Jobs, Immigration and Growth
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News and Information from the Department of Jobs, Immigration and Growth, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. #GovNL
📢 If you've been affected by the Conception Bay North wildfires, support is available to help you get back to work.
The Work Supports Program can help cover the cost of tools, gear and other essentials needed to resume employment or restart operations.
Details: gov.nl.ca/jps/wildfire...
The Work Supports Program can help cover the cost of tools, gear and other essentials needed to resume employment or restart operations.
Details: gov.nl.ca/jps/wildfire...
September 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
📢 If you've been affected by the Conception Bay North wildfires, support is available to help you get back to work.
The Work Supports Program can help cover the cost of tools, gear and other essentials needed to resume employment or restart operations.
Details: gov.nl.ca/jps/wildfire...
The Work Supports Program can help cover the cost of tools, gear and other essentials needed to resume employment or restart operations.
Details: gov.nl.ca/jps/wildfire...
📢#GovNL has reopened the Job Creation Partnerships (JCP) program to to support recovery efforts in CB North following recent wildfires.
Eligible organizations can now apply for funding to support recovery, remediation and fire prevention efforts.
www.gov.nl.ca/releases/202...
Eligible organizations can now apply for funding to support recovery, remediation and fire prevention efforts.
www.gov.nl.ca/releases/202...
September 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
📢#GovNL has reopened the Job Creation Partnerships (JCP) program to to support recovery efforts in CB North following recent wildfires.
Eligible organizations can now apply for funding to support recovery, remediation and fire prevention efforts.
www.gov.nl.ca/releases/202...
Eligible organizations can now apply for funding to support recovery, remediation and fire prevention efforts.
www.gov.nl.ca/releases/202...
📢 #GovNL is investing $1.1 million in AI-focused entrepreneurship training at Memorial University's Grenfell Campus to help build future-ready businesses across NL - especially in rural communities.
Learn more: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/jig/0828n12/
Learn more: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/jig/0828n12/
September 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
📢 #GovNL is investing $1.1 million in AI-focused entrepreneurship training at Memorial University's Grenfell Campus to help build future-ready businesses across NL - especially in rural communities.
Learn more: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/jig/0828n12/
Learn more: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/jig/0828n12/
#GovNL is investing $750K to establish a Ukrainian Cultural and Integration Hub in Corner Brook.
The hub will offer bilingual services, employment help and cultural programming for Ukrainian newcomers.
Learn more here:
www.gov.nl.ca/releases/202...
The hub will offer bilingual services, employment help and cultural programming for Ukrainian newcomers.
Learn more here:
www.gov.nl.ca/releases/202...
August 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
#GovNL is investing $750K to establish a Ukrainian Cultural and Integration Hub in Corner Brook.
The hub will offer bilingual services, employment help and cultural programming for Ukrainian newcomers.
Learn more here:
www.gov.nl.ca/releases/202...
The hub will offer bilingual services, employment help and cultural programming for Ukrainian newcomers.
Learn more here:
www.gov.nl.ca/releases/202...
#GovNL is investing $3.54M in the Office to Advance Women Apprentices to launch an all-female renovation crew. 🛠️
This social enterprise will train and mentor women in carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades - building skills and breaking barriers.
www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/jig/0807n04/
This social enterprise will train and mentor women in carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades - building skills and breaking barriers.
www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/jig/0807n04/
August 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
#GovNL is investing $3.54M in the Office to Advance Women Apprentices to launch an all-female renovation crew. 🛠️
This social enterprise will train and mentor women in carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades - building skills and breaking barriers.
www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/jig/0807n04/
This social enterprise will train and mentor women in carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades - building skills and breaking barriers.
www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/jig/0807n04/
📢The Employment Centre on Duckworth Street in St. John's will be temporarily closed from August 8–25, 2025 during the Canada Summer Games.
If you need in-person assistance during this time, please visit one of the two other metro locations listed here:
www.gov.nl.ca/ipgs/departm...
