New Brunswick Releases New In-Demand Jobs

Posted 10/04/2021

Thinking of working in New Brunswick? In early 2020 a shocking news about the global pandemic happened that greatly affected many people’s lives. COVID-19 has deeply impacted jobs globally, some made a drastic transition of working from home, others have their work hours reduces that caused less pay, while others, unfortunately, lost their jobs due to public health safety measures that took place.

On the brighter side, there are some jobs in New Brunswick that became more in-demand than others due to the pandemic. Listed below are the said jobs along with their corresponding National Occupational Classification (NOC) code:

Management jobs and business, finance and administration jobs

Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213)
Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111)

Natural and applied sciences and related jobs

Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171);
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174);
Computer network technicians (NOC 2281);
User support technicians (NOC 2282).

Health care jobs

Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233);
Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates (NOC 3413).

Jobs in education, law, and social community and government services

Secondary school teachers (NOC 4031) – in the francophone school system;
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (NOC 4032) – in the francophone school system;
Social workers (NOC 4152);
Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214).

Trades, transport and equipment operators, and related jobs

Electricians, except industrial and power system (NOC 7241);
Carpenters (NOC 7271);
Transport truck drivers (NOC 7511);

If your work experience matches either of these classifications, you may use it to apply for permanent residence through Canada’s federal economic class programs like Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skill Trade Program (FSTP), and Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). A profile on Canada’s federal Express Entry system is needed for a candidate to apply for these federal programs; however, take note that only skilled workers are considered for these programs.