Forest Machine and Trucking Contractor

Do you love operating machinery and doing mechanical work? Have you been thinking about taking the next step and owning your own business? Maybe you are tired of travelling away for work and would like to be home every day.
 
With our proven contractor model, you can count on JDI’s full support as you grow your business. You can be confident that you are working for a company that’s in it for the long term.
 
Contractor opportunities are currently available in Sussex, NB and St. George, NB for Forest Machine Contractors (Harvesting & Forwarding) and Trucking Contractors (Chip & Roundwood Trucking).
 
This business is not for everyone. We are looking for hard working people with the resilience and determination to grow along with the operations of J.D. Irving, Limited. We are interested in people who have a passion for what they do including, business, mechanical, technical, and financial.

Responsibilities

J.D. Irving, Limited has hundreds of contractors that own harvesting machines and trucks. Contractors are paid on a piece rate basis; meaning the more they produce, the more they earn. Being a contractor is hard work, but it comes with rewards such as;

• The independence of being your own boss
• Building a business from the ground up
• Working with modern, high-tech equipment
• Managing a team of people

Qualifications

If you have experience operating forest machines, other pieces of heavy equipment, or is in the mechanical trades, this opportunity could be for you!

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.