If you need in-person assistance during this time, please visit one of the two other metro locations listed here:
www.gov.nl.ca/ipgs/departm...
August 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
📢The Employment Centre on Duckworth Street in St. John's will be temporarily closed from August 8–25, 2025 during the Canada Summer Games.
If you need in-person assistance during this time, please visit one of the two other metro locations listed here:
www.gov.nl.ca/ipgs/departm...
If you need in-person assistance during this time, please visit one of the two other metro locations listed here:
www.gov.nl.ca/ipgs/departm...
🛠️ There's never been a better time to join the skilled trades in Newfoundland and Labrador.
To learn more, visit: www.MakeItExcellent.ca
To learn more, visit: www.MakeItExcellent.ca
August 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
🛠️ There's never been a better time to join the skilled trades in Newfoundland and Labrador.
To learn more, visit: www.MakeItExcellent.ca
To learn more, visit: www.MakeItExcellent.ca
Thinking about post-secondary, retraining or upgrading your skills?
The Working Opportunities Program offers supports like child care, a living allowance and help with tuition and training costs.
Get started today by completing a Request for Service Form:
www.gov.nl.ca/forms/jig/re...
The Working Opportunities Program offers supports like child care, a living allowance and help with tuition and training costs.
Get started today by completing a Request for Service Form:
www.gov.nl.ca/forms/jig/re...
July 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Thinking about post-secondary, retraining or upgrading your skills?
The Working Opportunities Program offers supports like child care, a living allowance and help with tuition and training costs.
Get started today by completing a Request for Service Form:
www.gov.nl.ca/forms/jig/re...
The Working Opportunities Program offers supports like child care, a living allowance and help with tuition and training costs.
Get started today by completing a Request for Service Form:
www.gov.nl.ca/forms/jig/re...
📢 Are you 55+ and exploring new employment or training opportunities?
Join us for an Open House for Experienced Workers on Tuesday, July 29 from 2-4 p.m. at any of NL's 19 Employment Centres.
📍 Find an Employment Centre near you: www.gov.nl.ca/ipgs/departm...
Join us for an Open House for Experienced Workers on Tuesday, July 29 from 2-4 p.m. at any of NL's 19 Employment Centres.
📍 Find an Employment Centre near you: www.gov.nl.ca/ipgs/departm...
July 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
📢 Are you 55+ and exploring new employment or training opportunities?
Join us for an Open House for Experienced Workers on Tuesday, July 29 from 2-4 p.m. at any of NL's 19 Employment Centres.
📍 Find an Employment Centre near you: www.gov.nl.ca/ipgs/departm...
Join us for an Open House for Experienced Workers on Tuesday, July 29 from 2-4 p.m. at any of NL's 19 Employment Centres.
📍 Find an Employment Centre near you: www.gov.nl.ca/ipgs/departm...
Today, Minister Byrne hosted the NL Jobs Forum Regional Summit in Baie Verte.
Industry partners, educators, community leaders and government discussed the evolving labour market and identified shared priorities to support the NL’s economic growth, with a focus on mining.
Industry partners, educators, community leaders and government discussed the evolving labour market and identified shared priorities to support the NL’s economic growth, with a focus on mining.
July 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Today, Minister Byrne hosted the NL Jobs Forum Regional Summit in Baie Verte.
Industry partners, educators, community leaders and government discussed the evolving labour market and identified shared priorities to support the NL’s economic growth, with a focus on mining.
Industry partners, educators, community leaders and government discussed the evolving labour market and identified shared priorities to support the NL’s economic growth, with a focus on mining.
Are you 55+ and looking to rejoin the workforce, change careers or explore training options?
Drop by any of NL's 19 Employment Centres for an Open House for Experienced Workers on Tuesday, July 29 from 2-4 p.m.
Drop by any of NL's 19 Employment Centres for an Open House for Experienced Workers on Tuesday, July 29 from 2-4 p.m.
