Highlights: New Brunswick to welcome 10% of PNP candidates
- New Brunswick, Critical Worker Program, plans to welcome 10% of PNP candidates.
- NB Critical Worker Program runs for 5 years.
- Significant pathway for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada.
- Eligible candidates will receive additional settlement support from NBCWP.
*Willing to migrate to Canada? Check your eligibility for free with Canada Skilled Immigration Points Calculator!
New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot program (NBCWP)
The program aims to attract newcomers in order to fulfil the workforce gaps. This stream was launched in November 2022, a combined effort between the province and the federal government for the settlement of newcomers in the country.
In 2023, this pilot program planned to welcome maximum of 10% of New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program. Till now 300 nominees and their families are getting support through this program.
It is an employer-driven program, and 6 companies are participating in this to help international students and newcomer job seekers.
- Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
- Groupe Savoie Inc.
- Groupe Westco
- Imperial Manufacturing
- D. Irving Ltd.
- McCain Foods
These employers had a good history of recruiting overseas candidates. This program will run for 5 years following regular practices.
*Searching for jobs in Canada? Avail Y-Axis job search services to find the right one.
Benefits of NBCWP
Candidates who get qualified for this program can avail the following benefits:
- Freedom to study, live and work in New Brunswick
- Long-term establishment in new jobs.
- Settlement plans for housing and transportation.
- Language training for 200 hours.
- Support to pursue Canadian secondary education equivalency.
Eligibility to apply for NBCWP
- A valid job offer from any of the below list of employers.
- Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
- Groupe Savoie Inc.
- Groupe Westco
- Imperial Manufacturing
- D. Irving Ltd.
- McCain Foods
- Required skills
- Relevant work experience
- Educational qualifications
- Language proficiency and should be willing to participate in the 200 hours of language training
- Should meet the federal government’s requirements
Don’t delay! 2023 is the right time to migrate to Canada. Apply now!
Need step-by-step guidance to apply for Canada PR visa? Talk to Y-Axis, the world’s no. 1 Overseas Immigration Consultant.
Also Read: Average hourly salary in Canada is now $42.58, an increase of 9% from last quarter – StatCan reports
Web Story: Canada's job growth marks the highest spike in six years. 40,000 new jobs were added in April 2023.