OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAINTENANCE LEADERS 

Are you looking for a leadership maintenance role within a Company that invests in its people and operations? The Pulp & Paper Division is hiring for future opportunities within our four Pulp and Paper Mills located out of Saint John and St. George, New Brunswick that produce a combined 1 Million tonnes of Product and employ over 1000 employees.  

Roles we are actively searching for talented people include:  

• Maintenance Superintendent  
• Maintenance Manager 
• Maintenance Supervisor  
• Team Leader, Maintenance 
• Facility Manager

Who We Are:  

Our team operates within a highly technical, fast paced, competitive business and is part of an integrated forest products value chain under J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI).  Our goal is to play an integrated role in sustainably transforming our renewable forest resources into value-added products for today’s consumer markets. 

We are not just invested in forest products; we are invested in people.  We know that our overall success is a combined effort, and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow, and thrive.  Being curious and focused on innovation is key to a successful team. 

The Opportunity:  

Maintenance Leaders provide leadership and coordination to the maintenance department. They oversee mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance, and the staff employees of these disciplines will report directly into these roles. They are responsible for maintaining regular communication within all mill departments, ensuring work aligns with standards, specifications and schedules, and the mill maintenance activities are aligned to the model maintenance processes.  

They are also responsible for applying a continuous improvement mindset regarding productivity, quality and safety and provide support and leadership on initiatives such as capital projects and mill shutdowns. In addition, they are responsible for developing and maintaining maintenance budgets, achieving KPIs, people development and project management.  

  The ideal candidate will bring:  

• Experience in a heavy industrial environment
•  A minimum of 2 years leadership experience in an industrial environment
•  Knowledge of safety compliance programs and best practices
•  Designations and education which could be an asset to these roles include: 
  •  A Bacherlor’s degree in Engineering
  •  Two years post secondary in a related maintenance program
  •  Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry
  •  Red Seal Journeyman ticket
  •  Professional Engineer (P.Eng) 
  •  Project Management Certification (PMP) 
  •  Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) 
  •  Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) 
  •  Six Sigma Certifications such as a Green Belt, etc.

 Irving Pulp & Paper Division offers a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:  

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan 
• RRSP matching program 
• Paid vacation time commensurate with experience 
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs 
• Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs 
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable) 
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development 
• Growth and progression opportunities 

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:  

Please apply online today.

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

To learn more about our products and services, click here.  

The JD Irving Pulp & Paper Division is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.