Come join us for a challenging and highly rewarding summer!! We are looking for highly motivated, positive self-starters to join our team! Here's what you can expect:
- $0.12-$0.14/tree piece work and you can expect earnings in the range of $200-$500/day (the more you plant the more you earn!)
- 3:1 schedule (3 days on 1 day off)
- Planting season runs from early May until mid-July and resumes early August
- Fast land that is mostly mechanically site prepped with majority of blocks trenched
- All blocks have road access and transportation will be provided
- There is an opportunity to work within your community (see list below) or within one of our camps. Camp living costs are $25/day, including meals and full amenities (showers, wifi, TV)
We provide planting equipment at no cost to you. You only need to have your own appropriate footwear and a high visibility shirt/vest.
-
Seasons/Terms – Join us for some or all of these options!
- Spring Planting season runs from early May to mid-July
- Fall planting season runs from Early to Mid-August to Late September (or until you go back to school for students!)
Cone picking and other opportunities may be available in early August as well.
-
Locations:
We are looking for local crews based out of Northern, Central, and Southern New Brunswick with various daily pick-up locations.
We are also looking for crews that will be based out of our camps in Sussex, Deersdale, and Black Brook.
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.
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.
