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Bridge The Gap with International Talent

We're here to help navigate various supports in the Saint John Region. 

 

With the rate of retirements and a shortage of local talent to fill and grow jobs, newcomers will be essential to driving the growth of the region's workforce in the coming years.

Whether you are looking for recruitment, training, onboarding support or help figuring out where to even start - there are multiple resources available to help you! 

If you are interested in engaging newcomers for your workforce but don't know where to begin, start by checking out the services below. 

Resources to Start the Process
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Hiring Newcomer Talent 

Newcomer talent is here and abroad. Whether you want to engage newcomers that live in the region, or attract specialized talent from aboard, their are organizations that can help you access qualified professionals.

If you're looking for customizable recruitment marketing materials - connect with Daniel Rito, Director of Population Growth and Workforce Development. 
 

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Local Hiring Resources
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Successful Integration Support

There is a community available to support you, your employees, and their families. Let's collaborate and ensure workforce retention! 

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Onboarding, Retention & Service Navigation Support

Digital Resources
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Settlement Supports
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Employer Readiness Supports
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GROWTH STORIES

A new wave of young talent is making its mark in skilled trades.

Josh Richard is a 20-year-old welder that…

NTI Boilers Inc., a leader in premium, high-efficiency heating solutions for residential and commercial applications…

From left to right: Sandy Ross, President & CEO, YSJ; Yani Gagnon, Executive VP, CFO, Pascan; Julian…

Land acknowledgement

The Saint John Region is situated on the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Nations. This territory is covered by Peace and Friendship Treaties signed with the British Crown in the 1700s. The treaties recognized the significant and meaningful role of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati in this province and the country with the intent to establish a relationship of trust and friendship.

 

Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency pays respect to the elders, past and present, and descendants of this land, and is committed to moving forward in the spirit of truth, collaboration, and reconciliation.