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Krista Ross Commentary: Mental Healthy Workplaces
This month, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Mental Health Matters” event was held after a two-year pandemic-related hiatus. Since the first iteration of the event...

Commentary – April 2022 – The State of the Province
At the end of last month, Premier Higgs delivered the 48th annual Fredericton Chamber of Commerce State of the Province Address. After a virtual edition in 2021, we were pleased...

Countless options for vacationing in New Brunswick
Making a list of New Brunswick vacation ideas is easy. In a province that’s 85 per cent forested with 5,500 kilometers of coastal shoreline, there are great outdoor adventures...

Vacationing in New Brunswick’s Capital Region
Capital City Summer Sights If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s to appreciate the wonders found right outside our front door. New...
Credentialing – Can we do better?
Recently, I received a call from a frustrated young couple wanting to migrate to Canada. The source of their frustration was the inability to be considered for employment here in...
AIPP Becomes AIP
By Larry DeLong, Delong Immigration The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) was launched in March of 2017 to help the Atlantic provinces meet what were, and still are,...

Commentary – Krista Ross – NB Pre-Budget 2022-2023
New Brunswick Finance Minister Ernie Steeves will deliver his government’s 2022-2023 operating budget next week in circumstances that require a combination of careful, long-term...

Krista Ross Commentary: 2022 Policy Priorities
With the province’s return to Level 1 of the COVID-19 winter plan and Premier Higgs suggesting the government is looking at winding up the emergency order next month, more of the...

Commentary – 2022 Policy Priorities
With the province’s return to Level 1 of the COVID-19 winter plan and Premier Higgs suggesting the government is looking at winding up the emergency order next month, more of the...

Open Letter – Fredericton Protests – February 2022 – CEOs of the Chambers of Commerce in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John
New Brunswick businesses have suffered under the strain of constant disruptions over the last two years. The challenges they have had to overcome have included COVID-19,...

Kindness Week
The Fredericton Community Foundation will be hosting Kindness Week from February 14 to 18, coinciding with Canada’s first-ever National Kindness Week. This is a unique...

The 5-Step Plan To Help You Hit Your Social Media Marketing Goals in the New Year
By Angelique Binet I think most of us can’t help but to look forward to a new year and picture how we want ourselves or some aspect of our lives and business to be better....

Commentary – Krista Ross – Employment Insurance Reform – January 2022
As its name suggests, Employment Insurance is meant to be an insurance system. If someone has paid into the system and loses their job, the insurance pays them temporarily until...

Commentary – Krista Ross – Reasons for Optimism in 2022
As we approach the end of 2021 and take stock of the previous year, in many ways it was more challenging than 2020 for individuals and businesses in New Brunswick. COVID-19...

Sponsorship Opportunities at WinterFrolic
A message from the organizers of WinterFrolic: By now we’ve all heard of the biggest outdoor winter event happening in Fredericton! WinterFrolicD’hiver along with their charity...

2021 State of the City Address with Mayor Kate Rogers
On 2 December 2021, Fredericton Mayor Kate Rogers delivered her first State of the City Address. Her speech is reproduced below and is also available for viewing here. State of...

News Release: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Concerned with Impact of Sudden Minimum Wage Increase on Small Businesses
2 December 2021 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB – The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce is concerned for small businesses with the dramatic increase in...

Krista Ross Commentary – Supporting Local this Holiday Season – November 2021
As we enter the second holiday shopping season of the COVID-19 pandemic it is imperative that we double down on our efforts to support our local businesses...

When you Understand the Diversity of Disability, You Can Be More Successful With Inclusive Hiring
In 2021, we’re at a watershed moment in history: There’s more commitment to, action on and conversation about disability inclusion in the business sector than ever before.

Commentary – Krista Ross – Let’s all do our part to Welcome International Students
For decades, New Brunswick has been staring down a demographic shift that has seen significant outmigration to other...

New Brunswick’s non-profit business sector is an economic driver.
Non-profit organizations are businesses and a critical and often misunderstood third pillar in the New Brunswick economy, positioned, what should be solidly, next to government and the private sector.

