New Brunswick seeks IT professionals

New Brunswick employers are looking for data scientists and data engineers to fill shortages of skilled workers in the IT sector.

Data Scientists perform data analysis, interpretation and modeling to solve global business problems. The position requires problem solving skills, high competence and excellent communication skills.

Data Engineers are responsible for implementing tools and codes for data collection, analysis, transformation and storage. They may also analyze and report on data quality and completeness and provide recommendations on data management. Engineers work in teams with data analysts and sometimes with software developers.

Requirements for candidates

• have 1 year of full-time experience in the last 5 years (30 hours or more per week)
• or in the case of part-time employment, have a total of 1,560 hours of experience that have been gained within 24 months;
• have the means to support yourself and your family after you move to Canada.

Only paid work as a data processing specialist, data engineer or in a related profession is taken into account. The amount of money required depends on whether the candidate plans to immigrate through one of the federal programs or the Atlantic Immigration Program.

Filing

Professionals who meet the listed requirements are invited by New Brunswick to apply on the provincial website. The following documents in JPG or PDF format will be required to create a profile:

• valid passport page with photo — obligatory;
• the results of the language test — if available);
• diploma or ECA diploma evaluation report — if available;
• a resume is a must;
• for spouse: passport page with photo and CV — if desired.

The registration form consists of 4 pages. Be careful when completing it because in case of an error you will not be able to return to the previous page. The candidate will be asked to upload the documents listed above and answer the questions regarding:

• of having a profile in the system Express Entry;
• age;
• country of citizenship and residence;
• language skills (according to a language test or personal assessment);
• level of education;
• occupational code according to the National Classifier NOC;
• spousal data;
• of ties with Canada and New Brunswick.

To test your competence, you will also be asked to answer questions directly related to professional activities.

The deadline for applications is June 15, 2021. The New Brunswick Commission will review application forms and contact those who are interested. They will then be able to immigrate through the Atlantic Program or receive a nomination from New Brunswick to immigrate through the federal program.