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Computers for Schools
Interview with Roy Crawford, Computers for Schools Can you tell me a little bit about how and why your organization began? In 1992 a federal employee noticed surplus computer...

Liberty Lane
Interview with Alyson Pizzey, Executive Director Can you tell me a little bit about how and why your organization began? Liberty Lane Inc. was founded in 1993 to address the...

The Gaia Project
by Katelyn Plant, Communications Manager, The Gaia Project The Gaia Project believes that young people are the key to building a sustainable future. With a world-view...

Commentary – July 2022 – Employment Insurance Reform
At the end of this month, the consultation period ends for the second phase of the federal government’s employment insurance reform efforts. The way the discussion documents are...

The Talent Games
Interview with Shail Niazi, The Talent Games Tell us a bit about how your business began. If you would have been there, you would have chuckled at the crazy notion of using video...

Job boards aren’t designed with disability in mind – and that needs to change
by Sue Dafoe and Dean Askin The nature of work is rapidly changing and is creating opportunities for jobseekers who have a disability. But for the more than 600,000...

Mental Health in the Workplace
First Signs of Mental Health Concerns The World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes their own abilities, can cope...

Impact Report Reveals Critical Contribution of Chartered Professional Accountants to NB’s Economy
As part of its commitment to move the New Brunswick economy forward, the Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick (CPA New Brunswick) commissioned an Economic Impact...

2022 Annual Magazine
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VoIP: The Future is NOW! (Essentials of Communication, Part 1 of series by Three Layer Solutions)
The Internet Age is upon us, and so too are the innumerable benefits its technology brings. Almost everything we use these days is connected to the internet in some way: from...

Commentary – Krista Ross – WorkSafeNB Consultation – June 2022
This week, the public review period ended for WorkSafeNB’s latest consultation as they look at “benefit improvements.” Currently, people receiving worker’s compensation benefits...

How team communication can thrive in a hybrid work environment
By Jaclyn Currie, Stantec Meetings have been changed forever. By now, you know what it looks like: some team members logging onto calls from their homes, with others calling in...

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.

Residential Draftsperson & Designer
Maple Leaf Homes, located in Fredericton NB, is a major manufacturer of Residential Housing and Industrial-Commercial Accommodation in Canada and the New England States. With over 30 years experience in manufacturing residential housing and Industrial-Commercial...

Construction Labourer
Maple Leaf Homes is currently looking to fill various FULL TIME permanent positions for Construction Labourers in various departments. The successful candidate could be working in positions such as assembly, framing, drywall, painting, crackfill, roofing, siding, etc....

Red Seal Carpenter – Production
Maple Leaf Homes – located in Fredericton, NB is a major manufacturer in Modular Housing to Atlantic Canada, the New England States and Central Canada. With over 30 years of experience in manufactured housing, we are able to offer the homeowner the advantages of...

Experience Carpenters
A&J Hanna construction Ltd has been providing high quality new building construction and renovations in the greater Fredericton area since 1986. A family-owned business, founded by Chris & Regina Hanna, has the reputation of getting projects done on time...

Computers for Schools
Interview with Roy Crawford, Computers for Schools Can you tell me a little bit about how and why your organization began? In 1992 a federal employee noticed surplus computer equipment being sent for sale/scrap (as there was no real e-waste recycling at the time)....

Marketing & Communications Manager
Forest NB (the New Brunswick Forest Products Association Inc.) is a non-profit organization representing and advocating for forest product manufacturers in New Brunswick since 1957. Our mission is to be the voice of the forest sector and we are seeking a Marketing...
Bilingual Administrative Services Assistant with NBREA
About Us The New Brunswick Real Estate Association (NBREA) is a provincial association of REALTORS® working together to strengthen and promote standards of professionalism. The NBREA represents over 1250 agents, salespeople, and affiliate members throughout the...