New Brunswick Future Link Internship Program
The pervasive notion that there are no jobs in Atlantic Canada has been an ongoing conversation. The reality is that this notion could not be further from the truth,

Krista Ross Commentary: Post-Federal Election Business Priorities
The dust has settled on the 2021 federal election and we should take a moment to thank each candidate and their volunteer teams for the countless hours over...

Family Enrichment and Counselling Service
Did You Know?
That according to Statistics Canada (2012), mental illness affects 221,230 people in New Brunswick excluding those younger than 15 years old, Indigenous populations and members of the Canadian Forces (these three categories account for 28.5% of provincial population)?

Commentary – Krista Ross – 2021 Federal Election Priorities – Competitiveness and Fairness
Earlier this week, a group of six New Brunswick business organizations announced our policy priorities for federal parties and candidates in the upcoming federal...

Cyber awareness training for employees: Empowering employees to be your first line of defense against cyber attacks
Professionals working in the cybersecurity field sometimes hear, “my business is too small to be a target.”
Fredericton Chamber Events Vaccination Policy
Effective September 1, 2021 In-Person Events Attendees at Fredericton chamber events must attest that they have received two doses of a Health Canada-approved...

Networking! Remember the real face-to-face kind?
It’s time again for your bi-weekly marketing tip, a free service from Kiers. Marketing. Our goal with this marketing tip is to bring interesting and actionable sales and marketing content to your attention

The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Receives their Re-Accreditation through the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that they have received their re-accreditation through the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Commentary – Krista Ross – July 2021 – The Path to Green
This week the province crossed the 80% first dose and 55% second dose thresholds, and as New Brunswick continues to approach the Green Phase of recovery,...

The Magic of Peer Advisory Groups for Business Owners
Think of the biggest business decision you have to make in the next six months. What is the value of getting that decision right – to you and your business?

COVID-19 Rapid Testing Kits: Now Available for Your Business
Written by Naya Goguen, Rapid Test Program Coordinator “Living with COVID.” This is the province’s newest slogan, and you may have already...

How to Configure Your Task Chair: 4 Essential Tips
Whether you are working from home or the office, your chair is arguably your most crucial ergonomic tool, but only if it’s set up correctly.

Krista Ross Commentary: Celebrating Immigration Month – Making Progress but There’s Still Work Ahead
With New Brunswick moving to Phase 2 on the province’s “Path to Green” this week and vaccination progress being made throughout much of the world, it’s time to refocus...

Commentary: Health Reform Critical to Future Prosperity
As Health Minister Dorothy Shephard winds up her health reform consultation tour and the hard work begins on making tough decisions and implementing changes that not...

Expect the Unexpected: Family Law Considerations that Business Owners Can’t Afford to Ignore
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that sometimes we are blindsided by events of our control. You have insurance on your car; on your home; on your life.

The New Word of Mouth
When you are visiting a business for the first time, do you check their website or Facebook page before you visit? Most people do that now.

Canadian Chamber Women in Business Summit to Help Make an Inclusive Economic Recovery a Reality
Canadian Chamber of Commerce has launched registrations for their Women in Business Summit: Empowering an Inclusive Recovery. The one-day event...

An Update on Advanced Small Modular Reactor (SMR) in New Brunswick
This is an exciting time for energy innovation in New Brunswick.
Affirming that nuclear energy is an essential part of the climate change solution, the federal and provincial governments continue to make progress

Commentary: 2021 Municipal Election
On May 10th, New Brunswickers will head to the polls to vote in their local elections. This election and campaign have been unique in several ways – starting with...

Top Social Media Changes in 2021: Are you Ready?
If you’ve noticed a slowdown in your engagement or you simply want to know what’s on trend for your social pages, we’re sharing the top social media changes for 2021.

