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UMNB is hiring an Asset Management Specialist
Work Location: Fredericton NB with remote opportunities Full-Time | 1 year contract with the possibility of an extension Salary Range: $52,000 - $57,000 Job Posting: Asset Management Specialist The Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is a...
Job Posting: Research Support Officer
Work Location: Fredericton NB with remote opportunities 8 week contract through Canada Summer Jobs Hourly Rate: $15.65 Job Posting: Research Support Officer The Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is a bilingual association of sixty local...
Request for Expressions of Interest: Developing an Action Plan to Address Harassment and Intimidation of Municipal Elected Officials and Staff in New Brunswick
June 2025 Issued by: Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) and L’Association Francophone des Municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick (AFMNB) Background and Context: Harassment and intimidation of municipal elected officials and staff have become pressing...
PARTNER ARTICLE: The Politics of Tariffs in Construction
By McInnes Cooper While most construction contracts address taxes and tariffs, the current political climate respecting tariffs can impact both existing contracts and the future of procurement. Here’s how. Existing Contracts Using the CCDC2 2020 as a guide, these...
UMNB is hiring an Indigenous Relations Coordinator !
Work Location: Fredericton NB with remote opportunities Full-Time | 1 year contract Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000 Job Posting: Indigenous Relations Coordinator The Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is a bilingual association of sixty local...
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.
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Partner Article: African Heritage Month Is Not the Work: It’s the Reminder for Municipal Leadership
How to Practice Intentional Inclusion Year-Round By MC Advisory When African Heritage Month ended at the end of February, many organizations, including municipalities and public institutions, shifted their focus to the next priority. The calendar turned, the #BHM...
UMNB is hiring an Indigenous Relations Coordinator!
Work Location: Fredericton NB with remote opportunities Full-Time | 1 year contract (January-December 2026) Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000 Job Posting: Indigenous Relations Coordinator The Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is a bilingual...
Partner Article: Employees’ Secret Recordings of Workplace Meetings: 5 FAQs
By McInnes Cooper In today’s workplace, every employee likely has access to equipment that could be used to secretly record their workplace conversations – including those with their employer. The ease of doing so, either by using their personal smartphone or even...
PRESS RELEASE: UMNB Honours Three Outstanding Municipal Officials at its Annual Conference
October 6, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UMNB Honours Three Outstanding Municipal Officials at its Annual Conference Saint John, N.B - The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) honoured three outstanding individuals during its Annual Conference this weekend....