The New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot Program is an exceptional provincial nomination program to address the critical labor shortage across New Brunswick province and different regions. Individual applicants cannot apply directly. The employers who are already a part of the program will need to apply on behalf of the prospective applicant. At this time there are six selected employers in New Brunswick on a new immigration pilot project; who are authorized to bring in foreign workforce to the province. This program is the first of its kind. The employers have been selected based on pure merit and participation in both provincial and federal economic immigration programs, over at least the last three years. The employers must also demonstrate their experience in newcomer settlement and soft skills development of employees.
Up to 10% of PNP candidates will be accepted into the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot program, which is a collaborative initiative between the federal and provincial governments. Six employers from a variety of industries now participate in this employer-driven stream of the NB PNP.
Participant Employers:
- Cooke Aquaculture
- J.D. Irving Ltd.
- Groupe Savoie
- Groupe Westco
- Imperial Manufacturing Group
- McCain Foods, Ltd.
As per the guidelines of this pilot, your New Brunswick employer must submit a signed attestation letter with your nomination application if, at the time of application, you do not have valid language test results that show a minimum score equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 in all four language components.
For information about the prerequisites and eligibility requirements please download this document.
Workers across the globe can participate in the program through an eligible employer with very low IELTS requirements and no upfront financial restrictions. The following are the eligibility requirements for The New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot Program:
Requirements:
1) Candidates must be of the age 19-55
2) In addition to IELTS some Globally recognized language tests are considered to demonstrate your language proficiency.
3) The Applicant must possess a high school/ diploma certificate.
4) Applicant must have at least 1560 hours of work experience in the relevant sector.
5) A legitimate job offer from an authorized participating New Brunswick employer.
Application process:
1) Finding an eligible job:
You must accept a genuine job offer from an authorized participating employer who is willing to support you through the immigration process.
2) Create an Expression of Interest:
When the program is accepting applicants, submit an expression of interest) in the Immigration New Brunswick (INB) online application portal.
3) Take an accredited Language test: Many globally accepted language proficiency tests are considered for the program.
4) Education evaluation: If you have completed your studies outside Canada. Have it reviewed by a reputable agency/institution to make sure that it aligns with Canadian education standards.
5) Work Experience: Gather all work-related documents such as previous offer letters, relieving letters, and recommendation letters.
6) Receive an invitation: When you receive an invitation to apply (ITA) Process your application online.
“An ITA does not guarantee that your application will be approved for nomination. If you receive an ITA, and you submit your application, your application may be refused if you do not meet eligibility requirements and/or selection factors as outlined in this guide”
7) Receive a nomination and work permit support letter from GNB
8) Await processing.
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