Leadership Development
J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to growing leaders and providing them with challenging and rewarding career opportunities. With a focus on creating an aligned and engaged workforce across various industries, JDI offers both internal and external competency based development tailored to individual needs. Our external partners are recognized as world-class, assisting us in creating one of the best leadership pipelines in the country. We partner with some of the top educational and training development schools in Canada who are considered to be "leaders in developing leaders".Health and Wellness
Through our many Health Services initiatives, J.D. Irving, Limited provides opportunities to enhance wellness for our employees. Our wellness programs help reduce the incidence of illness and assist our employees in achieving a productive, satisfying lifestyle. Our "way of doing business" includes effective communications, fairness, dynamic leadership, healthy corporate culture and work/family policies. Workplace wellness helps to establish a standard of excellence in the workforce and gives J.D. Irving, Limited a competitive edge in the world marketplace, with positive input to our society."Our nationally recognized Disability Management programs, Health Risk Assessments, Fitness Reimbursement, Smoking Cessation, and Weight Management programs are just a few of the proactive ways that J.D. Irving, Limited supports the work/life balance of their valued employees.
Process Improvement
J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to using World Class methods of continuous improvement. This keeps us competitive in the global marketplace.The use of Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies combined with a strong focus on team and employee engagement is driving the culture of "Finding a Better Way, Every Day!" Our Process Improvement Program includes certifications in Six-Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt and Master Black Belt as well as Lean Leader Level I & II.
Continuous learning, leading and coaching is an exciting way to contribute greatly to the business and is personally rewarding to achieve truly great results in a team environment. This is all part of our World Class Leadership Development Program.
For more information on this exciting way to make a difference and what it is all about, follow this link to our company brochure on Process Improvement.
Educational Partnerships
J. D. Irving, Limited supports partnerships in education. We are your "Co-Op Connection" and we have strong educational ties to Atlantic Canadian universities, colleges and high schools. J.D. Irving, Limited in partnership with the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Community Colleges has developed The Training Incentive Program. This program offers financial incentives to qualified applicants to attend NBCC or NSCC in certain programs, specifically in trades and technology.Limitless Opportunity (Our Divisions)
J.D. Irving, Limited is made up of a diverse group of companies with Eight (8) operating divisions:- Forestry & Forest Products
- Transportation
- Shipbuilding & Industrial Fabrication
- Retail & Distribution
- Consumer Products
- Industrial Equipment & Construction
- Speciality Printing and Translation
- Environmental Services
