We found 53 driver, ready-mix truck jobs in New Brunswick on Job Bank. The job postings found are for all Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300).
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According to the vice-president of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, the trucking industry is facing one of its worst recessions in over 50 years. The recession is caused by increasing prices and changing consumer habits since the pandemic, which has led to lower demand for Atlantic carriers.
Although Canada’s labour market varies, industries most in demand include health care and social assistance, accommodations and food, retail trade, professional, scientific or technical services, and construction. Sales and service has the most vacancies.
Dieppe announced that it reached an agreement to expand its industrial park by 2 million square feet. The agreement, valued at $125M, is between Expansion Dieppe, an economic development agency, and Montoni, a real estate group. In a statement, Montoni said that the project will generate nearly 500 local jobs.
Moncton-based Food Depot Alimentaire has once again been awarded the contract to facilitate the New Brunswick school food program for the 2024-25 school year. No details were released, but last year’s contract was worth $2M and supported 135 schools.
The union representing over 2,200 N.B. government employees announced that 84% of its members have voted to strike after 20 months of negotiating. Wages are a key issue for staff including labourers, mechanics, drivers, artisans, and ferry operators.
Burgess Transportation Services says it will continue its operations from a temporary location after a fire destroyed its head office and repair garage in Petitcodiac. No layoffs are expected for its staff of 60 to 65 people and plans to rebuild next year.
