Corporate Quality Co-op Student - Winter 2027 (8-month term)

Job summary

The student will develop standard work processes and conduct product, measurement, and statistical analysis. They are also responsible for completing an improvement project and presenting the results to stakeholders.

Job details

What We Offer * Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000, if eligible * Opportunities to take part in job related training and development * Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the 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) RESPONSIBILITIES * Understanding the company and the processes * Applying best safety practices * Developing standard work processes * Conducting: * Product analysis and reporting * Measurement system analysis * Statistical analysis * Project will be assigned at beginning of term * Improvement project to be completed by end of term * Regular project updates expected * Project presentation to stakeholders upon completion QUALIFICATIONS * Education required: Engineering students available for 8 months starting Winter co-op work term and in good academic standing; Chemical Engineering preferred * With previous co-op experience required * Strong computer skills * Excellent attention to detail * Meet or exceed strict deadlines * Ability to analyze and communicate information effectively and accurately * Excellent interpersonal skills * Ability to work independently 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.

What you’ll do

The student will develop standard work processes and conduct product, measurement, and statistical analysis. They are also responsible for completing an improvement project and presenting the results to stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must be engineering students, preferably in Chemical Engineering, available for an 8-month term. Previous co-op experience and strong computer and analytical skills are required.

Benefits

• Co-op fee reimbursement
• Job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities
• Signing incentives for full-time roles

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Product analysis
• Measurement system analysis
• Statistical analysis
• Standard work processes
• Safety practices
• Computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Project management
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Data analysis
• Statistical Analysis
• Product Analysis
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Supply Chain
• Computer Literacy
• Training And Development
• Interpersonal Communications
• Systems Of Measurement
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Corporate Quality Manager
• Chemical Engineer (General)
• Chemical Engineers

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