Category & Shopper Development Co-Op Student

What We Offer

• Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000, if eligible
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development 
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies 
• Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable) 

Responsibilities

• Assist the CSD team in producing and analyzing key reports
• Build analytical reports and presentations to support key business needs
• Analyze complex sets of data and clearly share relevant facts/findings
• Develop actionable insights to improve performance by uncovering category trends and understanding shopper purchase behaviors. 
• Lead a key initiative and/or project to present back to key stakeholders at the end of the Co-op term

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in and actively pursuing a degree or diploma
• High academic achievement along with demonstrated ability to pursue other interests at the same time
• Strong communication / interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Analytical and conceptual thinking skills

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 Consumer Products, we know the key to success is our people. 

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We also produce baby diapers under our Royale® brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers. 

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. 

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Consumer Products, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.