Construction & Equipment Division. Participants gain exposure to troubleshooting, programming, and maintenance of control equipment, with potential housing funding support for eligible candidates.