Communications Student (Winter 2025/Co-op)

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Marketing Student to join our Woodlands and Sawmills team. The selected candidate will work collaboratively within the team and will contribute to the growth of our brand by implementing marketing campaigns across digital, social, and traditional channels. The diversity of our business offers an exciting marketing career opportunity.

J.D. Irving Ltd is proud to support their student hires and pay the fees associated with your co-op term directly to your educational institution on your behalf up to $1000.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and execution of marketing campaigns
• Help to coordinate and execute internal marketing deliverables and ensure they are timely and accurate
• Work collaboratively with graphic designers to assist in the development of materials for publication via various channels including digital, social, and print
• Partner directly with various business stakeholders to ensure brand messaging is consistent and of high quality
• Assist in creating materials for tradeshows and presentations
• Support day to day operations, including media campaigns, projects, and social media
• Drive insight through use of analytics
• Assist Senior Communications Lead with building out calendar of content six months in advance
  
  

Qualifications

• Education Required:
• Enrolled in post-secondary education
• In good academic standing
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A strong attention to detail and comfort with repetitive tasks
• Passion for marketing
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A change mindset with a strong interest in process improvement
  
  

About Us

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.

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.