Student - Production Worker - Saint-Leonard Sawmill

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint-Leonard; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend availability

Safe work environment

Work close to home

Competitive wages

Future opportunities

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited invites students to join the Saint-Leonard Sawmill as a Student Production Worker this summer. No prior experience required; training is provided and you’ll gain hands-on production and teamwork experience in a fast-paced industrial environment.

This full-time summer role offers competitive wages, weekend availability, and a path to future student employment or long-term opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in high school or post-secondary for Fall 2027.
• Be reliable, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Able to perform physical work, including lifting, pulling, and stacking materials.
• Demonstrate concern for quality work and workplace safety.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support production activities in various mill areas.
• Provide relief coverage during breaks and vacations.
• Assist with mill maintenance and production labor activities.
• Follow safety standards and procedures.
• Perform lifting, pulling, stacking, and material handling.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliability

Motivation

Eagerness to learn

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school or post-secondary enrollment

Job description

About the Role

Looking for a summer job that offers great pay, valuable work experience, and the opportunity to develop skills that will benefit you throughout your career?

Job Description

About the Role

Looking for a summer job that offers great pay, valuable work experience, and the opportunity to develop skills that will benefit you throughout your career?

As a Student Production Worker at the Saint-Leonard Sawmill, you’ll play an important role in supporting daily production operations while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced industrial environment. Working alongside experienced employees, you’ll develop practical skills, build teamwork experience, and learn about the forest products industry.

No previous experience is required. We provide the training and support needed for you to succeed.

What we offer

• $18.82\\hour (student) to $22.45\\hour (student on production)
• Full-time summer employment
• Weekend availability required
• No experience necessary
• Safe and supportive work environment
• Work close to home
• Competitive wages
• Gain valuable industrial and manufacturing experience
• Develop teamwork, safety, and problem-solving skills
• Potential opportunities for future student employment and long-term careers with J.D. Irving Limited

Responsibilities

What you'll do

• Support production activities throughout various areas of the mill
• Provide relief coverage during employee breaks and vacation periods
• Assist with mill maintenance and production labor activities
• Follow all safety standards and workplace procedures
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, pulling, stacking, and handling materials
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Carry out any other duties assigned by your supervisor

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in high school, post‑secondary education, or accepted into a post‑secondary program for Fall 2027
• Be reliable, motivated, and eager to learn
  
• Be able to perform physical work, including lifting, pulling, and stacking materials
• Demonstrate concern for quality work and workplace safety
• Maintain a positive attitude and work effectively in a team environment
• Be a quick learner
• Meet J.D. Irving Limited selection criteria

Whether you’re saving for school, gaining valuable work experience, or exploring future career opportunities, the Saint-Leonard Sawmill offers a great place to learn, grow, and develop your skills.

Join One, Grow with Many

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.

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.