Corporate Reliability Engineering Co-op Student

Title: Corporate Reliability Engineering Co-op Student - Winter 2027 (12-month term) Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posted Date: 2026-09-01

What We Offer:

• Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1,000, if eligible
• Opportunity to take part in job-related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger of J.D. Irving group of companies
• Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)

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.

At Irving Consumer Products, we know the key to success is our people. 

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We also produce baby diapers under our Royale® brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers. 

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. 

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Consumer Products, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.

Irving Consumer Products is seeking a Corporate Reliability Engineering Co-op Student for 12 months starting in Winter 2027, for an existing vacancy in Toronto, ON.

• Education Required: Currently enrolled in a 4 year Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree program and have completed at least 2 years 

•  Must be fluent in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) 

•  Experience with CAD (AutoCAD LT), Visio, Database, Sharepoint and generally able to manage a multitude of point focus apps would be beneficial, but not required 

•  Must have a high level of professionalism and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization 

•  Must have excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills 

•  Able to work in a highly organized manner where detail, accuracy, confidentiality, balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines are critical

•  Works with Project Engineering the Asset Reliability Group to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified existing equipment installations. 

•  Participates in the development of standards and supporting documents for all aspects of Asset Reliability including business processes, equipment standards, and best practices for Asset Reliability Management. 

•  Participates in the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans. Participates in the development of criteria for and evaluation of equipment and technical MRO suppliers and technical maintenance service providers. Develops acceptance tests and inspection criteria. 

•  Participates in the final check out of new installations. 

•  Guides efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems. 

•  Professionally and systematically defines, designs, develops, monitors and refines an Asset Maintenance Plan that includes:  *  Value-added preventive maintenance tasks 

•  Effective utilization of predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems 

•  Provides input to a Risk Management Plan that will anticipate reliability-related, and non-reliability-related risks that could adversely impact plant operation. 

•  Develops engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations. These problems include capacity, quality, cost or regulatory compliance issues. 

• Education Required: Currently enrolled in a 4 year Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree program and have completed at least 2 years 

•  Must be fluent in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) 

•  Experience with CAD (AutoCAD LT), Visio, Database, Sharepoint and generally able to manage a multitude of point focus apps would be beneficial, but not required 

•  Must have a high level of professionalism and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization 

•  Must have excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills 

•  Able to work in a highly organized manner where detail, accuracy, confidentiality, balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines are critical

•  Works with Project Engineering the Asset Reliability Group to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified existing equipment installations. 

•  Participates in the development of standards and supporting documents for all aspects of Asset Reliability including business processes, equipment standards, and best practices for Asset Reliability Management. 

•  Participates in the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans. Participates in the development of criteria for and evaluation of equipment and technical MRO suppliers and technical maintenance service providers. Develops acceptance tests and inspection criteria. 

•  Participates in the final check out of new installations. 

•  Guides efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems. 

•  Professionally and systematically defines, designs, develops, monitors and refines an Asset Maintenance Plan that includes:  *  Value-added preventive maintenance tasks 

•  Effective utilization of predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems 

•  Provides input to a Risk Management Plan that will anticipate reliability-related, and non-reliability-related risks that could adversely impact plant operation. 

•  Develops engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations. These problems include capacity, quality, cost or regulatory compliance issues.