Woodlands Operations Management Opportunities

J.D. Irving, Limited; Sussex; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking forestry professionals eager to advance their careers in operations management. This role offers opportunities in Harvesting, Trucking, and Road Construction/Maintenance, where you will lead teams, enhance operational efficiency, and uphold safety standards. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you will be immersed in world-class forestry practices and positioned for successive advancement. If you're a self-starter with a passion for results and leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience with a focus on influencing others.
• Strong safety leadership and business acumen are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will vary by role, focusing on operational efficiency.
• Demonstrate leadership in production and motivate team members.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Business Acumen

Safety Leadership

Agility

Education

Undergraduate degree in Forestry

Undergraduate degree in Business

Undergraduate degree in Engineering

Job description

The Woodlands Division for J.D. Irving Limited is recruiting for forestry professionals seeking to accelerate their career in operations management within opportunities in Harvesting, Trucking, or Road Construction/Maintenance. In these roles, you will demonstrate your leadership in production, motivating employees/contractors, operational efficiency, budgeting and planning, safety standards, and continuous improvement. These positions enable you to learn our world-class forestry practices, preparing yourself for successive advancement and professional development within the organization, taking your career to the next level!

These various opportunities are located across our Woodlands regions, with the greatest number of opportunities in Southern New Brunswick Woodlands (Sussex region), Central New Brunswick Woodlands (Fredericton region), and Nova Scotia Woodlands (Truro/Central NS region).

For more information regarding specific opportunities or locations, please contact: Erin Miller, Director of Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Forestry, Business, Engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of management experience and proven ability to influence others.
• Strong safety leadership and business acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment, present to senior leaders, negotiate, and problem-solve.
• Self-starter focused on results and driving performance/objectives.
• Agile and able to lead change in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary by role.