The provincial government of New Brunswick announced yesterday a brand new immigration pilot program: the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot (NBCWP). Find out if you qualify for Canadian Immigration The pilot program (a joint project between the federal and provincial governments) aims to address critical worker shortages in New Brunswick. The pilot program is unique in that it will not just provide economic migration to the province, but will also guarantee settlement services (including skills and language training) for newcomers arriving through the project. According to Arlene Dunn – the minister of Immigration and Opportunity in New Brunswick – “participating employers will greatly benefit from filling critical vacancies and applicants will find meaningful work in a welcoming community.” Along with addressing critical workforce shortages, New Brunswick is committed to retaining newcomers and recognizes that meaningful work is a key factor in doing so. This pilot is a first step to address both issues. NBCWP will work with six selected employers in New Brunswick: These employers were selected for their impeccable records with the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP), good immigrant hiring practices, and because they already have the necessary settlement programs in place. As part of their participation, these employers must:
Have strong settlement plans for housing and transport to best support candidates’ successful settlement in their new jobs and communities, with strong commitments to long-term retention; Have a comprehensive human resources plan to recruit and hire skilled international talent and to improve workplace skills. Provision of up to 200 hours of language training, as required, to candidates. and Offer guidance and support to applicants who may wish to pursue their Canadian post-secondary equivalency.
The five-year pilot program will be regularly monitored and evaluated to ensure it remains responsive to immigration needs and delivers the desired outcomes for the province. “We have a collective goal in mind,” said Alain Bossé—President and COO of Groupe Savoie Inc.—“The Saint-Quentin region [is] thrive on our newcomers and we continue to support them to welcome them to rural New Brunswick” Find out if you qualify for Canadian Immigration © CIC News All rights reserved. Visit CanadaVisa.com to discover your Canadian immigration options.
