INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Woodlands Co-Op Student Winter 2027

CompanyJ.D. Irving, Limited
LocationSussex Parish
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Students will support daily forestry operations, including road construction, harvesting, and silviculture projects. They will work under the guidance of an Operations Supervisor to gain hands-on experience in sustainable forestry practices.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2929
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) is a diverse family owned company with operations in Canada and the United States. Since 1882 our focus has been on providing quality products and superior service to customers around the world. Our head offices are in Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. J.D. Irving, Limited is made up of a diverse group of companies in various business segments: Forestry & Forest Products Transportation Shipbuilding & Industrial Marine Retail & Distribution Industrial Equipment, Construction Services & Building Materials Specialty Printing Consumer Packaged Goods Food Processing At J.D. Irving, Limited our core values form the foundation of our company’s story and how we operate on a daily basis. J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to growing leaders and providing them with challenging and rewarding career opportunities. With a focus on creating an aligned and engaged workforce across various industries, JDI offers both internal and external competency based development tailored to individual needs. Our external partners are recognized as world-class, assisting us in creating one of the best leadership pipelines in the country. We partner with some of the top educational and training development schools in Canada who are considered to be "leaders in developing leaders"​.
About the Role

Kickstart Your Forestry Career

Are you a student ready to take your learning beyond the classroom and into the forest? Join our Woodlands team and gain hands-on experience in one of Canada’s most vital and innovative industries. You’ll be paired with a professional Operations Supervisor and immersed in real-world forestry operations that make a difference.

What You Can Expect:

• Meaningful Work: Contribute to impactful projects in road construction, harvesting, silviculture, and transportation.

• Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals who are invested in your success.

• Innovation: Work with cutting-edge forestry technology and sustainable practices.

• Career Preview: Get a realistic, hands-on look at a future in forestry.

• Skill Development: Build leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Available Roles

• Student Operations Assistant

  Support daily operations and logistics across forestry sites.

• Silviculture Assistant

  Help manage reforestation and forest health initiatives.

• Harvesting Student

  Participate in timber harvesting operations and planning.

Key Skills
Forestry operationsRoad constructionHarvestingSilvicultureLogisticsCommunicationProject managementLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeComputer applicationsTeamworkDetail-orientedSelf-motivated
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityEngineeringAgricultureLogisticsConstruction