Seasonal Opportunities - Summerside, PE

Positions:

• Seasonal Crop Scout - from June until the end of September
• Seasonal Spreader Coordinator - 8-10 weeks, starting mid April
• Seasonal Truck Driver, Class 3A - 8-10 weeks, starting mid April
• Seasonal Plant Worker (Mixer Operator) - 8-10 weeks, starting mid April
   

Seasonal Class 3A Truck Driver
In this role, you will operate Class 3A company trucks to deliver fertilizer and crop inputs to local farms. Responsibilities include:

• Delivering bulk fertilizer to farms and refilling field spreaders during application. 
• Performing vehicle inspections and basic maintenance.
• Completing required paperwork and providing professional customer service.
• Supporting additional yard and plant duties as needed.

Seasonal Crop Scout
 

• Field Inspections: Regularly walk fields  to identify, count, and map pest populations, disease pressures, and weed infestations.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Record detailed field observations, including crop growth stages, using GPS or digital apps to track trends over time.
• Soil/Tissue Sampling: Collect soil and plant tissue samples for lab analysis to determine nutrient levels or disease presence.

Seasonal Spreader Coordinator
This customer‑facing role provides  support to branch operations. Responsibilities include:

• Communicating with the growers on their crop needs
• Scheduling the spreaders.
• Building relations with the customers
• Collaborating with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Management.

General Requirements (May Vary by Role)

• Strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to work extended hours, evenings, and weekends during peak season.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs (for operational roles).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Valid driver’s licence of Class 3A for the truck driver role.
• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or transportation is considered an asset.

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.