Jobs at
Irving Paper
How We Make Paper
The business of making quality paper involves many different jobs. There are over 400 employees at Irving Paper, working together as a team to get the job done.
Paper tester in Laboratory
Most of the positions at the mill are specialized technical positions requiring a minimum of two years post secondary education. Many of the jobs are technical, requiring college or university engineering training. There are many types of engineers, technologists and technicians. For the most part these functions require people who are well-grounded in the fields of chemistry, physics and math, enjoy problem solving, working with numbers and computers; or people with a high degree of electrical or mechanical aptitude that enjoy working with their hands.
Most recently, J.D. Irving, Limited has entered into a partnership with the Saint John Campus of the New Brunswick Community College to develop a special
Maintenance and roll repair shop
mechanical technician program. The program prepares students for work in the industrial mechanical maintenance industry by teaching basic functions of:
- pipefitting
- welding
- rigging
- electrical and machine work
- carpentry
The student will also learn to install, assemble, maintain and commission mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, cooling and exhaust systems in industrial plants.
Students will receive
specialized training in such areas as:
- vibration analysis
- non-destructive testing
- computers
- predictive and preventative maintenance
- quality management
- maintenance planning
- and the preparation of both written and oral reports on technical subjects.
Maintenance planner
A chemical engineer/technologist is a person who is skilled in the development, design, construction and operation of industrial plants (like Irving Paper) where substances undergo a change.
A civil engineer/technologist works on planning, design, construction and rehabilitation of engineering projects like industrial buildings, waste treatment facilities, roadways, water supply and waste treatment plants with an increasing focus on the environment.
An electrical engineer/technologist focuses on the generation and distribution of electrical power and works in the design and operation of control systems, electronic circuits, , instrumentation and telecommunication systems as well as industrial electronics systems.
Electrical engineer checking parts inventory
A mechanical engineer/technologist is a person who creates, integrates and applies science and technology in the design and manufacture of products. Machines play a large part in this branch of engineering. Most of things you use each day were in some way touched by a mechanical engineer - from a soup can to the cars and buses you ride. We need mechanical engineers to focus on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the equipment used to make Irving Paper.
The mill also requires energetic people who sell the paper. There is a company nurse on staff at the mill. There are accountants who handle the financial operation of the mill, ensuring that invoices are issued to customers and that the bills are paid. We also have purchasers who make sure that all of the equipment needed to run the mill - from paper clips to pumps - are in stock at the best price. Once the paper has been produced, traffic coordinators make sure the paper is delivered to customers around the world - by road, rail, ship and truck.
What all of these jobs have in common are:
1. Education. Stay in school! All of our people have at least two years training and education beyond high school at either a university or a community/technical college.
2. Computer skills. Technology touches each job function at Irving Paper. Each employee must be able to operate a computer.
Thermal Mechanical Pulp operator at control panel
3. Attitude. A positive attitude is a must! We need people who are honest and have a positive attitude about learning and teamwork. Creative people with energy, initiative and persistence to get the job done are what we need.
4. Teamwork. Irving Paper operates as a team. Each person must be able to work with others to achieve the best results. Respect for the thoughts and opinions of other people make you open to new ideas and solutions.
Store Clerk
5. Continuous learning. Learning doesn't stop once you graduate from school. The world of work is constantly changing and we must be open to learn new ways to be more effective and efficient. Irving Paper employees are committed to continuous learning. Each year over 5000 hours of employee training takes place at Irving Paper.
6. Communication skills. Good communication is key to any business. The ability to listen and learn; to read and comprehend instructions, manuals, graphs and charts is part of every workday. The ability to clearly express and explain ideas is what we look for in every Irving employee.