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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Five Rivers in search of Chief Administrative Officer
The municipality of Five Rivers, Kent County, NB was created on January 1, 2023,through the Province's Municipal Reform. It includes the former Local ServiceDistricts of Harcourt, Weldford and Richibucto Parish, and the Village of Rexton.This new municipality will...
Employment Opportunity: Village of Belledune in search of Clerk-Treasurer
The Village of Belledune is seeking an organized, self-starting, career-oriented professional to join our team as Clerk Treasurer. The Clerk Treasurer position is critical to municipal administrative operations, and covers wide ranging responsibilities. Tasks for the...
Employment Opportunity: Town of Woodstock in search of Director of Financial Services
The Town of Woodstock Director of Financial Services will be a dynamic individual with demonstrated high standard of personal and professional conduct to lead the financial management of the Town of Woodstock. The Director of Financial Services will report directly...
UMNB is hiring! Policy and Research Officer position
The UMNB is on the look out for a Policy and Research Officer to join our growing team. If you enjoy working with policy that affects people, developing solutions, and tackling challenges than this is the job for you. Interested candidates should send their resume and...
Employment Opportunity: Town of Woodstock in search of Water & Sewer Utility Operator
The Town of Woodstock is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Water & Sewer Utility operator to join our Public Works department on a Full-Time basis. Reporting to the Director of Public Works & Utility, this position is Unionized with...
2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
New Brunswick Local Government Elections are Monday, May 11, 2026.
Key Dates:
| Friday, April 10, 2026 | Nominations close (2 p.m.) |
| Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Advance polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | Advance polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) |
| Monday, May 11, 2026 | ELECTION DAY – Final return of special ballots (8 p.m.) |
Additional information if you are interested in running for local government can be found on Elections NB.
MEMBERS
A – Northwest
Campbellton • Edmundston • Grand Falls • Heron Bay • Saint-Quentin
B – Acadie-Chaleur
Bathurst • Belledune
C – Miramichi-Kent
Alnwick • Beaurivage • Champdoré • Doaktown • Five Rivers • Grand Bouctouche • Miramichi • Miramichi River Valley
D – Southeast
Cap Acadie • Dieppe • Fundy Albert • Maple Hills • Memramcook • Moncton • Riverview • Salisbury • Shediac • Strait Shores • Tantramar • Three Rivers
E – Fundy-Southwest
Butternut Valley • Campobello • Eastern Charlotte • Fundy-St. Martins • Fundy Shores • Grand Bay-Westfield • Grand Manan • Hampton • McAdam • Quispamsis • Rothesay • St. Stephen • Saint Andrews • Saint John • Sussex • Valley Waters
F – Capital-Valley
Arcadia • Carleton North • Central York • Fredericton • Fredericton Junction • Hanwell • Hartland • Harvey • Grand Lake • Lakeland Ridges • Nackawic-Millville • Nashwaak • New Maryland • Oromocto • Southern Victoria • Tobique Valley • Woodstock
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PARTNER ARTICLE: What Today’s Workforce Wants–and Why It Matters to Your Business
How a clear, authentic EVP helps you attract and keep the right people. By MC Advisory In today’s climate of inflation, affordability challenges, and remote and hybrid work, employers across Atlantic Canada are facing a new reality. The next generation of workers is...
PRESS RELEASE: Municipalities facing at least $200 Million shortfall in annual funding
September 17, 2024 Fredericton, NB - The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) released an expert report that identifies a funding gap of at least $200 Million per year for local governments in New Brunswick. A recent report was commissioned by UMNB and...
Partnered Article: Fall Home Checklist
The season is changing and besides gearing up for cozy sweaters and pumpkin spiced lattes, there is much to do to get ready for fall. Inside your home Have a qualified technician inspect your home heating system. Clean and replace the furnace filter as needed. A...
PRESS RELEASE: Municipal Associations to Hold Leaders Forum on Priorities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Municipal Associations to Hold Leaders Forum on Priorities. Fredericton, N.B, September 12, 2024 - L’Association Francophone des Municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick (AFMNB) and the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) are pleased to...