The Success of Picketa Systems
Picketa Systems is a precision agricultural start-up emerging from the Technology Management and Entrepreneurship Centre at the University of New Brunswick. The Fredericton-based company is creating a soli and plant nutrition scanner along wiht an online data visulatizaiton and analytics platform to help food producers

How to best grow your business
Nicole’s presentation was all about the reasons why a business should consider growing. The session explained the financial implications of business growth; tools and techniques to analyze and plan for growth; and the best times and best reasons to grow a business.

Commentary – 2021-22 NB Budget
Earlier this week, New Brunswick Finance Minister Ernie Steeves delivered the government’s 2021-22 budget almost exactly one year after COVID-19 restrictions were first...
Making One-On-One Connections
Are you getting the most value out of your chamber membership?
We’re anxious to get back to hosting first-class events that provide opportunities to make important connections through networking.

How Workers with a Disability Can Strengthen Your Business
by Sean McEwen, RealEyes Capacity Consultants
Many of us think we know enough about disability to quietly reject this talent pool in our recruitment efforts.

Employee Financial Wellness
by Larry Crandall, LL.B., LIT, CIRP, Grant Thornton
Canadians, both employed and unemployed, are carrying record levels of debt. For those who are employed and struggling financially, debt can not only impact their livelihood at home, but at work as well.

Security: Studying post-secondary student retention and labour market outcomes
by Emily Blaney, Integrated Marketing Coordinator, University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick is conducting an analysis of post-secondary student retention and labour market outcomes in the province through collaborative project funded by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

Event Manager
Our vision is to be New Brunswick’s Premier Meeting Destination. Our mission is being committed to delivering excellence through innovative and personalized customer service with a sense of pride, integrity, and New Brunswick hospitality. Our mandate is to maximize...

Development Officer/Business Manager
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER/BUSINESS MANAGER,SCIENCE EAST, FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK.Science East is New Brunswick’s Science Centre. POSITION SUMMARY:The Development Officer/Business Manager is directly accountable to the Chief Executive officer (CEO) and works closely with...

Development Officer/Business Manager
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER/BUSINESS MANAGER,SCIENCE EAST, FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK.Science East is New Brunswick’s Science Centre. POSITION SUMMARY:The Development Officer/Business Manager is directly accountable to the Chief Executive officer (CEO) and works closely with...

Administrative Services Agent (Bilingual)
The Chapman Group is happy to support one of our amazing clients NBREA in finding their Administrative Services Assistant in Fredericton. About Us The New Brunswick Real Estate Association (NBREA) is a provincial association of REALTORS® working together to strengthen...

Carpenters (skilled, Licensed, Red Seal) and Apprentice
A&J Hanna Construction Ltd. has an incredibly exciting construction season ahead and always looking to grow our team! We are currently accepting resumes for CARPENTERS (Skilled, Licensed, Red Seal) and APPRENTICE CARPENTERS. A carpenter is an individual with great...

Large Format Print Specialist
Who We AreWith the merger of Taylor Printing Group (Fredericton, NB) and Bounty Print (Halifax, NS) in December 2019, two prominent industry leaders in Atlantic Canada rebranded as Rocket to create an industry leader boasting decades of experience that has earned us...

Krista Ross Commentary: Mental Healthy Workplaces
This month, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Mental Health Matters” event was held after a two-year pandemic-related hiatus. Since the first iteration of the event in 2016, we have witnessed a positive movement to talk more openly about mental health and...

Skilled Labourer
Our Skilled Labourers earn a competitive hourly wage based on experience. We offer an exceptional extended health plan including medical, dental, and vision. Our other benefits include an employee assistance program, educational assistance, professional development,...

Project Manager
First Onsite is seeking to hire a full-time Project Manager to scope and estimate the work required to restore properties to their pre-disaster state. This position ensures that property owners have an outstanding customer experience and are informed and satisfied...
Response – AG Flemming – Prompt Payment Legislation
Episode 22 – Fun Things To Do In Fredericton
Jeff Richardson, Crabbe MountainCam McNeil - Par 94Jordan Cheney - Crabbe Mountain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX2HKb4kemU

Broker Rater Full Time
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a...
Response – Minister Shephard – Medicare for Ukrainians – April 2022
News Release: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Mental Health Matters Event Returns – 10 May 2022
10 May 2022 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB – On 18 May 2022, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Mental Health Matters” event is returning after a two-year pandemic-related hiatus. The chamber began hosting the event in 2016 as a celebration...

