Silviculture Skidder Equipment Operator

Job Description The Central New Brunswick Woodlands Division is seeking to fill a full-time Silviculture Skidder Equipment Operator position. We are looking for reliable and motivated individuals who enjoy working independently as well as with a team. We offer a competitive salary, performance bonus and accommodations if required. Salary range $25-$28.50 depending on experience. Responsibilities You will be operating and maintaining a company owned 6 wheel-drive TigerCat skidder and an 848 John Deere Skidder, pulling various types of implements to prepare the land for tree planting. Qualifications Experience operating and maintaining heavy machinery Valid class 5 driver’s license Self-motivated and ability to work independently Team player Safety-first mindset About Us 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. About The Team 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.

Operate and maintain company-owned TigerCat and John Deere skidders. Pull various implements to prepare land for tree planting activities.

Candidates must have experience operating and maintaining heavy machinery and possess a valid class 5 driver's license. A safety-first mindset and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are required.

• Performance bonus • Accommodations

• Travail d’équipeSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Heavy Machinery Operation
• Equipment Maintenance
• TigerCat Skidder Operation
• John Deere Skidder Operation
• Land Preparation
• Safety Mindset
• Independent Work
• Teamwork

• Agriculture
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Manufacturing
• Transportation

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

20 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level