Success stories

Balancing work and studies, Muzafer took on the role of Preparedness & Mitigation Manager in the Emergency Management sector at GNB. In this position, he plays a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies to enhance the community's preparedness and resilience to emergencies. Muzafer values the supportive team environment and the growth opportunities GNB provides.

Looking ahead, he envisions himself advancing his career with GNB, becoming a subject matter expert in his field, leading innovative government projects, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

At GNB, we are excited to welcome newcomers in the organization and we acknowledge the unique skills and expertise from diverse talents across the globe! GNB is lucky to be part of Muzafer’s journey here in Canada and his contributions in the Emergency Management sector solidifies the positive impact of our initiatives in supporting newcomers and fostering a diverse and dynamic workforce.

In 2022, Svitlana’s life took a dramatic turn due to the conflict in Ukraine, leading her to New Brunswick. Despite all the challenges she faced, she remained positive and eager to integrate to her new surroundings. Seeking opportunities in civil service, Svitlana registered with GNB Mosaik. Shortly after, she embarked on her journey as a GNB employee, initially joining the Finance and Treasury Board in an administrative role, and transitioning to Service New Brunswick’s Property Assessment Service. In her current role, she digitizes a variety of documents, from record books to maps, making archival information more accessible to the public.

Dedicated to continuous learning, she plans to enhance her language skills by learning French, recognizing its importance in New Brunswick. Over the next 3-5 years, Svitlana envisions herself advancing her career within GNB, making valuable contributions to her workplace and community. When asked how she feels with her current role, Svitlana happily says “It’s been wonderful as I’ve found myself in a welcoming environment surrounded by amazing coworkers always ready to lend a helping hand.

GNB actively seeks exceptional talents like Svitlana, who are committed to making a difference in the lives of New Brunswickers . We are privileged to have her as part of the organization, and stories like hers inspire and reinforce GNB's commitment to embracing talented newcomers and fostering a more diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

GNB Mosaik is an employment pathway for newcomers seeking meaningful employment opportunities within the Government of New Brunswick. At GNB, we make it easy for every New Brunswicker to Choose GNB!

Christvit's journey began with the challenge of securing part-time employment to support her studies and cover her daily expenses. With a packed academic schedule and financial pressures looming, finding suitable work hours became a puzzle. Despite these challenges, Christvit's determination led her to join the Future GNB program as an intern in a human resources-related role. This opportunity laid the foundation for her future achievements, ultimately leading to her current role as an HR Recruitment Coordinator for Equal Employment Opportunity Program at GNB.

Navigating through the strict limitations of weekly working hours and managing financial pressures, including the rising cost of education and daily expenses, required thorough planning and dedication. Yet, with her youthful energy, Christvit tackled these challenges head-on.

Christvit pursued a Baccalaureate in Political Science and a minor in foreign languages at the University of Moncton. However, due to financial constraints, she was unable to complete her degree. Undeterred, she enrolled at Collège Communautaire du Nouveau Brunswick (CCNB) and obtained a Diploma in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources. Despite the setback, Christvit remains committed to finishing her university program in the future.

Her daily routine was a whirlwind of daytime classes, evening work shifts, and late-night study sessions. In addition to her studies, she pursued other passions, such as completing CPR Level C First Aid certification by the Red Cross and computer training.

Throughout her journey, Christvit received essential support from her family, teachers, mentors, and friends, who offered valuable advice on skills development, resume building, and life experiences.

Despite facing numerous challenges, Christvit's vibrant personality and unwavering determination propelled her to success. Her story serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration, highlighting the potential for growth and achievement in the face of adversity.

As Christvit Djimoudi's remarkable journey showcases the spirit of youth, it serves as a reminder that with determination, resilience, and a supportive network, individuals can conquer challenges, pursue their dreams, and create bright futures. Her story is a testament to the values of inclusivity and unwavering determination that shine brightly at GNB, inspiring others to embrace their paths with courage and determination.

For those inspired by Christvit's journey and looking to embark on their own path to success, we invite you to register with Future GNB or follow our social media channels for more updates and opportunities. Join us in celebrating resilience, determination, and the pursuit of excellence!

Upon their arrival, Michael quickly immersed himself in the Canadian landscape. He wasted no time, enrolling in the Intermediate Accounting I course at NBCC to familiarize himself with Canada's tax and accounting system. He also registered with GNB Mosaik, an initiative that supports newcomers pursuing a career in public service.

Michael’s proactive approach paid off when his resume caught the attention of the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development (DNRED) and the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Fisheries (DAAF). Following a successful interview, Michael accepted a job offer, and began his journey as a Telecommunications Officer in May 2023. In his role, he manages landlines and cell services for over 600 users across the two departments. Michael also reviews billing and handles financial and administrative tasks, including preparing invoices, journal entries and reports.

