
Working NB Employers
Last Update: July 22, 2025
NB, Canada
Access support from a workforce consultant in New Brunswick
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Get support through a workforce consultant for your human resource challenges related to recruitment, retention and training.
Activities funded
- Recruitment initiatives to attract suitable candidates for your team.
- Projects focused on retaining key employees within your organization.
- Participation in virtual recruitment events to connect with potential job seekers.
- Development and enhancement of human resources policies and management tools.
- Integration of retirees into short-term employment opportunities.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 4,500
Hiring retirees for short-term mentoring roles
$ 3,500
Enhancing employee retention through a wellness program
$ 4,500
Organizing virtual job fairs to attract new talent for tech roles
$ 4,000
Creating a help wanted campaign to attract seasonal workers
$ 5,000
Implementing an employee onboarding program to improve new hire integration
$ 5,500
Developing HR tools to facilitate remote work for employees
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an employer seeking support with workforce-related needs.
- The employer may be of any size.
Who is eligible?
- Employers of all sizes seeking assistance with recruitment or retention
Eligible expenses
- Fees for human resources and workforce consulting services.
- Costs related to participation in virtual recruitment events.
- Expenses associated with training and human resources planning.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies located in New Brunswick.
How to apply
1
Preliminary Information and Consultation
- Contact a Workforce Consultant from TravailNB to discuss your company's specific needs.
- Obtain advice and an overview of available services, such as recruitment and retention assistance.
- Explore available options for training and human resources planning with consultants.
2
Preparing the Application
- Identify the specific services for which you wish to obtain a grant.
- Gather the necessary information regarding your company and the planned human resources projects.
- Prepare the necessary supporting documents to back your application.
3
Submitting the Application
- Fill out the application form provided by TravailNB, if applicable.
- Include all required supporting documents and information with your application form.
- Submit the application to TravailNB via the indicated submission method (online, by email, or in person).
4
Follow-up and Confirmation
- Wait for confirmation of receipt of your application from TravailNB.
- Maintain regular communication with your consultant to track the status of your application.
Additional information
- Workforce consultants provide support to businesses of all sizes.
- Access to virtual recruitment events is available through VirtualNB.ca.
- Resources are offered to assist with human resources policy creation and management.
- Specific assistance is available for recruiting retirees interested in short-term employment.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Working NB Employers Program
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