July 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Are you 55+ and looking to rejoin the workforce, change careers or explore training options?
Drop by any of NL's 19 Employment Centres for an Open House for Experienced Workers on Tuesday, July 29 from 2-4 p.m.
Drop by any of NL's 19 Employment Centres for an Open House for Experienced Workers on Tuesday, July 29 from 2-4 p.m.
📣 Are you 55+ and looking for a career change, training, or support finding work?
Join us for an Employment Centre Open House for Experienced Workers on July 29 from 2-4 p.m. at any of NL's 19 Employment Centres.
Join us for an Employment Centre Open House for Experienced Workers on July 29 from 2-4 p.m. at any of NL's 19 Employment Centres.
July 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
📣 Are you 55+ and looking for a career change, training, or support finding work?
Join us for an Employment Centre Open House for Experienced Workers on July 29 from 2-4 p.m. at any of NL's 19 Employment Centres.
Join us for an Employment Centre Open House for Experienced Workers on July 29 from 2-4 p.m. at any of NL's 19 Employment Centres.
Thinking about a new job or career change at 55+?
Whether you're looking to re-enter the workforce, explore post-secondary options or change careers - we’re here to support you!
📅 Join us for an Open House for Experienced Workers on Tuesday, July 29 from 2–4 p.m.
Whether you're looking to re-enter the workforce, explore post-secondary options or change careers - we’re here to support you!
📅 Join us for an Open House for Experienced Workers on Tuesday, July 29 from 2–4 p.m.
July 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Thinking about a new job or career change at 55+?
Whether you're looking to re-enter the workforce, explore post-secondary options or change careers - we’re here to support you!
📅 Join us for an Open House for Experienced Workers on Tuesday, July 29 from 2–4 p.m.
Whether you're looking to re-enter the workforce, explore post-secondary options or change careers - we’re here to support you!
📅 Join us for an Open House for Experienced Workers on Tuesday, July 29 from 2–4 p.m.
📢Our next Employment Centre Open House is Tuesday, July 29 from 2–4 p.m. at all 19 employment centres across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Are you an experienced worker aged 55+ looking for a fresh start, new training or support finding work?
Our staff can help you explore your next steps!
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Are you an experienced worker aged 55+ looking for a fresh start, new training or support finding work?
Our staff can help you explore your next steps!
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July 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
📢Our next Employment Centre Open House is Tuesday, July 29 from 2–4 p.m. at all 19 employment centres across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Are you an experienced worker aged 55+ looking for a fresh start, new training or support finding work?
Our staff can help you explore your next steps!
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Are you an experienced worker aged 55+ looking for a fresh start, new training or support finding work?
Our staff can help you explore your next steps!
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Attention Paramedics (and other health professionals) in the United States!
Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada, is actively hiring.
Want to learn more? Join our free Virtual Immigration Event on July 23, 2025!
Register here: homeawaits.ca/virtualevents/ 🏳️🌈
Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada, is actively hiring.
Want to learn more? Join our free Virtual Immigration Event on July 23, 2025!
Register here: homeawaits.ca/virtualevents/ 🏳️🌈
July 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Attention Paramedics (and other health professionals) in the United States!
Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada, is actively hiring.
Want to learn more? Join our free Virtual Immigration Event on July 23, 2025!
Register here: homeawaits.ca/virtualevents/ 🏳️🌈
Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada, is actively hiring.
Want to learn more? Join our free Virtual Immigration Event on July 23, 2025!
Register here: homeawaits.ca/virtualevents/ 🏳️🌈
Labour mobility barriers for Licensed Practical Nurses have been removed, making it easier for LPNs from across Canada to work in Newfoundland and Labrador.
This change helps strengthen the province’s health care workforce.
Details: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/202...
This change helps strengthen the province’s health care workforce.
Details: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/202...
July 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Labour mobility barriers for Licensed Practical Nurses have been removed, making it easier for LPNs from across Canada to work in Newfoundland and Labrador.