Determined to contribute and grow within GNB, Michael is eager to learn and to gain more experience. He also recognizes the importance of bilingualism in New Brunswick and is seeking to learn French to further contribute to our community. Michael’s dedication represents the civil service values.

GNB is fortunate to be part of Michael’s Canadian dream. His success at DNRED/DAAF highlights the positive impact of GNB’s initiatives in supporting newcomers and fostering a diverse and dynamic workforce.

GNB Mosaik is an employment pathway for newcomers seeking meaningful employment opportunities within the Government of New Brunswick. At GNB, we make it easy for every New Brunswicker to Choose GNB.

Navigating the job market in a foreign country can be an overwhelming experience, and Emmanuel found it challenging to understand the Canadian system. He was uncertain about where to ask for support.

Emmanuel found strength in asking questions. His wife and her family were pillars of support, offering encouragement and emotional strength throughout his journey. The MCAF played a crucial role in his language development. Emmanuel also received guidance from consultants at GNB Mosaik.

Emmanuel's story is an example of how determination, support from loved ones, and the assistance of organizations can transform obstacles into opportunities. His journey from a call center job to EECD is a testament to the welcoming and inclusive environment that GNB has created for newcomers like Emmanuel.

GNB is committed to inclusivity and to supporting newcomers like Emmanuel achieve their career goals.

Every newcomer brings a unique narrative of resilience, determination, and success to their adopted homeland, contributing to the rich tapestry of New Brunswick's cultural diversity.

Tejash's job search was not without its difficulties. As a newcomer to Canada, he lacked references, making it more challenging to secure a good job. He applied to many positions but faced setbacks as he aimed for a field job, similar to his previous role in India. However, his perseverance paid off when he received a positive response from an employer, although it wasn't the ideal long-term position he had envisioned.

Tejash's fortunes changed when he got an interview opportunity through the GNB Mosaїk team. After a month, he received the exciting news that he had been selected for a position at the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Together, the GNB Mosaїk and DTI team played a crucial role in connecting Tejash with this opportunity, providing insights into the company culture, interview process, and even aiding with finding accommodations. Tetiana Deorditsa and Renee Morency-Cormier from DTI stood out for their professionalism, warmth, and enthusiasm, leaving an impression on Tejash. But more importantly, GNB is extremely grateful that Tejash has chosen GNB as his place of work – bring with him years of experience and expertise.

Finding a job that aligned with Tejash's values, interests, and long-term career aspirations proved to be the most challenging aspect. It required extensive research, self-reflection, and the courage to turn down offers that didn't resonate with his goals. Tejash emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and professional development, attending workshops, taking online courses, and earning certifications to enhance his skills and show his commitment to growth.

Tejash shares valuable advice for job seekers, emphasizing the significance of going beyond academic qualifications. He encourages individuals to invest time in continuous learning and skill development beyond graduation, as it enhances both resumes and character. Furthermore, he believes that consistency and perseverance are key to job search success. Tejash's dedication to self-improvement and his unwavering pursuit of opportunities played a crucial role in his achievements.

Tejash Maurya's story is a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and continuous learning. Through his job search journey, he met obstacles but ultimately secured a position at the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Tejash's experience highlights the importance of aligning career goals with personal values and investing in ongoing development. His success serves as an inspiration to job seekers, reminding them to stay committed, embrace learning opportunities, and never give up on their dreams.

By showcasing Tejash Maurya's story of professional success, we celebrate the achievements of individuals who overcome challenges and find fulfillment in their chosen careers, while recognizing the vital role played by organizations like GNB Mosaїk in empowering newcomers and refugees to reach their full potential in the workforce. Thank you Tejash for choosing GNB!!

“I am very grateful to all Canadians who helped us to restore our believe in goodness when this war came to Ukraine,” Nataliia says. “It is very important for Ukrainians to feel that support in such cruel times.”

Nataliia is excited about the opportunity to use her LL.M. (Master of Laws) and communication and legal skills to work at GNB and serve the lives of New Brunswickers in different ways.

Nataliia thanks her friends Jade, Alex and Christine. These people showed her incredible Canadian hospitality, they invited her family to their home, taught her kids their first Canadian song, and became her friends forever.

Thanks to the GNB Mosaik Team’s support Nataliia was happy to receive a job offer. To her mind all process of being hired by GNB Mosaik Team was smooth and went well and Nataliia’s advice for all is to be sincere, believe in yourself and be patient.