Program Development Officer (non-technical/bilingual)
Program Development Officer for the Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence (DIPV): It’s Your Business Workplace Toolkit Committee. One-year, full-time contract position with possibility of extension. About the DIPV: It’s Your Business Toolkit CommitteeThe Committee is the...
NB Chambers Joint Letter – Premier Higgs – Prompt Payment Legislation – 2 May 2022
2 May 2022 Hon. Blaine Higgs, Premier Province of New Brunswick Chancery Place, P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: blaine.higgs@gnb.ca Dear Premier Higgs: Re: Prompt Payment Legislation We are...

Technical Specialist
Mission Statement: Advancing innovation in Atlantic Canada through problem-solving and accurately describing technical and scientific challenges through the CRA SR&ED process. Location: Atlantic Canada Colum Consultants Inc. helps innovative companies here in the...
Response: Premier Higgs – Cost Surge Protection – April 2022
Joint Letter – Chambers of Commerce – Cost Surge Protection
15 March 2022 Hon. Blaine Higgs, Premier Province of New Brunswick Chancery Place, P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: blaine.higgs@gnb.ca Re: Protecting the New Brunswick economy Dear Premier Higgs, On behalf of business communities we represent across...
The Spring Melt: Protect Your Property From Water Damage
By First Onsite

Commentary – April 2022 – The State of the Province
At the end of last month, Premier Higgs delivered the 48th annual Fredericton Chamber of Commerce State of the Province Address. After a virtual edition in 2021, we were pleased to host colleagues and stakeholders from across the province for the first time in over...

Sous Chef
With our diverse portfolio of locations, you’ll find Delta Hotels in world-renowned cities and prestigious resorts across Canada. Delta Hotels is a Marriott International brand and offers you the opportunity to find the hospitality job and career journey that's right...

Status Callers
At UPS, we believe our most valuable asset is our people______________________________________________________ We know the bottom line to our success is our employees. That’s why we reward dedication, performance, and personal growth through three long-standing...

Youth Engagement and Event Coordinator
Full-Time, Compensation - $45,000-$50,000 The New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) NBMC is seeking a full-time, bilingual Youth Engagement and Events Coordinator for Imagine NB, a youth leadership program created in 2017 to support immigrant and refugee high...

Lead Coordinator: Special Initiative for Ukrainian Settlement Support
Full Time - 12 Month Contract Canada is set to welcome thousands of displaced Ukrainians in the year ahead through its special measure, Canadian-Ukrainian Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) as well as family reunification measures. NBMC is seeking a Lead...
Letter – Mayor and Council – Municipal Property Tax Rates
13 April 2022 Mayor Kate Rogers City of Fredericton 397 Queen St., Fredericton NB E3B 1B5 Via email: kate.rogers@fredericton.ca Re: Municipal Property Tax Rates I am writing today on behalf of the Fredericton Chamber of...
Episode 21 – Past President’s
Keir Clark, ScotaWealth - Past Chamber President 2017-2018Bob Chisholm, McDonalds - Past Chamber President 2020-2021Stuart Blair, Coveys - Past Chamber President 1994-1995 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RgXkP2hLZ8

Countless options for vacationing in New Brunswick
Making a list of New Brunswick vacation ideas is easy. In a province that’s 85 per cent forested with 5,500 kilometers of coastal shoreline, there are great outdoor adventures around every turn. When you live here, it’s easy to overlook that we are a fascinating...

Family Support Worker
Family Support Worker(Full Time, Part Time, and Casual positions available)Job Summary: Family Support Workers are responsible for implementing service plans incollaboration with families and community services. Family Support Workers supervise andsupport family...

Customer Service Manager
March 31st, 2022Customer Service ManagerOur premier physician led medical aesthetics clinic in Fredericton is seeking an exceptional Customer Service Manager to join our growing professional team. Your role would be creating a first-class client experience and leading...

