Tree Planters Summer 2026
About The Position
This is a seasonal tree planting role for Summer 2026, offering piece-work pay with potential earnings of $200-$500/day based on planting $0.12-$0.14 per tree. The work schedule is 3 days on, 1 day off. The planting season runs from early May until mid-July and resumes early August, with a fall season extending to late September, suitable for students. Work takes place on fast land, mostly mechanically site-prepped with trenched blocks, all having road access. Transportation to work blocks is provided. There are opportunities to work within local communities in Northern, Central, and Southern New Brunswick, or within company camps located in Sussex, Deersdale, and Black Brook. Camp living costs $25/day and includes meals and full amenities (showers, wifi, TV). Planting equipment is provided at no cost, but workers must supply their own appropriate footwear and a high-visibility shirt/vest. J.D. Irving, Limited, founded in 1882, is a company with 20,000 employees across Canada and the United States, committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace culture that nurtures talent and offers career growth opportunities. Irving Woodlands, a division of JDI, focuses on rigorous and sustainable land management, guided by an 80-year plan to preserve environmental integrity. Irving Woodlands employs over 1,600 individuals, including seasonal workers and students, dedicated to research, conservation, and improving forest management practices across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine.
Requirements
- Highly motivated
- Positive self-starters
- Appropriate footwear
- High visibility shirt/vest
Responsibilities
- Planting trees
Benefits
- Earnings in the range of $200-$500/day (piece work at $0.12-$0.14/tree)
- 3:1 schedule (3 days on 1 day off)
- Transportation provided
- Opportunity to work within your community or within one of our camps
- Camp living costs are $25/day, including meals and full amenities (showers, wifi, TV)
- Planting equipment provided at no cost
- Opportunity to grow your career across various operating divisions
- Inclusive workplace culture
- Accessible environments for colleagues, candidates, and customers
- Training, development, and long-term, rewarding careers in forestry
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