When we asked Nataliia, what was challenging, she said, “For me – nothing in job search matters was challenging. Challenging is to live in Ukraine under the missiles especially with children.”

“My family provides me with moral support and, by their example, inspires me to continue to have an active social life in New Brunswick. But the real help in my job search came from GNB. Rebecca McSheffery, from Finance and Treasury Board, reviewed my resume, contacted me, conducted several interviews, and offered me a job at Social Development. I met interesting intelligent people in Moncton. The level of professionalism and sincere interest that Rebecca has, I have rarely encountered in my life!"

After arriving in New Brunswick with her family, Tetiana immediately began looking for work. She found job search sites, sent out resumes, went to interviews with employers and made connections online. With a background in medicine and private business management, Tetiana was keen to find a job in Canada related to these sectors.  

"The biggest challenge was finding a job related to these fields that I could perform without a high level of English,” she says. “Perseverance and patience help with anything, especially employment. You have to look for interesting offers from different sources, send out resumes and do not stop until you find a reasonable job. In order to raise qualifications and engage in working environment, I would advise taking local specialist training."

Now Tetiana studies English and meets people every day to practice it and rejoices at the opportunity to be part of the professional and friendly team at Social Development!

“I will never forget this moment,” Olena says. “This job opened new opportunities for me and my family! I can share my skills and experience with the GNB team now. For Ukrainians like me, it is especially important to receive such lucky chance and sound advice.”

Olena gives special thanks to Rebecca McSheffery and Mariia Shkurat for their help in bringing her family, including her mother, her son, and a large grey cat, to Fredericton.

With the cat, it was a separate big story of the trip to Canada, because he lives by his own rules, but he is native.

It was a challenging time to change their lives completely (new country, new life, new school for her son, new city, new food, etc.), but they were happy to be safe and meet nice people here.

“The GNB Mosaїk Team, Department of Health, MCAF (Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc) helped a lot,” she says. “My family and I are very appreciative of your help and support. I would like to say a big thank you to the whole GNB Mosaїk team for their support of my family and Ukrainians during this difficult time. For me, the process of getting a Canadian job went well, Canadians are open and kind, give advice, it is an awesome culture. My tip for newcomers is not to be afraid to send a CV and search for Canadian job before flying here – it will make the move here easier. The most important is learning English or French; it helps in your communication and work.”

The GNB Mosaїk team wishes peace and prosperity to the Pavlenko Family!

The priority for the family was to find work in Fredericton. "I started my job search from Morocco 2 months before arriving in Canada, I was targeting 2 sectors: education and government. The challenge was to get an offer while being outside of Canada," Mounia said.

"My job search started before I left my home country and I sought advice from professionals on how to adapt to the Canadian business culture. I was always confident in my potential, and I had the right support to find a job quickly. As a French speaker and English is my third language, it was a real challenge to communicate with potential employers in English. Fortunately, the New Brunswick government offered me the opportunity to be interviewed in the language of my choice (French or English) and to improve my English skills.

After arriving in Canada, the Bellil family have started their New Brunswick chapter and now want to share the secrets of their success in finding meaningful employment abroad. Mounia and Nizar advise: Prepare a resume which is clear, detailed and showcases your unique skillset. Share your immigration knowledge with recruiters and your status in Canada, because not all recruiters know the ins and outs of the complex immigration system and the criteria to be eligible to work. Have confidence and show up as your authentic self. Celebrate and showcase your culture, your languages, your ideas, and perspectives. Most importantly, don’t let fear of failure stop you from taking on the challenges that will arise in your job seeking journey. Recognize that the lessons learned from those failures are what will prepare you for a successful future.

Mounia and Nizar quickly were offered positions in the Government of New Brunswick that matched their interest, education, expertise and work experience. "It's very nice — being outside of our native country, to feel like a part of the community. In particular, the principles of unity and equality we see modeled by New Brunswickers every day made us feel welcomed and we’ve settled into this new community with ease and excitement for the future.

A special thanks to: "The HR department who took the initiative to present my application and my Assistant Deputy Minister who accepted me in his team even before I arrived in Canada," Mounia said.

"A big thank you to my little family who was always there to support me and also to the people at GNB who have been a great support during and after my job search," Nizar said.

The GNB Mosaїk team wishes peace and prosperity to the BELLIL Family!

One day war knocked on the door, and it was unexpected to meet it face to face.

Canada is one of the first countries opening its arms for Ukrainians, helping with military supplies and hospitality. It was difficult for Yuliia to make the decision to move to another country, especially when she was forced to leave everything she loved.

Thanks to the GNB Mosaїk Team’s support, Yuliia received the email from GNB Mosaїk inviting her for an interview. Since then she has been working as the laboratory analyst at the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries with an incredible team. Here she met another world – the truly fascinating world of bacteria.

