J.D. Irving Reviews
Updated Feb 8, 2020
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James D. Irving and Robert K. Irving
39 Ratings
Pros
"Great experience, great benefits, great people" (in 7 reviews)
"Great place to grow as a young professional" (in 7 reviews)
Cons
"Work life balance is a challange" (in 13 reviews)
"high demands and pressure, long hours" (in 5 reviews)
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"Great Place to Work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at J.D. Irving full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
This is a great company that offers lots of benefits. It provides extremely engaging work and fantastic benefits. There are few employers in North America that are as sophisticated with their employee development. Great place to work if you want a fast pace career with lots of development opportunities.
Cons
Great place to work, it is very traditional and that doesn't always appeal to all people.
J.D. Irving2019-08-12 "Icp toronto"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at J.D. Irving full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Longevity, pay, benefits and great place to make a living
Cons
Continental shidtwork, working weekends and stats
J.D. Irving2020-02-08"Great Company to work for"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI worked at J.D. Irving full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Challenging job, always different, great people to work with.
Cons
There was no major downsides.
J.D. Irving2020-02-08"Positive work experience"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at J.D. Irving full-time for more than a year
Pros
Great training. Strong team. Great opportunity to move up in company.
Cons
Some staff should have been reorganized.
J.D. Irving2020-01-28"Recommend for anyone ready to make a career in a formal corporation"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at J.D. Irving full-time for less than a year
Pros
Awesome employers, helpful, welcoming culture, and lots of investment in training and jobs.
Cons
Can’t think of any throughout the whole work term!
J.D. Irving2020-01-17"Minimum wage, maximum effort. Overnight"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at J.D. Irving full-time for more than a year
Pros
Listened to my music and choose when to go on break
Cons
Working alone. Not being able to stop people when they steal product, management did not listen or care of complaints
Continue readingJ.D. Irving2020-01-11"Hold on"
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RecommendsNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at J.D. Irving full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
All kind to learn and advance at a fast pace
Cons
Work life balance is a challange
J.D. Irving2020-01-02"Major Culture Issues"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at J.D. Irving full-time
Pros
large organization with lots of resources
Cons
lack of work life balance, GM's often don't foster the right corporate culture. Favoritism is rampant.
J.D. Irving2019-12-16"Good place to be on production side of things, not so good for maintenance engineers."
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at J.D. Irving full-time for more than a year
Pros
Great people to work with. Lots of opportunities to learn.
Cons
Work life balance not good, long work hours for maintenance team which can be good for people getting paid overtime, but not for salaried employees. Reluctant on spending money for training maintenance engineers and trades. Lack of advancement opportunities.
Continue readingJ.D. Irving2019-12-09"Competent staff, competitive environment. Promotes learning and efficiency."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at J.D. Irving full-time for less than a year
Pros
Invests in employees. A good amount of responsibility.
Cons
Poor work life balance, many hours worked.
J.D. Irving2019-12-03
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