Immigration and welcoming newcomers
to be welcoming, it's in our nature!
Edmundston, recognized by the Government of Canada as a Welcoming Francophone Community, is a city where it is good to live, thrive, and dream. Here, new citizens discover a warm, safe, and resolutely Francophone environment conducive to personal, professional, and family success.
immigrating here
Edmundston works closely with the governments of New Brunswick and Canada, as well as a number of local partners, to offer you easier access to immigration programmes and personalised support from the first steps through to your full integration.
Visit Welcome to New Brunswick to find all the necessary information, and keep a close watch on provincial recruitment activities by visiting Living in New Brunswick.
Official resource to consult
Welcome to New Brunswick: everything you need to know about immigration programs, eligibility criteria and the steps to follow.
working here
The Edmundston job market is full of opportunities. Whether you come from the health, education, construction, technology or service sectors, the region has a lot to offer.
Our employability partners
The following partners work closely with the City of Edmundston to help you find a job and find employment in our community.
Opportunity New Brunswick (ONB)
→ Accompaniment to discover employment opportunities and facilitate your professional integration.
Northwest Resource Centre for Newcomers (The perfect contact)
→ This is your main point of contact in Edmundston. They offer you comprehensive, personalised support at every stage of your settlement, whether it's job hunting, social integration, or administrative procedures.
Employment New Brunswick
→ Public services related to the labour market, subsidized training, access to local job offers.
Work NB
→ Access resources and advice to optimise your job search, get training, and maximise your professional opportunities in the province.
SNB - Service New Brunswick
→ Access a range of government services to help you with administrative tasks such as applying for a health card, social insurance number, driver's licence, etc.
Service New Brunswick website
Service Canada
→ Access your government benefits, social insurance number, and other essential services for citizens and residents of Canada.
Service Canada website
living and settling here
Finding accommodation, understanding the health system, enrolling children at school, opening a bank account... These first steps are made easier thanks to the expertise of Northwest Resource Centre for Newcomers (CRNA) which guides you from the moment you arrive.
CRNA offers you :
- A personalised, friendly welcome
- Help with finding accommodation
- Practical workshops (public services, finance, health, etc.)
- Language and cultural orientation courses
- Employability services
- Intercultural dialogue activities to create lasting links
Further information: www.crna.ca/en
studying and training here
Discover your path at Édupôle Edmundston.
Édupôle Edmundston is a unique francophone educational ecosystem that brings together :
- Université de Moncton - Edmundston campus
- Collège communautaire du N.-B. - Edmundston campus
- Quality primary and secondary schools
A dynamic learning environment for international students, young people and adults in career transition.
your integration partners
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Partner |
What they offer |
Contact |
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CRNA |
Reception, settlement, employability, cultural activities, full support for integration |
Tel : +1 506-735-0060 |
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Opportunity NB |
Job search assistance, networking with employers |
Tel : +1 506-453-1247 |
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Work NB |
Job search advice and resources, local training courses |
Tel : +1 877-644-4505 |
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SNB |
Government services, administrative procedures (health card, driving licence, etc.) |
Tel : +1 877-632-5727 |
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Service Canada |
Access to government benefits and essential services |
Tel : +1 800-622-6232 |
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Édupôle Edmundston |
Access to post-secondary education, further education and training |
Tel : +1 506-735-0975 |
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Partenariat local en immigration |
Coordination and support for immigration and integration in Edmundston |
Tel : +1 506-735-0060 |
A clear path, step by step
- Find out about immigration programmes → Welcome to New Brunswick
- Plan your arrival → With the help of the CRNA
- Find housing, register for essential services
- Participate in local life → Cultural activities, volunteering, meetings
- Study and work→ With the support of ONB, CRNA, Work NB, SNB and Édupôle Edmundston
For any questions specific to the city, please write to us at immigration@edmundston.ca
Welcome home.
In Edmundston, integration is a shared human adventure.We believe that a well-integrated citizen is a committed, fulfilled citizen who is proud to be part of the community.
Welcome to your new life. Welcome to Edmundston.
