Feller Buncher Contractor

Why Choose This Job:

• Permanent employment
• 44 weeks of guaranteed work per year
• Performance-based bonus
• Competitive compensation at the company's standard rate
• Work close to home

Responsibilities

The Job:

The Northern New Brunswick Forest Operations Division is currently seeking a candidate interested in becoming a multifunctional contractor. Operations are located in the Restigouche region of Northern New Brunswick.

• Follow health, safety, environmental, and quality standards on Crown lands and J.D. Irving, Limited private lands
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with J.D. Irving, Limited’s best operating practices
• Maintain high productivity throughout the work shift
• Perform daily equipment maintenance
• Work various shifts (day, night, and weekends)
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Qualifications

Your Qualifications:
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an operator or contractor
• Heavy machinery operator certification considered an asset
• Ability to communicate in French
• Meets J.D. Irving’s selection criteria

Who Are You?
• Committed to high-quality work
• Autonomous, resourceful, and flexible
• Strong work ethic, disciplined, and diligent
• Able to adapt to unforeseen situations
• Quick learner
• Safety-conscious
• Continuously seeking opportunities to improve operational efficiency

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.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

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

At Irving Woodlands, we take pride in our role as stewards of the land. Focused on rigorous and sustainable land management, Irving Woodlands is guided by an 80-year management plan that preserves the environmental and ecological integrity of our land, air, water and wildlife. 

Irving Woodlands maintains an engaged team of over 1,600 employees, contractors, seasonal workers and students who are dedicated to research, conservation and continuously improving our forest management practices and long-term business results. Our multi-faceted team trains, develops and builds long-term, rewarding careers in all aspects of forestry, from tree nurseries and tree improvement to research and environmental management. Our forestry professionals, supported by our logistics and professional services group, are world-class and implement leading strategies in these areas: silviculture, planting, harvesting, trucking and logistics, operational and road construction, maintenance, technology, forest patrol and research. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work across any of our safety first, cutting-edge technology operations and land holdings located in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine.