Ashland - Engineering & Engineering Technology Student Internship - Summer 2027

Are you:

• An Electrical, Mechanical or Power Engineering Student?
• Looking for an opportunity in your field of study in an industry that is always growing?
• Interested in new technology?
• A hard working and motivated individual, interested in a dynamic career with opportunities for growth?

What You Can Expect from Your Work Term:

• All the positions with Irving Forest Products, Inc. have the potential for growth and diversity. Every term or summer you spend with us will be a challenging and rewarding work experience that will grow your resume. You will not only learn about the forest products industry from the ground up, but you will also gain leadership and business skills and see firsthand what it means to work with a dynamic team.
• Summer internship positions are temporary full-time positions. The duration of this position is from mid-May to mid-August.

What We Offer:

• Uniforms
• Housing Stipend
• End of Season Incentive Bonus

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.

Education Required: Completion of 1st year of post-secondary education and in good academic standing

All students will learn to:

• Identify safety equipment, locations and procedures in case of an emergency

• Participate in behavioral based safety programs

• Engage and execute a visual standards project during their term

• Manage and efficient operation

• Managing maintenance technicians to help complete projects that students are implementing under the guidance of the maintenance manager

• Collaborate with maintenance team to execute on several small scale improvement projects

• Take direction from the maintenance department supervision to execute on daily management activities

• Understand the Irving Way, and the importance and effectiveness of vertical integration

• Gain and understanding of the different facets of the facilities, and their importance

• Learn how to use Enterprise One system to execute maintenance coordinating processes

• Understand the importance of providing and A+ product to our customers, and how it affects our business

• Implement effective time management skills

Engineering:

• See through a project/multiple projects that will help the plan grow regarding safety, and efficiency
• Investigate and resolve small production related deviations and engage in action to improve or repair gaps
• Learn to communicate effectively with vendors/contractors. Obtain quotes and make a business decision to benefit the plant
• Communicate effectively with leadership, and present ideas/problems along with potential solutions
• Identify potential roadblocks ahead of time, and potential solutions to progress beyond them

Personal Growth:

• Directing small crews at times
• Presenting ideas effectively to leadership
• Public Speaking
• Summer Interns will develop a short presentation to deliver to the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager on their accomplishments and learning over the summer

All students will learn to:

• Identify safety equipment, locations and procedures in case of an emergency

• Participate in behavioral based safety programs

• Engage and execute a visual standards project during their term

• Manage and efficient operation

• Managing maintenance technicians to help complete projects that students are implementing under the guidance of the maintenance manager

• Collaborate with maintenance team to execute on several small scale improvement projects

• Take direction from the maintenance department supervision to execute on daily management activities

• Understand the Irving Way, and the importance and effectiveness of vertical integration

• Gain and understanding of the different facets of the facilities, and their importance

• Learn how to use Enterprise One system to execute maintenance coordinating processes

• Understand the importance of providing and A+ product to our customers, and how it affects our business

• Implement effective time management skills

Engineering:

• See through a project/multiple projects that will help the plan grow regarding safety, and efficiency
• Investigate and resolve small production related deviations and engage in action to improve or repair gaps
• Learn to communicate effectively with vendors/contractors. Obtain quotes and make a business decision to benefit the plant
• Communicate effectively with leadership, and present ideas/problems along with potential solutions
• Identify potential roadblocks ahead of time, and potential solutions to progress beyond them

Personal Growth:

• Directing small crews at times
• Presenting ideas effectively to leadership
• Public Speaking
• Summer Interns will develop a short presentation to deliver to the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager on their accomplishments and learning over the summer