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Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technology Student - Pulp & Paper Division - Winter 2027

CompanyJ.D. Irving, Limited
LocationCity of Saint John
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The student will assist qualified tradespeople with the maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation control equipment. They will also participate in programming tasks for distributed and programmable logic controls within a safety-focused environment.
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

We currently have exciting opportunities within our Pulp & Paper Division operations for Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technician Students to join our teams in Saint John and Utopia, New Brunswick, for the Winter 2027 Work Term.

Why join the Pulp & Paper Division: 

  • Personal and Professional Development Opportunities 
  • Career Growth Opportunities in Engineering, Leadership, Maintenance, and Many Other Disciplines
  • Employee Programs: Free Parking, Co-op Fee Reimbursement 
  • Over $1.6 Billion Recently Invested to Modernize and Expand Our Mill Operations Across the Division

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect from Your Work Term:

  • An optimal work experience in all aspects of the Electrical and Instrumentation trades in a safety-conscientious environment 
  • Assist in the troubleshooting and programming in distributed controls (DCS) and programmable controls (PLC) 
  • Students will assist qualified tradespeople in their day-to-day activities 
  • Maintain and installation of control equipment 
  • Preventative maintenance, continuous improvement and process improvement 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Education Required: High School Diploma, enrolled in a 3-year Electrical, Controls and Technology program and in good academic standing
  • Available for full-time work from January to April 2027
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Pulp and Paper or heavy industry experience would be considered an asset 
Key Skills
Electrical maintenanceInstrumentationTroubleshootingDCSPLCControl equipment installationPreventative maintenanceProcess improvementSafety-conscientiousProblem-solvingTeamworkInterpersonal skills
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTradesTechnology
Benefits
Free parkingCo-op fee reimbursementProfessional development opportunitiesCareer growth opportunities