Project Coordinator Student – Winter 2027

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking a Project Coordinator for its IT team to support administrative duties, improve project coordination, schedules, and efficiency. You will work closely with infrastructure teams and stakeholders to keep IT initiatives aligned and progressing.

This co-op role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to an advanced manufacturing environment, with real responsibilities and the chance for full-time employment after graduation.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited university co-op program
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Desire to problem solve and work with others to map out processes to pinpoint improvements
• Curiosity, drive for excellence and interest in technology
• Excellent and customer focused communication skills while building a professional relationship with end users

Responsibilities

• Exposure to various business areas and their respective responsibilities, processes, etc.
• Job shadowing opportunities and establishment of mentor relationships
• On the job experience in an advanced manufacturing environment
• Successful application of project management tools
• Translating business problems and opportunities into technical solutions through working in a team environment acting as the liaison between business, server, network, and technical teams to support the successful delivery of IT infrastructure projects

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Co-op program enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a job which enables you to work with a team of industry-leading professionals?

Are you looking for a job which enables you to work with a team of industry-leading professionals? Do you want to gain hands‑on experience that could lead to full‑time employment upon graduation? Does a job with real responsibilities and making meaningful contributions interest you? Then please keep reading! JDI IT is looking for aProject Coordinatorto assist with administrative duties that improve the overall project coordination, project schedule, and efficiency of our team. A dynamic and critical role to our team, this team member understands technology, people and how to make things happen. Working closely with infrastructure teams, this role will help coordinate initiatives involving server, network, and business stakeholders, ensuring project activities, communications, and deliverables are aligned and progressing effectively.

We are the destination of choice for curious, energetic, & collaborative students!With over 400 employees centralized in Saint John, Moncton, Fredericton, and Halifax, we offer our people the opportunity to add business value to our organization while enjoying the friendly and naturally beautiful lifestyle that only the Maritimes can offer.

We invest in continuous professional growth through strong career development programs. With your professional growth as our focus! Come join us and work among the best in the Maritimes!

If you arelooking foryour next challenge, this is a unique opportunity to be part of transforming the way technology drives business and, if we may say so, it’spretty impressive. Come be part of that change!

Responsibilities

• Exposure to various business areas and their respective responsibilities, processes, etc.
• Job shadowing opportunities and establishment of mentor relationships
• On the job experience in an advanced manufacturing environment
• Successful application of project management tools
• Translating business problems and opportunities into technical solutions through working in a team environment acting as the liaison between business, server, network, and technical teams to support the successful delivery of IT infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited university co-op program
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of tools (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Desire to problem solve and work with others to map out processes to pinpoint improvements
• Curiosity, drive for excellence and interest in technology
• Excellent and customer focused communication skills while building a professional relationship with end users

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.