This change helps strengthen the province’s health care workforce.
Details: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/202...
This change helps strengthen the province’s health care workforce.
Details: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/202...
📢 Thinking about post-secondary, retraining or upgrading your skills?
The Working Opportunities Program offers funding plus supports like:
🔴child care
🔴a living allowance
🔴tuition & training costs
Start today by completing a Request for Service Form:
www.gov.nl.ca/forms/ipgs/r...
The Working Opportunities Program offers funding plus supports like:
🔴child care
🔴a living allowance
🔴tuition & training costs
Start today by completing a Request for Service Form:
www.gov.nl.ca/forms/ipgs/r...
July 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
📢 Thinking about post-secondary, retraining or upgrading your skills?
The Working Opportunities Program offers funding plus supports like:
🔴child care
🔴a living allowance
🔴tuition & training costs
Start today by completing a Request for Service Form:
www.gov.nl.ca/forms/ipgs/r...
The Working Opportunities Program offers funding plus supports like:
🔴child care
🔴a living allowance
🔴tuition & training costs
Start today by completing a Request for Service Form:
www.gov.nl.ca/forms/ipgs/r...
Great meeting between Minister Byrne and High Commissioner of Canada in the UK, Ralph Goodale.🍁
They discussed Canada–UK ties, focusing on immigration, trade and how NL’s credential recognition and time zone make it an ideal destination for UK newcomers and business investment.
They discussed Canada–UK ties, focusing on immigration, trade and how NL’s credential recognition and time zone make it an ideal destination for UK newcomers and business investment.
June 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Great meeting between Minister Byrne and High Commissioner of Canada in the UK, Ralph Goodale.🍁
They discussed Canada–UK ties, focusing on immigration, trade and how NL’s credential recognition and time zone make it an ideal destination for UK newcomers and business investment.
They discussed Canada–UK ties, focusing on immigration, trade and how NL’s credential recognition and time zone make it an ideal destination for UK newcomers and business investment.
June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day! A time to celebrate all of the many cultures across Canada and throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. 🎉
Let’s embrace the diversity that makes our communities vibrant, welcoming and strong.
Let’s embrace the diversity that makes our communities vibrant, welcoming and strong.
June 27, 2025 at 12:49 PM
June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day! A time to celebrate all of the many cultures across Canada and throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. 🎉
Let’s embrace the diversity that makes our communities vibrant, welcoming and strong.
Let’s embrace the diversity that makes our communities vibrant, welcoming and strong.
Minister Byrne and Deputy High Commissioner Robert Fry opened the Canada-U.K. Business Summit today in London. 🇨🇦🇬🇧
The event brings together 150+ leaders to explore trade and innovation, with a spotlight on Newfoundland and Labrador’s mining and tech sectors.
The event brings together 150+ leaders to explore trade and innovation, with a spotlight on Newfoundland and Labrador’s mining and tech sectors.
June 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Minister Byrne and Deputy High Commissioner Robert Fry opened the Canada-U.K. Business Summit today in London. 🇨🇦🇬🇧
The event brings together 150+ leaders to explore trade and innovation, with a spotlight on Newfoundland and Labrador’s mining and tech sectors.
The event brings together 150+ leaders to explore trade and innovation, with a spotlight on Newfoundland and Labrador’s mining and tech sectors.
Today is World Refugee Day - a time to honour the strength, courage and resilience of refugees.
Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to be home to many former refugees who now contribute to the social, cultural and economic life of our province.
Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to be home to many former refugees who now contribute to the social, cultural and economic life of our province.
June 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Today is World Refugee Day - a time to honour the strength, courage and resilience of refugees.
Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to be home to many former refugees who now contribute to the social, cultural and economic life of our province.
Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to be home to many former refugees who now contribute to the social, cultural and economic life of our province.
Thinking about post-secondary training this fall?📚
The Working Opportunities Program helps non-EI eligible individuals access full-time training in NL with financial support.
