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    Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technology Student - Pulp & Paper Division - Fall 2026

    J.D. Irving, Limited · Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada · Utopia, New Brunswick, Canada

    Fall 2026On-sitePaidPosted 2026-04-27
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    About the role#

    J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technology students to join the Pulp & Paper Division for the Fall 2026 work term. This position offers exposure to all aspects of the electrical and instrumentation trades within a safety-focused industrial environment.

    What you'll do#

    • Assist qualified tradespeople with daily maintenance and operational activities.
    • Support the troubleshooting and programming of distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
    • Participate in the installation and maintenance of control equipment.
    • Contribute to preventative maintenance, continuous improvement, and process improvement initiatives.

    What you'll need#

    • Enrollment in a 3-year Electrical, Controls and Technology program with good academic standing and a High School Diploma.
    • Availability for full-time work from September to December 2026.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Previous experience in the pulp and paper or heavy industry sectors is considered an asset.

    Location & details#

    • Locations: Saint John, NB and Utopia, NB.
    • Term: Fall 2026 (September to December).
    • Work Modality: On-site.
    • This is a paid, full-time internship.
    Relevant fields:Electrical Engineering

    About J.D. Irving, Limited

    Established in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited is a privately held, family-owned organization with over 10,001 employees. Based in Saint John, New Brunswick, the company maintains operations across Canada and the United States. Its diverse business interests include forestry, transportation, shipbuilding, retail, construction, and food processing.

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