Careers in Demand

New Brunswick is facing labour shortages across many industries. This page contains Labour Market Information (LMI) on job opportunities in specific careers that are in demand. Please visit the ‘Careers in Demand’ resource below to learn more about occupations in Health Care, Education, Information Technology, Forestry, Food Production, and Skilled Trades. This downloadable PDF provides valuable information on many occupations in demand (including duties, training requirements, job openings and salaries).

*Statistics Canada recently moved to using the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system, resulting in changes to the way that certain jobs are grouped/categorized. As a result, labour market information for certain occupations that appear on this page may no longer exist.

Featured Sectors

Careers in Health Care

Almost 23,000 job openings are expected in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector in New Brunswick over 2018-2027.

Careers in Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Over 30,000 people are employed in New Brunswick's ICT sector. Learn more about these dynamic careers.

Careers in Education

Almost 6,000 job openings are expected in the Education sector in New Brunswick over 2018-2027.

Careers in Forestry

Forests cover more than 80% of the province, resulting in hundreds of job openings each year.

Careers in Construction

Almost 9,200 job openings are expected in the Construction sector in New Brunswick over 2018-2027.

Careers in Food Production

Over 30,000 people are employed in sectors related to Food Production in New Brunswick.