Jobs in Saint JohnNew Brunswick

Working in Saint John, New Brunswick

Saint John is New Brunswick's largest city and Canada's oldest incorporated city, with an industrial economy centred on the port, energy refining, shipbuilding, and healthcare. The Port of Saint John handles bulk cargo, cruise ships, and containerized freight, supporting logistics and marine transportation employment. The Irving companies — including Irving Oil, J.D. Irving, and Irving Shipbuilding — are the dominant private employers, with the Irving Oil Refinery being Canada's largest and the shipyard building patrol vessels for the Royal Canadian Navy. The energy sector extends to the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station, which employs skilled technicians and engineers. Healthcare employment through Horizon Health Network and the Saint John Regional Hospital provides positions for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. The city has undergone significant revitalization of its uptown core, attracting restaurants, creative businesses, and tech companies. For newcomers, Saint John offers extremely affordable housing — some of the lowest in Canada for a city of its size — and a community that is actively working to attract immigrants through the Atlantic Immigration Program and New Brunswick PNP. Skilled trades workers are in particular demand for shipbuilding, construction, and industrial maintenance. LMIA positions are available in food service, healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality. The city's compact, walkable uptown and waterfront location on the Bay of Fundy offer a unique Maritime lifestyle.

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