J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) is a diverse, family-owned enterprise with operations spanning Canada and the United States, employing over 20,000 full-time team members. Founded in 1882, JDI has grown from a single sawmill into a multifaceted conglomerate with business divisions across agriculture, construction and equipment, consumer products, food, forestry and forest products, retail and distribution, shipbuilding and industrial fabrication, and transportation and logistics. Headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, JDI has planted over 1 billion trees since 1957 - a national record in Canada - demonstrating its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable resource management.
With a legacy spanning more than 140 years, JDI remains dedicated to its founding principles of uncompromising quality, continuous innovation, and superior customer service. The company's operations serve customers worldwide, producing quality products and providing complete service solutions in a sustainable manner. From building Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships for the Canadian Coast Guard to manufacturing forest products and operating transportation networks, JDI's diverse businesses are united by a commitment to excellence, environmental performance, and making a positive difference in the communities where employees live and work.