Red Seal Heavy Equipment Mechanic

5 days ago

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada J.D. Irving, Limited Full time

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Red Seal Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of heavy forestry equipment at job sites across Nova Scotia. This is a field-based position requiring travel to various locations with a fully equipped service truck.

Location: Truro, Nova Scotia & surrounding areas 

Job Type: Full-Time

Wage: $38.72 per hour paid weekly + $2000 sign on bonus

Schedule: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends or emergency call-outs.  10-hour Day and night shifts with overtime available 

What we offer: 

  • Competitive wages and overtime pay
  • Company-provided service truck and tools
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Wellness and Family Assistance programs
  • RRSP matching program
  • Opportunities for training and career advancement
  • Uniforms provided
  • Company discounts including Bell, Michelin, SiriusXM, and more 

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.

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.

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. 

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