Operations Assistant/Tree Runner - Summer 2025

The Operations Assistant/Tree Runner position at Central Tree Planting in Fredericton, NB, Canada, is essential for supporting tree planting operations during the summer. Responsibilities include organizing daily tasks, driving, managing inventory, and ensuring safety and quality. Applicants should have a Class 4 or 5 license and be able to perform physically demanding tasks. The role offers a salary up to $1300/week and emphasizes teamwork and sustainable land management.
The Operations Assistant/Tree Runner position is critical to our planting operation, and we have multiple positions available. They are a vital support role for our tree planters throughout the summer and require highly motivated self-starters.

Operations Assistant/Tree Runners are responsible for organizing day-to-day operations to maximize crew productivity. Duties will include, driving, loading unloading boxes and or trays, setting up caches, equipment use (skidder, pumps, vehicles), watering trees, tree deliveries, managing inventory of both full and empty tree trays. Supporting safety and quality of the operation and team will be expected. As well as other duties as needed.

Salary up to $1300/week (negotiated based on experience).
• Class 4 or 5 license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Tree planting experience is considered an asset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willing and able to perform physically demanding tasks

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.

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.