Paper Mill Engineering Co-op Student - Winter 2027 (8-month term)

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.

At Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people. We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We pride ourselves in our commitment to 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. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.

What We Offer

• 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)
• Housing stipend and relocation assistance available for students who relocate to area for their co-op term

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement units of product quality
• Perform continuous assessment of product quality
• Assist team to resolve operating problems with process, maintenance, and plant engineering support
• Lead small projects in process monitoring, investigation, and optimization
• Conduct statistical studies for operation review
• Work closely with production department to improve process and quality
• Follow safe practices at all times

Qualifications

• Enrolled in 4-year Engineering Degree: Chemical, Mechanical, and/or Pulp & Paper; and have completed at least 2 years
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• The following engineering courses are applicable: Fluid Mechanics, Process Control, Heat and Mass Transfer, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Statistics