Tree Planters Summer 2026

Irving Woodlands; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable forestry company is seeking seasonal workers for planting roles in New Brunswick. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and willing to meet production targets in a physically demanding environment. The positions offer piece-work earnings, competitive daily rates, and the option for camp living. This is a great opportunity to work outdoors and contribute to sustainable land management.

Benefits

Piece-work earnings

Community-based crews

Accommodation provided at camps

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to travel to a central meeting location daily if on a home-based crew.

Responsibilities

• Meet production targets and maintain quality standards.
• Adhere to safety standards at all times.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, physically demanding team environment.

Skills

Motivated self-starter

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Summer seasonal planting positions offering piece-work earnings and community-based crews. Roles involve planting and related field work with opportunities to work from local locations or company camps in New Brunswick and surrounding areas.

• Earn between $0.12–$0.13 per tree piece work; daily earnings typically range from $200–$500 depending on production.
• Schedule: 3 days on, 1 day off.
• Planting season runs from early May to mid-July, resumes in early August.
• Most ground is mechanically site prepared; ground access with transportation provided.
• Option to work within your community or at company camps; camp living costs are $25/day, including meals and full amenities.

Responsibilities

• Meet production targets and maintain quality standards.
• Adhere to safety standards at all times.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, physically demanding team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to travel to a central meeting location daily if on a home-based crew.
• Highly motivated self-starter.

Locations

We are seeking local crews based out of Northern, Central, and Southern New Brunswick with various daily pick-up locations. Crews may be based at our camps in Sussex, Deersdale, and Black Brook.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States with a team of 20,000 employees. We foster an inclusive workplace and offer opportunities to grow across operating divisions. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application and employment process.

About The Team

Irving Woodlands focuses on sustainable land management and operates under an 80-year plan to protect environmental and ecological integrity. The team includes more than 1,600 employees, contractors, seasonal workers, and students dedicated to research, conservation, and forest management across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine. Opportunities cover silviculture, planting, harvesting, trucking and logistics, road construction, maintenance, technology, forest patrol, and research.