Production Artist/Screen Printers/Sales
Valley Graphics is a busy Fredericton based textile decorator and promotional products distributor. Due to increased production, we have immediate openings for the following positions: • Production Artist• Screen Printers• Quality Control / Packaging• Production...

Liberty Lane
Interview with Alyson Pizzey, Executive Director Can you tell me a little bit about how and why your organization began? Liberty Lane Inc. was founded in 1993 to address the lack of safe, affordable housing and support services in the Fredericton area for women and...
Letter – July 27, 2022 – Medicare delays for newcomers
July 27, 2022 Hon. Bruce Fitch Minister of Health Chancery Place P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1 Via email: bruce.fitch@gnb.ca Dear Minister Fitch, Employers are currently facing an unprecedented labour shortage. Economists have long warned of the...

Intermediate Java Developer
Category: Software Development/ EngineeringMain location: Canada, Nova Scotia, HalifaxAlternate Location(s):Canada, New Brunswick, Moncton, FrederictonPosition ID: J0522-3432Employment Type: Full TimePosition Description:We are Canada's largest independent information...

Full Stack Java
Category: Software Development/ EngineeringMain location: Canada, Nova Scotia, HalifaxAlternate Location(s):Canada, New Brunswick, Moncton, FrederictonCanada, P. E. I., Stratford, CharlottetownPosition ID: J0522-3162Employment Type: Full TimePosition Description:We...

The Gaia Project
by Katelyn Plant, Communications Manager, The Gaia Project The Gaia Project believes that young people are the key to building a sustainable future. With a world-view largely influenced by digital connection and information-sharing, today’s youth have a unique...

Commentary – July 2022 – Employment Insurance Reform
At the end of this month, the consultation period ends for the second phase of the federal government’s employment insurance reform efforts. The way the discussion documents are framed and subsequent statements by government officials during consultation meetings make...

Experienced Carpenters
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 EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS (Licensed and APPRENTICE CARPENTERS.)A carpenter is an individual with great hand...

The Talent Games
Interview with Shail Niazi, The Talent Games Tell us a bit about how your business began. If you would have been there, you would have chuckled at the crazy notion of using video games for assessing and recruiting talent, you might have even though of it as a fancy...
Office Administration (Accounting)
Daye Kelly & Associates is a mid-sized accounting firm based in beautiful Fredericton, New Brunswick with a 40+ year history and a great reputation. We are looking for a confident, experienced, self-starter, with a good dose of common sense, who likes to...

Job boards aren’t designed with disability in mind – and that needs to change
by Sue Dafoe and Dean Askin The nature of work is rapidly changing and is creating opportunities for jobseekers who have a disability. But for the more than 600,000 employable Canadians who have a disability, many still face barriers to securing employment. ...

Marketing & Communications Manager
Forest NB (the New Brunswick Forest Products Association Inc.) is a non-profit organization representing and advocating for forest product manufacturers in New Brunswick since 1957. Our mission is to be the voice of the forest sector and we are seeking a Marketing...

Mental Health in the Workplace
First Signs of Mental Health Concerns The World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to...

Administrative Assistant
Based in Fredericton the New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS) is the voice of the medical profession in New Brunswick, providing province-wide representation and advocacy for all physicians. As the provincial division of the Canadian Medical Association, the NBMS...

Impact Report Reveals Critical Contribution of Chartered Professional Accountants to NB’s Economy
As part of its commitment to move the New Brunswick economy forward, the Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick (CPA New Brunswick) commissioned an Economic Impact Report on the considerable economic contributions made by CPAs. The report highlights that...

2022 Annual Magazine
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Fredericton Chamber Welcomes Jill Stairs as 2022-23 President
6 July 2022 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB – Last week at their annual general meeting, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce welcomed Jill Stairs of Daye Kelly & Associates as its board of directors president for 2022-2023, taking over the role from Jeff...

VoIP: The Future is NOW! (Essentials of Communication, Part 1 of series by Three Layer Solutions)
The Internet Age is upon us, and so too are the innumerable benefits its technology brings. Almost everything we use these days is connected to the internet in some way: from television to smart fridges, we have learned to leverage the scalability, customizability,...

Commentary – Krista Ross – WorkSafeNB Consultation – June 2022
This week, the public review period ended for WorkSafeNB’s latest consultation as they look at “benefit improvements.” Currently, people receiving worker’s compensation benefits receive 85% of their annual income based on a maximum income of $69,200 – which is the...
Accounting Assistant
Accounting Assistant PositionWe are looking for someone to join our accounting team. In this challenging role, you will work closely with our controller in the following areas: • Developing and maintaining strong internal financial controls• Preparation and review of...

Senior Account Executive
Please apply using this link: https://secure.collage.co/jobs/beauceronsecurity/31389Applications not submitting through the above link will not be considered. Beauceron is a fast-growing, scale-up company with fantastic customer traction focusing on the human side of...

IT Manager
Please apply using this link: https://secure.collage.co/jobs/beauceronsecurity/31241Applications not submitted through this link will not be considered. Beauceron is a fast-growing, scale-up company with fantastic customer traction focusing on the human side of...
Letter – Minister Holder – Fair Registration Practices in Regulated Professions Act – June 2022
10 June 2022 Minister Trevor Holder Chestnut Complex P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: trevor.holder@gnb.ca Dear Minister Holder: Re: Fair Registration Practices in Regulated Professions Act I am...
Letter – Prompt Payment Legislation – AG Flemming – June 2022
6 June 2022 Hon. Hugh (Ted) Flemming Attorney General, Province of New. Brunswick Marysville Place P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: ted.flemming@gnb.ca Re: Prompt Payment Legislation Dear Minister...
Letter – Minister Fraser – 2022 NB Allotment for PNP and AIP Programs – June 2022
7 June 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: 2022 New Brunswick Allotment for Provincial...
Letter – Minister Dunn – Immigration Support for Food Service Sector – June 2022
7 June 2022 Hon. Arlene Dunn Minister Responsible, Opportunities NB Minister Responsible, Economic Development and Small Business Departmental Building, West Block P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email:...
Letter – Minister Steeves – Property Assessment Spike Protection – 7 June 2022
7 June 2022 Hon. Ernie Steeves Minister of Finance, Government of New Brunswick Chancery Place P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: ernie.steeves@gnb.ca Re: Property Tax Spike Protection ...
Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2021 Business Excellence Awards
3 June 2022 FREDERICTON, NB – The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Excellence Awards returned last night at the Delta Fredericton after being cancelled in 2020 and delayed from fall 2021. “The Business Excellence Awards is one of our...

Supply Chain Coordinator
Become part of the Corey Nutrition Story!Corey Nutrition Company is an Atlantic Canadian, family-owned manufacturer based in Fredericton N.B. We have a relentless pursuit of quality and innovation specializing in the formulation and safe production of...

How team communication can thrive in a hybrid work environment
By Jaclyn Currie, Stantec Meetings have been changed forever. By now, you know what it looks like: some team members logging onto calls from their homes, with others calling in from meeting rooms or their desks at the office. We’ve entered the hybrid era. Yes, this...

Experienced Painters
Specific Skills Repair cracks and holesPrepare, clean and sand surfaces to be paintedApply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfacesWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities Physically demandingAttention to detailAbility to...

Chef de Partie with a $1000 signing bonus
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...

Sous Chef with a $1000 Signing Bonus
Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining...

Electricians, electrical apprentices
Certified Electricians and apprentices wanted for long term work in the fredericton area . Apprentices should be registered in the apprenticeship training program Contact: Doug Jones - mdobbelsteyn@dobbelsteyns.nb.ca Active Dates: Ongoing

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...

Residential Draftsperson & Designer
Maple Leaf Homes, located in Fredericton NB, is a major manufacturer of Residential Housing and Industrial-Commercial Accommodation in Canada and the New England States. With over 30 years experience in manufacturing residential housing and Industrial-Commercial...