After four years of planning, Fernando de Souza Santos and his wife packed their belongings and moved from Brazil to Saint John, New Brunswick. He is now a Maintenance Specialist with Irving Pulp & Paper and, in his spare time, enjoys exploring the natural beauty of the Saint John area and can often be found walking the Irving Nature Park.   

“Moving to Canada is a dream come true. The multiculturalism, welcoming people and beautiful landscapes, have made the whole experience unreal,” says Fernando.

Fernando is excited to learn from world-class leaders and continue growing his engineering career. 

“The transition from Brazil to Canada was made easier as everyone was always willing to lend a helping hand and safety was always top of mind,” says Fernando. 

Since joining the mill, he has enjoyed the emphasis on teamwork and the inclusive atmosphere. He is amazed at how committed Canadians are to helping each other. Fernando explains that “all processes here are done with intent and care, everyone wants to help you succeed!”

We are proud to be helping families like Fernando’s call Saint John home. Are you looking for a new opportunity?  The Pulp & Paper Division is always looking for fresh talent to join the team. See our current openings here: https://careers.jdirving.com/