“Someday, I would love to continue working as an anesthesiologist, but now I’m happy to learn and gain as much experience as possible from this work,” Yuliia says.

Yuliia thanks Rebecca McSheffery, Mariia Shkurat and Neil Jacobson, as well as the department, the lab team, and the whole GNB Mosaїk Team for their help and support.

Yuliia is responsible, punctual, and sociable. She has joined the GNB team with a pure heart. She learns quickly, so she can continue to fulfil her new duties well in Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries.

Yuliia sees her future here in New Brunswick.

"Searching for a job for a newcomer is tricky. Despite having more than 25 years of international experience in the civil engineering field, it was difficult to find a good position,” he says. “Either I was overqualified or lacked Canadian Experience. Finding the right employer was difficult. Lack of ‘Canadian experience’ is a real challenge. Getting the license as a civil engineer, getting an expert advice in job search for my qualification and experience was challenging.”

Raju Kurian has degrees related to civil engineering and construction management. He has experience working in international, multicultural organizations, and leading and motivating high-performance teams.

“Working NB and MCAF (Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc) helped a lot,” Raju says. “I am very appreciative of their help and support. GNB Mosaïk’s help was particularly useful as it connected me with my current employer. What I would suggest to all is to persist with the job search and if the field requires a license to apply at the earliest opportunity. Connecting with organizations like GNB Mosaïk is very important as they are professionals who can give invaluable guidance and support.”

The GNB Mosaїk team wishes peace and prosperity to Raju Kurian!

"The job search was a bit tedious as a new immigrant,” Sophia says. “I sent out my CVs everywhere. I applied every day. I got a few interviews, but it was not what I wanted coming in as a Mathematics teacher for over nine years. The most challenging thing was working in my field, I had to get a license. In the meantime, I was also building my skills by doing courses in data analytics.

“GNB Mosaїk made my job search easy,” she says. “I got interviewed with EECD [while I was] still in education and in my new role I get to practice some data analytics jobs. I like the new experience. I am glad to be part of the family. Everyone here is welcoming.”

Despite the challenges, Sophia is excelling in her new career. She has an unmatched ability to explain complex mathematical theories in an easy to understand manner. She also has a talent for resolving customer inquiries and building strong customer relationships that encourage brand loyalty and increase customer relationships.

Sophia Maxwell has joined the GNB Team with a pure heart. She learns quickly, so she can continue to fulfil her new duties.

Sophia sees her future here in New Brunswick.

Before the war in Ukraine, she worked for almost a year in her specialty at the Kyiv Medical University. She lost her mother, and her father and brothers are defending Ukraine. Her younger brother stayed with relatives in Poland.

From the first days after her arrival in Canada, the GNB Mosaїk Team started getting to know her and offered her a job in her field. Natalia could not believe her luck!

And even more, the GNB Mosaїk Team took care of housing, free language learning opportunities, an interpreter, along with many learning and networking opportunities.

Only here, in the friendly atmosphere created for her by the GNB Mosaїk Team, she was able to start her journey towards recovery from the horrors of war.

Nataliia says: "Every work requires inspiration and creativity, and only in a calm state can people be creative. Thanks to Rebecca and the whole GNB Mosaїk Team I can start my new life here in New Brunswick!”

Despite the tragedies she has encountered, Nataliia is excelling in her new career as a confident PC user. She knows many computer programs, keeps records of the company, creates timely documents, maintains an archive of documents, and keeps accurate employee files.

Nataliia is responsible, punctual, and sociable. She has joined the GNB Team with a pure heart. She learns quickly, so she can continue to fulfil her new duties well in Records and Information Management Section.

Nataliia sees her future here in New Brunswick.

We have many fears during the war. For some people, fear paralyzes them, and for others it spurs them to action. The war forced Oleg to swing into action for his son and himself. They received a lot of help settling into their new community thanks to Mosaïk. His management and colleagues have been very welcoming and kind, sometimes even looking after his son. Oleg’s son misses his mother very much but his is very happy to spend time with new friends in school. Two weeks ago, Oleg started working at DTI. Oleg is working on improving his English.

“Saint John is a nice quiet city, and close to the ocean,” he says. “Saint John, of course, drew us in with her friendliness, attentive people and comfort. New Brunswick is an interesting province for kids and family trips. Canadians are very kind people, always willing to help. My son is very excited about school, he likes it here. The most important thing to me is that my son like it here, and he lives in a quiet and safe place, enjoying a care-free childhood.”

The GNB Mosaїk team wish peace and prosperity to the Valko Family.