J.D. Irving, Limited is a privately held, family-owned conglomerate founded in 1882 and headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick. The company operates across Canada and the United States, employing over 20,000 full-time team members. Its business spans a wide range of industries, including agriculture, construction, forestry and forest products, food, retail, shipbuilding, and transportation and logistics.
In shipbuilding, J.D. Irving constructs vessels such as Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships for the Canadian Coast Guard. Its forestry operations include manufacturing forest products from managed woodlands, with a documented commitment to environmental stewardship - the company has planted over one billion trees since 1957. This reflects a broader operational emphasis on sustainable resource management and environmental performance.
With a legacy of more than 140 years, the company remains guided by its founding principles of quality, continuous innovation, and customer service. Its diversified portfolio and long-standing presence in Atlantic Canada and beyond provide stability and a breadth of career opportunities across multiple operational sectors.