Maintenance Associate
Respond and attend to guest repair requests. Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and kitchen and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or...

Banquet Captain
Explore our very big world We welcome you to join our global and diverse family. Your positive energy and people-pleasing mindset are an important part of why our guests continue to choose us for their event needs. Every day presents a new opportunity to interact with...

First Cook
Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and...

Chef de Partie
With our diverse portfolio of locations, you’ll find Delta Hotels in world-renowned cities and prestigious resorts across Canada. Delta Hotels is a Marriott International brand and offers you the opportunity to find the hospitality job and career journey that's right...

Brokerage Rater Full time
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a...

Print Production Team Member
We have an immediate need to add a team member to our bindery department (hand finishing of printed projects), requiring the need to stand and/or sit for long periods, to perform repetitive work with excellent hand coordination and dexterity and to be able to lift...

Registration Coordinator
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) is a dynamic and progressive regulatory association that truly appreciates the value of diverse and inclusive teams. To this end, we are currently seeking a Registration Coordinator...
Letter – Minister Shephard – Medicare for Ukrainian Arrivals – 1 April 2022
1 April 2022 Hon. Dorothy Shephard Minister of Health, Province of New Brunswick HSBC Place P. O. Box 5100 Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8 Via email: dorothy.shephard@gnb.ca Dear Minister Shephard: Re: Medicare for...
Sales Executive
1. Selling Products to prospective and existing customers.2. Maintaining positive relationships to ensure future sales.3. Ensuring a clean environment for customer to purchase goods4. Providing outstanding customer service to all clients Contact: Bolaji Akintola -...
Letter – Minister Fraser – Roundtable Followup Questions – 28 March 2022
28 March 2022 Hon. Sean Fraser Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Confederation Building, Suite 110 House of Commons, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Via email: sean.fraser@parl.gc.ca Re: Follow-up Questions – March 21, 2022...

Vacationing in New Brunswick’s Capital Region
Capital City Summer Sights If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s to appreciate the wonders found right outside our front door. New Brunswick’s capital city has so much to explore – an inspiring blend of culture, nature, history,...
Credentialing – Can we do better?
Recently, I received a call from a frustrated young couple wanting to migrate to Canada. The source of their frustration was the inability to be considered for employment here in Canada despite advanced levels of education and 10+ years of progressive career...
AIPP Becomes AIP
By Larry DeLong, Delong Immigration The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) was launched in March of 2017 to help the Atlantic provinces meet what were, and still are, increasing labour market challenges. The intent was to provide businesses the ability to fill...

Commentary – Krista Ross – NB Pre-Budget 2022-2023
New Brunswick Finance Minister Ernie Steeves will deliver his government’s 2022-2023 operating budget next week in circumstances that require a combination of careful, long-term thought and immediate, short-term action. The minister has a challenging balancing act...

Status Callers
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a...
Letter: MP Atwin – Support for the Hardest Hit Coalition Budget Recommendations – 15 March 2022
15 March 2022 Jenica Atwin, MP, Fredericton House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Re: Support for the Hardest Hit Coalition Budget Recommendations Dear Jenica, At their request, I am writing today provide the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s support...

Le personnel chargé de l’évaluation des besoins et Avantages et de l’aiguillage
Êtes-vous bilingue ? Êtes-vous une personne sociable avec de grandes capacités d'écoute ? Avez-vous de bonnes relations avec la communauté ? Êtes-vous prêt à aider les nouveaux arrivants à établir des liens à Fredericton ? Nous aimerions avoir de vos nouvelles !...
Sales Associates
Robert Simmonds Clothing• Quality sale over quick sale, thorough engagements with customers• Consistently walk the showroom floor actively engaging with clients• Provide an elevated service experience for each client by identifying needs, providing information and...

Event Manager
Our vision is to be New Brunswick’s Premier Meeting Destination. Our mission is being committed to delivering excellence through innovative and personalized customer service with a sense of pride, integrity, and New Brunswick hospitality. Our mandate is to maximize...