All applications received by our office as of this date, regardless of invitation to apply date, will be reviewed using this new classification system.

Complete intercultural competency training, unless exempted by the province.Please be advised as of November 16, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is switching to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system, known as NOC 2021.

Complete mandatory onboarding training.

Provide an individualized settlement plan through one of New Brunswick’s settlement service providers, co-signed by the foreign worker.

Provide a valid, full-time, non-seasonal job offer co-signed by the foreign worker.

Demonstrate that efforts to hire locally have been unsuccessful.To have a position endorsed, an employer must: Visual Guide to submitting a Designation Application.Quick Guide to submitting a Designation Application.*A fillable Designation application form will be provided to eligible employers once the Expression of Interest is reviewed by the Province. Atlantic Immigration Program – New Brunswick Employer Designation Guidelines.New Employers please create an account on INB and submit an expression of interest.Existing Employers please log in to your INB employer profile and complete an expression of interest.Review the guides and resources listed below.A New Brunswick workforce attraction officer will inform you if you need to take the training during the intake conversation. commit to taking the intercultural competency training, unless you’re exempted by the province.commit to taking the onboarding training.work with a New Brunswick settlement service provider organization to help your candidates get settlement services.

have been in continuous, active operation under the same management for at least 2 years in 1 of the Atlantic provinces, or be able to show continuous, active operation in another location with confirmation of approval from the province in which you’re applying for designation.

not recruit or hire workers for the purpose of establishing a pool of candidates that can be later transferred or contracted out to separate businesses for staffing purposes.

be in good standing and comply with employment standards and occupational health and safety legislation.

not be in violation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) or the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR).

To become designated, your organization must:

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