New Brunswick seeks qualified individuals in sectors such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, transportation, construction, IT, agriculture, and aquaculture. Foreign nationals can begin their job search from abroad using recommended job sites and participate in international recruitment events organized by Immigration NB. Most foreign nationals require a work permit to work in Canada, with options including open work permits and employer-specific work permits. Valid permanent residence applications with a New Brunswick employer offer additional work permit flexibility.

• New Brunswick has thousands of exciting career opportunities annually in sectors including healthcare, education, manufacturing, transportation, construction, IT, agriculture, and aquaculture.
• Foreign nationals can start their job search from their home country using websites such as Guichet-Emploi Nouveau-Brunswick, EmploisNB, and Indeed.
• Immigration NB organizes international recruitment events and information sessions to connect employers with qualified candidates.
• Work permit requirements: Most foreign nationals need a work permit to work in Canada unless they are permanent residents or citizens.
• Two types of work permits: open work permits (available in certain situations) and employer-specific work permits.
• Employers in New Brunswick can assist with Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) if required.
• Candidates with valid New Brunswick permanent residence applications and job offers from provincial employers may obtain work permits without an LMIA and can work while awaiting permanent residence decisions.

• Work permit exemptions for candidates with valid New Brunswick permanent residence applications and job offers from provincial employers.

• Foreign nationals seeking employment in New Brunswick
• Employers in New Brunswick looking to hire foreign workers
• Permanent residence applicants with job offers in New Brunswick

• Search for jobs on recommended websites such as Guichet-Emploi Nouveau-Brunswick, EmploisNB, and Indeed.
• Participate in international recruitment events organized by Immigration NB.
• Employers may assist with LMIA applications if needed.
• Apply for the appropriate work permit through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

• https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/fr/corporate/promo/immigration/travailler-au-nb/trouver-un-emploi-au-nouveau-brunswick.html
• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary.html
• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees.html

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