Last Updated On 25 February 2023, 9:02 AM EST (Toronto Time)
Today, IRCC minister Sean Fraser and New Brunswick immigration minister Arlene Dunn announced a new immigration program for the province.
This new program is called “New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot.”
The new pilot is aiming at attracting skilled workers into occupations that are difficult to fill.
New stream will also allows participating firms to give skill and language training, as well as counselling and assistance to the newcomers they bring into the province.
The 5-year pilot program will be examined and assessed on a regular basis to ensure that it stays responsive to immigration demands while also delivering the best potential results for the province.
List of employers participating in the new pilot program
Below listed 6 employers have been chosen to take part in the pilot as they have been in good standing with the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program.
- Cooke Aquaculture
- Groupe Savoie Inc.
- Groupe Westco
- Imperial Manufacturing
- J.D. Irving Ltd.
- McCain Foods.
Requirements For Participating Employers:
The participating employers must have:
- have thorough settlement plans for housing and transportation as well as strong pledges to long-term retention
- have complete human resource strategy in place for recruiting and hiring qualified foreign workers, as well as enhancing on-the-job capabilities
- deliver up to 200 hours of language instruction to selected individuals as needed; and
- provide assistance and help to students interested in pursuing their Canadian secondary education equivalency
Click here for full guide to New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot.
IRCC minister Sean Fraser said, ““Immigration is not only good for our communities, it is essential. Newcomers play a key role in Atlantic Canadian communities, and in helping businesses succeed.
New Brunswick’s Critical Worker Pilot is an innovative approach that will help employers across New Brunswick meet their specific labour market needs.””
Arlene Dunn said “New Brunswick has a successful track record with immigration-related pilot programs, which is why we are grateful that the federal government has chosen our province for this one.
Participating employers will greatly benefit from filling critical vacancies and applicants will find meaningful work in a welcoming community.”
Details for applications and how to apply are yet to be revealed by New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program. We will post the details as soon as they are made public.
Source: Opportunities NB
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