Tree Planting Crew Leader Fall 2026

Irving Woodlands; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay up to $260/day

Outdoor work environment

Leadership growth opportunities

Job summary

Irving Woodlands in Fredericton, NB, invites applications for Crew Leaders to guide tree planting teams this summer. You’ll lead a crew of 10–14, ensure safety, manage logistics, and coach planters to hit daily production targets.

This is outdoor, physically demanding work with autonomy to motivate and develop your team. Pay is up to $260 per day, commensurate with experience and leadership, with strong potential to grow into more responsibilities within J.D. Irving Limited.

Qualifications

• Experience leading crews in field settings.
• Ability to enforce safety standards on site.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Self-motivated with a proven leadership track record.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to leader for your planting crew
• Keep operations running smoothly and safely
• Support planters with logistics, morale, and problem-solving
• Take pride in the success of your team and the trees you help plant
• Lead a crew of 10–14 tree planters with energy and accountability
• Promote safety standards to ensure a safe work environment
• Maintain planting quality through coaching and follow-up with planters
• Manage daily job site operations, including logistics and coordination
• Drive productivity to meet or exceed daily targets

Skills

Leadership

Crew management

Safety enforcement

Logistics coordination

Plantation knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to step into a leadership role that combines the great outdoors, meaningful work, and the chance to make a real impact? We’re looking for Crew Leaders to guide and support our tree planting teams this summer.

Why This Role Rocks

• Adventure Every Day – No two days are the same. You’ll be working in nature, solving problems, and leading your crew through exciting challenges.
• Earn What You’re Worth – Up to $260/day, with pay based on your experience and leadership skills and extra earning potential.
• Lead with Purpose – You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions, motivate your team, and drive results.
• Make a Difference – Leave a growing legacy behind while building your leadership toolkit.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

• Be the go-to leader for your planting crew
• Keep operations running smoothly and safely
• Support planters with logistics, morale, and problem‑solving
• Take pride in the success of your team and the trees you help plant

As a Crew Leader, you’ll play a key role in the success of our tree planting operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading a crew of 10–14 tree planters with energy, focus, and accountability
• Promoting and enforcing safety standards to ensure a safe work environment at all times
• Maintaining high planting quality through regular coaching and follow‑up with planters
• Managing daily job site operations, including logistics, troubleshooting, and crew coordination
• Driving productivity by motivating your team to meet or exceed daily production targets

Qualifications

• A clean driver’s abstract – you’ll be trusted to operate crew vehicles safely
• The ability to obtain a class 4 license (optional)
• Tree planting experience – a strong asset, but not a deal‑breaker
• The ability to keep up in a fast‑paced, physically demanding environment
• A willingness to work hard outdoors in all conditions—rain or shine
• A self‑starting attitude with the drive to motivate and lead your team
• Strong leadership skills – you know how to guide, support, and inspire others

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

At Irving Woodlands , we take pride in our role as stewards of the land. Focused on rigorous and sustainable land management, Irving Woodlands is guided by an 80-year management plan that preserves the environmental and ecological integrity of our land, air, water and wildlife.

Irving Woodlands maintains an engaged team of over 1,600 employees, contractors, seasonal workers and students who are dedicated to research, conservation and continuously improving our forest management practices and long-term business results. Our multi-faceted team trains, develops and builds long-term, rewarding careers in all aspects of forestry, from tree nurseries and tree improvement to research and environmental management. Our forestry professionals, supported by our logistics and professional services group, are world‑class and implement leading strategies in these areas: silviculture, planting, harvesting, trucking and logistics, operational and road construction, maintenance, technology, forest patrol and research. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work across any of our safety first, cutting‑edge technology operations and land holdings located in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine.