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J.D. Irving • Forestry • Logistics • Bachelor's Degree • 1 day ago
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$65k – $95k per year
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In office (Saint John)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 17, 2026. J.D. Irving scores B on the Alion truth index.

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J.D. Irving

J.D. Irving, Limited is a privately owned Canadian conglomerate headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, with businesses in forestry and forest products, shipbuilding and industrial fabrication, transportation and logistics, consumer products, food, agriculture, retail and construction equipment. Founded in 1882 and part of the Irving family group of companies, it employs more than 20,000 people in Canada and the United States through subsidiaries such as Irving Shipbuilding, Irving Tissue, Cavendish Farms, Kent Building Supplies and its railways. It hires truck drivers, skilled trades, papermaking and process engineers, maintenance supervisors, sales associates and finance analysts.
jdirving.com • HQ: Saint John, Canada • Paper & Pulp Manufacturing • Forestry • Logistics • 5000+ employees • Est. 1882
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We currently have an opportunity for a Human Resources Director within our Transportation & Logistics Division, based in Saint John, NB. Reporting to the Divisional Director of Human Resources, the HR Director is a key member of the senior leadership team and a trusted advisor to business leaders. This role is responsible for aligning HR priorities with business objectives, leading talent and workforce strategies, strengthening employee engagement, and enabling organizational performance through progressive and practical HR solutions.

  • Partner with the Divisional Director of Human Resources, the General Manager, and other business and HR leaders to develop and execute HR strategies, programs, and processes aligned with business priorities.

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR professionals who provide trusted support to employees and leaders and work effectively with shared services and external partners.

  • Oversee the delivery of key HR programs, including talent attraction and retention, workforce and succession planning, performance management, leadership development, compensation, and employee engagement.

  • Anticipate business and workforce needs and provide proactive HR leadership, advice, coaching, and practical solutions.

  • Lead and support organizational effectiveness and change initiatives that enable business growth and operational performance.

  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and teamwork.

  • An undergraduate degree in business administration, human resource management, or a related discipline. A CPHR designation is considered an asset.
  • Progressive HR leadership experience, including experience operating at both strategic and operational levels.
  • A proven record of building, leading, and developing highly engaged HR teams.
  • Experience supporting operational and hourly workforces.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business priorities into effective HR strategies and practical solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and supporting organizational effectiveness.

The salary range for this role is $92,000 - $134,500 annually.

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