Skills Canada is a national non-profit organization devoted to the promotion of careers in skilled trades and technology to youth across the country. The organization has offices in each province and territory, working to further its mission from coast to coast.
To meet current industry and educational needs across the province, Skills Canada New Brunswick was established in 1998 to develop much-needed programming working to engage youth in activities that encourage the exploration of opportunities in skilled trades and technology.
SCNB coordinates events that engage students of all ages from elementary through to post-secondary.
Our Vision
Safety Safety comes first.
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Excellence Embrace the highest standards.
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Commitment Passionately involved and dedicated to the cause, willing to go beyond what’s expected.
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Accountability Transparent and trustworthy.
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Fairness Treat others as we wish to be treated.
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Integrity Beyond reproach.
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Camaraderie Enjoy and celebrate the best in each other.
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Diversity Inclusive in everything we do.
Mission Statement
Our mission at Skills Canada New Brunswick is to encourage and support a coordinated Canadian approach to promoting skilled trades and technologies to youth.
Our Staff
Courtney Donovan
Executive Director
(506) 476-1264
courtneyd@skillscanada.com
Skylar Bemrose
Marketing & Events Coordinator
(506) 377-6353
skylarb@skillscanada.com
Arnell McDonald
Executive Assistant, Office Manager
(506) 377-4343
arnellmcd@skillscanada.com
Board of Directors
Jessica MacDonald
President
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John Landry
Past President
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Calvin Getchell
Vice President
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Christina Taylor
Treasurer
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Barbara LaPointe
Director
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Alain Gauvin
Director
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Justin Beaulieu
Director
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Derek Ermen
Director
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Jim Landry
Director
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Andrew MacDonald
Director
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Craig Hamilton
Director​
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Marco Thibeault
Director
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Jason Hamilton
Director
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Mario LeBlanc
Director
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Brian Melanson
Director
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