Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
Employee & family assistance program
RRSP matching program
Health & Wellness reimbursements
Product purchase program
Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
Relocation cost (if applicable)
New Brunswick Region Pay Range Information: The expected base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $152,500. Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications.
Ontario Region Pay Range Information: The expected base salary range for this position is $121,000 to $171,000. Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications.
Job Description What we offer Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
Employee & family assistance program
RRSP matching program
Health & Wellness reimbursements
Product purchase program
Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
Relocation cost (if applicable)
New Brunswick Region Pay Range Information: The expected base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $152,500. Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications.
Ontario Region Pay Range Information: The expected base salary range for this position is $121,000 to $171,000. Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications.
Responsibilities Product Improvement Own the basesheet development initiatives that are part of the 3 ‑ year papermaking product development roadmap for assigned categories
Own trial design, success criteria,



and recommendation
Author trial charters and experimental plans with success criteria; execute validation runs and oversee sample/test plans
Convert consumer and lab results into clear go/no ‑ go recommendations for product development reviews with Product Management/Quality/Marketing/Executive Leadership
Define Specifications & Critical to Quality parameters
Innovation Execute & support Sales/Marketing product innovation initiatives
Drive changes and develop processes to enhance products / margin
Lead external trials and evaluations with suppliers and labs (chemistry, fabrics, papermaking, converting, analytical testing)
Ensure NDA and data ‑ handling compliance with vendors
Investigate and implement new technologies
Influence changes, ideas, and developments
Regularly benchmark vs. competitive/National brands to understand positioning and areas for improvement
Support Provide multi ‑ site technical support for quality and runnability
Provide technical support to customers / quality systems
Provide support for significant operational and quality issues directly at the sites
Mentor junior engineers
Engage and influence all levels of the company
Lead technical seminars for operational/process staff
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (Chemical or Pulp & Paper preferred), or equivalent experience




10–15 years of tissue/towel papermaking experience, including TAD technology, process optimization, and trial/experimental design
Experience in R&D;, Product Development, and/or Quality
Strong knowledge of papermaking processes; pulp mill process knowledge is an asset
Proficiency in experimental design, statistics, data analysis, visualization, and root cause problem solving
Project management experience, including A3 and Gantt chart methodologies
Solid leadership, coaching, mentoring, and communication skills across all organizational levels
Self-starter with the ability to learn and apply new concepts, manage competing priorities, and drive results
Willingness to travel up to 25% across Canada and the United States
Basic to intermediate converting knowledge or exposure
About Us Founded in 1882, J. D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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.
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📌 Technical manager (Toronto)
🏢 Irving Consumer Products
📍 Toronto