New Brunswick announces new immigration pilot for critical workers

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New Brunswick announces new immigration pilot for
critical workers
Brunswick will launch a pilot project 
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In collaboration with the federal government, New
Brunswick will launch a pilot project to address
labour shortages.   The provincial government
of New Brunswick announced a brand new
immigration pilot project yesterday the New
Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot (NBCWP).
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• The pilot (a joint project between federal and
  provincial governments) aims to address critical
  worker shortages in New Brunswick. The pilot is
  special in that it will not just provide economic
  immigration to the province, but will also
  guarantee settlement services including skills
  and language training for newcomers who arrive
  through the project.
• According to Arlene Dunn the minister responsible
  for Immigration and Opportunities New Burn swick
  participating employers will greatly benefit from
  filling critical vacancies and applicants will
  find meaning full work in a welcoming community.

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• Along with addressing critical labour shortages,
  New Brunswick is concerned with retaining
  newcomers, and recognizes that meaningful work is
  a key factor in doing so this pilot is a first
  step towards addressing both issues. The NBCWP
  will work with six selected employers in New
  Brunswick
• Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
• Grope Savior Inc.
• Grope Westcon.
• Imperial Manufacturing
• J.D. Irving Ltd. and
• McCain Foods.

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• These employers were selected for their
  impeccable track record in the New Brunswick
  Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP), good
  immigrant recruitment practices, and because they
  already have the necessary settlement programs in
  place. As part of their participation, these
  employers must
• Have robust settlement plans for housing and
  transportation to best support the successful
  establishment of candidates in their new jobs and
  communities, with strong commitments to long-term
  retention.

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• Have comprehensive human resources planning for
  recruiting and hiring skilled international
  talent, and for on-the-job skills enhancement
• Provide up to 200 hours of language training, as
  required, to candidates and
• Offer guidance and support to candidates who may
  wish to pursue their Canadian secondary education
  equivalency.
• The five-year pilot program will be monitored and
  evaluated regularly so that it remains responsive
  to immigration needs and delivers the desired
  outcomes for the province.

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