Engineering Co-Op Student Summer 2026

J.D. Irving; Chipman Parish; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Canada is looking for engineering co-op students to join their team across multiple sawmills. Candidates will have a chance to coordinate projects, lead teams, and improve operational processes in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates are self-motivated engineering students with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented setting. This is a full-time position with various locations in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required for team collaboration.
• High energy level with strong attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with contractors and mill personnel.
• Lead projects with sawmill staff and millwrights.
• Drive improvement and champion safety and quality.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong administrative abilities and computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments

Team-oriented work ethic

Education

Engineering student in good academic standing

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)

Job Info

• Job Identification 5921
• Job Category Production & Skilled Trades
• Posting Date 09/09/2025, 05:10 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 Highway 17, Saint-Leonard, NB, E7E 2M7, CA 529 Valleydale Road, Truro, NS, B2N 5C5, CA