Engineering Co-Op Student Fall 2026

J.D. Irving; Chipman Parish; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Irving offers engineering co-op opportunities across its mills in southern, central, and northern New Brunswick and in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Students will coordinate projects, lead teams, and partner with site leaders to drive improvements while prioritizing safety and efficiency. Candidates must be engineering students returning to school with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering student in good academic standing and returning to school.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities.
• Enjoy working in a team environment with mill staff, contractors and suppliers to ensure projects are completed safely.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with contractors and mill personnel to determine scope, planning, and execution of work packages for mill projects.
• Lead specific projects with a team of sawmill staff and millwrights.
• Work with senior management and site leaders to drive improvement across the site.
• Champion safety, quality, and efficiency on the floor.
• Learn sawmill production and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Engineering student

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering student returning to school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have exciting opportunities for engineering co-op students in our state-of-the-art sawmills in southern, central, and northern NB and in Truro, NS.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may vary depending on site specific requirements. General responsibilities include:

• Coordinate projectsby working alongside contractors and mill personnel to determine scope, planning, and execution of work packages for mill projects
• Lead specific projects with a team of sawmill staff and millwrights
• Work alongside senior management and site leaders to drive improvement throughout the site
• Champion safety, quality, and efficiency on the floor
• Learn the ins and outs of sawmill production and identify areas for improvement

Qualifications

• Engineering student in good academic standing, returning to school
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High energy level with thorough attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to improve operational processes
• Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities
• Enjoy working in a team-oriented environment with Mill Staff, Unionized Trades People, Operators, Contractors and Suppliers to ensure projects are completed in a cost effective, timely, and safe manner
• Strong administrative abilities and computer skills (Microsoft Office)

About the Team

Irving Sawmills and Irving Forest Products are committed to delivering quality lumber products, strong customer relationships and service reliability, as well as operating safe and efficient operations. We are focused on delivering quality products through continuous investment in our people, our forest products, our local communities and the most up-to-date technology.

Our employees work in some of the most technologically advanced facilities in North America. In addition to our 12 sawmills and value-added mills, our portfolio contains an industrial-grade pellet plant and our Juniper Farms peat bog production facility. Our team of over 2,000 professionals produce premium products that are sold across North America and through our vertically integrated supply chain. We also supply wood chips for our growing Pulp & Paper Division. Careers at Irving Sawmills are exciting and fast-paced, and there are many opportunities to advance and grow a long-term career with the company in various professions such as production and operations, engineering, maintenance and reliability, technicians, and skilled trades, sales & logistics, and professional services. Employees are encouraged to try new roles to grow their skills as well as gain professional exposure across our many locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, and New York.

About Us

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 9231
• Job Category Production & Skilled Trades
• Posting Date 04/28/2026, 12:57 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 290 Main Street, Chipman, NB, E4A 2M7, CA 10 Premier Avanue, Clair, NB, E7A 2A8, CA 120 South Road, Doaktown, NB, E9C 1H2, CA 48 Chemin Grande Riviere , Saint-Leonard, NB, E7E 2M7, CA 2879 Route 17, Saint-Leonard-Parent, NB, E7E 0C8, CA 529 Valleydale Road, Truro, NS, B2N 5C5, CA

(Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications.
L’échelon salarial sera déterminé en fonction de facteurs pertinents liés au poste, notamment l’expérience, la formation, les aptitudes et les compétences de la personne retenue.)

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.