WORK
The way work was meant to be.
Our small coastal communities are making a big impact on the global scene. What does that mean for you? Exciting career opportunities in a spectacular rural setting. As our world-class companies expand and new businesses invest, the demand for workers has exploded. And they're looking for people like you. People who value meaningful work in safe friendly neighbourhoods, surrounded by Maritime beauty.
Major Employers
Our key sectors are aquaculture, traditional fishing industries and forestry, and the businesses that support them. We also offer opportunities in the tourism industry, manufacturing, construction, and retail. A few of our largest employers include Cooke Aquaculture, Connors Bros., Énergie NB Power and Lake Utopia Paper.
Cooke Aquaculture continues to be a world leader in the aquaculture industry. The company employs 1,500 people in our coastal communities. Operations include a new value-added salmon processing production in St. George, freshwater hatchery technology in Pennfield, and innovative saltwater farming equipment across the region.
NB Power has been providing consistent, safe, reliable, and sustainable energy at low and stable rates for more than 100 years. The electricity generated at 13 facilities throughout New Brunswick, including Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station, is delivered via power lines, substations and terminals to more than 350,000 New Brunswick homes, businesses, hospitals and schools.
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Lake Utopia Paper produces high quality corrugated medium for the North American and global markets, used in the production of packaging material for many of the world's favorite brands. The mill in Utopia, New Brunswick has supplied customers in Canada, the U.S., and Latin America for over 50 years.
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Connors Bros. is the leading marketer of canned seafood in Canada. The company is committed to finding new ways to protect the ocean and those that rely on it. Their actions are based on values that hold them accountable to their employees, their customers, and the world.
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Recently, the area has attracted an innovative nuclear research cluster creating more development and high-income jobs. Moltex Energy, ARC Clean Technology.
Job Opportunities
Cutting-edge full-service companies in the aquaculture, forestry, and energy sectors need people to support their operations in a variety of positions, from accounting to management.
Cooke Aquaculture is looking for people to join them on the water or in the office. Work in saltwater operations, freshwater hatcheries, seafood processing, finance and accounting, maintenance, diving, trucking and more. Visit mycookecareer.com.
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Lake Utopia Paper is recruiting for their Operations, Maintenance and Technical departments. Visit careers.jdirving.com.
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Clover Leaf Seafoods (Connors Bros.) is expanding. Apply here to work in a tight-knit, inclusive environment.
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Énergie NB Power offers employment in leading-edge professions at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station. Visit careers for more information.
Job Search Support & Career Planning
Explore the many free career support options available to you in our region. Newcomers are encouraged to contact the Charlotte County Multicultural Association for settlement services, including assistance with trade/professional certification recognition processes.
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Working NB employment counsellors can help you with career decision making, skills development, training options, and job searches. Whether you’re just beginning your career, expanding your horizons, recently retired and looking for short-term work, or a seasonal worker, connect with Working NB.
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Get help with resumé writing, networking, job search skills, interview techniques and the training you need to launch or advance your career.
Charlotte County Adult Literacy Inc. NB, Canada
Digital Literacy Program serves New Brunswick adults 18 years or older who are one of the following: students, workers, under-employed workers, the unemployed and looking for work and adults who are new to Canada.
The Work Room Career Resources Centre
Find job search strategies, career planning tools, professional development workshops, and links to government programs and services to help build a successful career.
Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) Charlotte/Kings-St. Stephen
CBDC offers training programs to help businesspeople and entrepreneurs improve their business management skills so they can improve their businesses or build new ones. Learn about market development, feasibility studies, bookkeeping, finance, business analysis and more.
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Eastern Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber offers business networking mixers and the chance to connect with local employers and businesses. Explore the many member benefits.
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In partnership with WorkingNB, the Retiree Employment Agency pairs those over 50 who wish to return to the workforce with employers who need workers.
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Work-Life Synergy
Work for companies that invest in the community because it’s their home, too. Employers that understand the importance of a balanced life and will support you to achieve it. Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Measure your commute in minutes. Finding that elusive work-life synergy has never been easier.
What have you got to lose?
- Rush hours!
- Work that leaves no time for life
- Commutes that take forever
- Crowded places and nameless faces
- Blaring sirens and Jake Brakes
- Monolithic mega-schools
What have you got to gain?
- Quiet nights and open windows
- Salt air and the hush of waves
- Dramatic ocean vistas
- Commutes that take minutes (even if you walk)
- Full-service communities that care about you
- Small schools, high-quality education
- Neighbours who know your name
