Opportunities for Forest Machine Contractors

1 week ago

Truro, Canada J.D. Irving Full time

Do you love operating forest machinery and are mechanically inclined? 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.

J.D. Irving, Limited has hundreds of contractors that own harvesting and forwarder machines. 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 and watching it succeed
- Working with modern, high-tech equipment
- Managing a team of people and mentoring a passion for our forests

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 Nova Scotia for Forest Machine Contractors (Harvesting & Forwarding).

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and 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.

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

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.

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.

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