J.D. Irving Interview Questions
& Process
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J.D. Irving
Student Engineer
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process was pretty simple. First, I had to do a pre-recorded interview with two questions about my education and my interest in the company. After that, I had a call with a recruiter. The last step was an interview with the HR director. Each interview was only about 15 minutes long, and they usually responded within a week or two after each round.
Confirmed questions1 question
- The questions were similar to the first stage, and they also included some situational questions like 'what would you do in this situation?'. They were mainly assessing soft skills to see if you'd fit with the team. I heard they don't ask any technical questions. The final interview was also similar to the first one, with questions like 'why did you pick your major?' and other simple personal questions.
J.D. Irving
Heavy Equipment Operator and Heavy Truck Driver
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process was well organized. It began with an online pre-selection interview to confirm experience and certifications. Then, there was an in-person event where I had a direct conversation with recruiters from J.D. Irving and Gulf Operators. They asked about operating excavators, dump trucks, and workplace safety. The recruiters were professional, friendly, and objective. They looked for candidates with functional English, proven hands-on experience, and safety courses recognized in Canada.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you tell me about your years of experience with heavy equipment like loaders, excavators, and trucks?
- Do you possess a passport?
- Is your English proficiency test valid?
J.D. Irving
Security Specialist
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Panel Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
My interview experience at JD Irving was horrible and terrible. I applied for the Security Specialist role. Initially, things were smooth with a phone interview, an online personality assessment, and then a panel interview. The hiring manager was great. However, the process deteriorated afterward. I was interviewed by the director who asked some strange but acceptable questions. Then came a period of no communication for 2-3 weeks despite my follow-ups. Suddenly, I was invited for a final round with the VP. I gave my availability but heard nothing for another 2-3 weeks. Eventually, I received a rejection email without even interviewing with the VP. My request for feedback was ignored. The whole process took 2-3 months, ending with a strange rejection. While hiring can be complex, ghosting seems to be a common practice here. I'd advise staying away.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your background in network security, IAM, and vulnerability assessment?
J.D. Irving
Operations Leader
Lead Difficult Positive experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Onsite Panel Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
I applied in mid-November 2023 for the Operations Leader role via their online portal. It took about 15 weeks from applying to getting an offer. The process involved: first, submitting a video questionnaire; then, a Cognitive Assessment; followed by a Behavioural Assessment. After that, there was an onsite interview with a panel consisting of a Sr Process Engineer, an Asset Manager, and a Process Tech. Next, a virtual interview with a panel including the Plant Manager and HR Manager. Then, a Mechanical Aptitude Assessment. Finally, a virtual interview with a panel of the VP of HR, VP of Manufacturing, and Director of Operations. I still had one more assessment, a background check, and reference submissions to complete when I got an offer elsewhere (different industry) and decided to withdraw my application. The Irving team seemed really knowledgeable about their work and enthusiastic about it. They definitely have a lot of institutional knowledge.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share an example of how you've reacted to and adapted to change?
- What's your leadership style like?
- How do you go about motivating and supervising people?
J.D. Irving Interview Questions
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“What would you do if you observed a coworker violating safety regulations?”
Read reports →“Is it advisable to disclose having a part-time job during the interview process, as management might be hesitant to hire someone already employed even part-time?”
Read reports →“If you're in a meeting and a presenter from another team states something incorrect, how would you handle it? Would you interrupt them, speak to their manager after the meeting, or speak to your own manager after the meeting?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on basic visualization techniques using Power BI and DAX?”
Read reports →“I recently started a part-time job to cover expenses while looking for full-time work; should I have mentioned this during the interview?”
Read report →“If you had the pick of any job, what would it be?”
Read report →“Would you consider relocating for this job if the opportunity arose?”
Read report →“What would you do if you were given an unreasonable task?”
Read report →“Can you share one area you are working on improving about yourself?”
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