Supports may include:
🟢 tuition
🟢 living allowance
🟢 child care
Learn more: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/jig/0619n02/
The Working Opportunities Program helps non-EI eligible individuals access full-time training in NL with financial support.
Supports may include:
🟢 tuition
🟢 living allowance
🟢 child care
Learn more: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/jig/0619n02/
June 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thinking about post-secondary training this fall?📚
The Working Opportunities Program helps non-EI eligible individuals access full-time training in NL with financial support.
Supports may include:
🟢 tuition
🟢 living allowance
🟢 child care
Learn more: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/jig/0619n02/
The Working Opportunities Program helps non-EI eligible individuals access full-time training in NL with financial support.
Supports may include:
🟢 tuition
🟢 living allowance
🟢 child care
Learn more: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/jig/0619n02/
📢Deadline Approaching!
The final deadline for the Job Creation Partnerships program is Sunday, June 15.
Employers can apply for funding to create jobs that help EI-eligible individuals gain valuable work experience.
Apply now
gov.nl.ca/ipgs/lmda/jcp/
The final deadline for the Job Creation Partnerships program is Sunday, June 15.
Employers can apply for funding to create jobs that help EI-eligible individuals gain valuable work experience.
Apply now
gov.nl.ca/ipgs/lmda/jcp/
June 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
📢Deadline Approaching!
The final deadline for the Job Creation Partnerships program is Sunday, June 15.
Employers can apply for funding to create jobs that help EI-eligible individuals gain valuable work experience.
Apply now
gov.nl.ca/ipgs/lmda/jcp/
The final deadline for the Job Creation Partnerships program is Sunday, June 15.
Employers can apply for funding to create jobs that help EI-eligible individuals gain valuable work experience.
Apply now
gov.nl.ca/ipgs/lmda/jcp/
📢High school students: looking for a summer job?
Drop by the Student Employment Job Fair TOMORROW, June 4 from:
🕒 3–5 p.m. at all 19 Employment Centres across NL
🕒 2-6 p.m. at CNA Bonavista Campus!
📞 1-800-563-6600
🔗 gov.nl.ca/ipgs/department/contact-emp
Drop by the Student Employment Job Fair TOMORROW, June 4 from:
🕒 3–5 p.m. at all 19 Employment Centres across NL
🕒 2-6 p.m. at CNA Bonavista Campus!
📞 1-800-563-6600
🔗 gov.nl.ca/ipgs/department/contact-emp
June 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
📢High school students: looking for a summer job?
Drop by the Student Employment Job Fair TOMORROW, June 4 from:
🕒 3–5 p.m. at all 19 Employment Centres across NL
🕒 2-6 p.m. at CNA Bonavista Campus!
📞 1-800-563-6600
🔗 gov.nl.ca/ipgs/department/contact-emp
Drop by the Student Employment Job Fair TOMORROW, June 4 from:
🕒 3–5 p.m. at all 19 Employment Centres across NL
🕒 2-6 p.m. at CNA Bonavista Campus!
📞 1-800-563-6600
🔗 gov.nl.ca/ipgs/department/contact-emp
For Students in the Bonavista Area!
We’re bringing the Student Employment Job Fair to you too!
Drop in on Wednesday, June 4 between 2-6 p.m. at the College of the North Atlantic - Bonavista Campus.
We’re bringing the Student Employment Job Fair to you too!
Drop in on Wednesday, June 4 between 2-6 p.m. at the College of the North Atlantic - Bonavista Campus.
June 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
For Students in the Bonavista Area!
We’re bringing the Student Employment Job Fair to you too!
Drop in on Wednesday, June 4 between 2-6 p.m. at the College of the North Atlantic - Bonavista Campus.
We’re bringing the Student Employment Job Fair to you too!
Drop in on Wednesday, June 4 between 2-6 p.m. at the College of the North Atlantic - Bonavista Campus.