Paper Mill Engineering Student Co-op Fall

Overview

At Irving Tissue, we are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products, including Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US, and private label. Our parent company, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI), is a responsible steward of the forests and has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957. JDI and the Irving Forest Supply Chain were carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and in each full year since.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited operates in Canada and the United States with a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations for disability can be requested at any stage of the application process and employment, and we promote an inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute fully.

We offer opportunities for growth, training, and development, with consideration for co-op terms and career progression within Irving Tissue and the larger J.D. Irving network.

• $26.27-$28.47 per hour, depending on grade level
• Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000, if eligible
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)

• Lead meaningful projects in design, process improvement, and optimization
• Participate in team problem solving exercises by performing data gathering, investigation, and analysis
• Work with Operations and Engineering Departments to implement and improve systems and processes
• Contribute to site initiatives on Safety, Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement
• Follow Site Safe Practices at all times

• Pursuing a degree in Chemical, Process, or Industrial Engineering, or related fields
• Availability for an 8-month co-op term is required
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is considered an asset
• Experience in a manufacturing workplace is considered an asset

At Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people. We are a leading manufacturer of premium tissue products and pride ourselves on providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. Our parent company, J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests and has a long history of growth and an inclusive workplace culture.

We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet 100% of the criteria, and we are committed to ensuring accessible opportunities for all applicants.

We appreciate your interest in our company; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.