Counselling and Career Services

NBCC recognizes that our students are managing academic, financial, career and family challenges amid the current global situation. Our counselling and career services provide a multi-faceted stepped care approach, offering students options to receive support in a variety of ways. From individual counselling sessions by phone, text or video chat, to self-directed online resources and NBCC’s Mental Wellbeing App, students have choices to take charge of improving their directions and wellbeing. Our counsellors will provide short-term counselling and link you to appropriate supports and services. Reach out today – we look forward to working with you!

Counselling and Career Services Team

CURRENT STUDENTS: Find your program below, and click BOOK NOW to schedule a call, email or video appointment.  Or contact a member of Counselling and Career Services directly: 

Arts, Community and Protective Services

Program Contact Name Contact
Alternative Pathways
Animation and Graphics
Child and Youth Care
Early Childhood Education
Educational Assistant
Electronic Game Development
Graphic and Communications Design
Human Services
Justice Studies: Corrections
Justice Studies: Police Foundations		 Joanne Plaxton (506) 778-6008
Joanne.plaxton@nbcc.ca

Business, Hospitality and Tourism

Program Contact Name Contact
Accounting and Payroll Administration
Administrative Professional
Administrative Professional: Executive
Administrative Professional: French Second Language Training
Administrative Professional: Health Services
Business Administration: Accounting
Business Administration: Financial Management
Business Administration: Insurance and Risk Management
Business Administration: Management
Business Administration: Marketing
Cook
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts Management
Hotel and Restaurant Management
Hotel and Restaurant Operations
Human Resources Management
International Business Management
International Travel and Tourism 		Renelle Girouard (506) 875-8439
Renelle.girouard@nbcc.ca

Engineering Technologies

Program Contact Name Contact
Building Engineering Technology: Architectural
Building Engineering Technology: Building Systems
Building Engineering Technology: Construction Management
Building Engineering Technology: Structural
Civil Engineering Technology: Highway and Municipal
Chemical Technology
Civil Technician
Electrical Engineering Technology
Electronics Engineering Technology
Energy Systems Technology
Industrial Control Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Power Engineering Technology
Process Control Technician 		Kris Trotter (506) 658-6789
Kris.trotter@nbcc.ca

Health and Wellness

Program Contact Name Contact
Pharmacy Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Respiratory Therapy 		Janet Daigle (506) 856-2222
Janet.daigle@nbcc.ca
Personal Support Worker
Practical Nurse

 Kevin Culberson (506) 444-3495
Kevin.culberson@nbcc.ca

Information Technology and Natural Resources

Program Contact Name Contact
Environmental Technology
IT: Business Analysis
IT: Gaming Experience Development
IT: Programmer Analyst
IT: Web and Mobile Application
IT: Cybersecurity
IT: Data Analytics
IT: Network Administration
IT: Network Support
IT: Quality Assurance Testing 		Kris Trotter (506) 658-6789
Kris.Trotter@nbcc.ca 

Trades

Program Contact Name Contact
Agricultural Equipment Repair
Autobody and Collision Technician
Automotive Service Technician
Automotive Technology
CNC Machining
Heavy Equipment Service Technician
Industrial Mechanics
Machinist
Marine Diesel Mechanics
Mechanical Technician
Motorcycle Repair
Steel Fabrication
Truck and Transport Service Technician
Welding
Welding and Metal Fabrication
Welding Technology 		Andrea Reid (506) 325-4368
andrea.reid@nbcc.ca
Bricklaying
Carpentry
Electrical: Construction
Electrical: Industrial
HVAC Sheet Metal Fabrication
Plumbing
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Steamfitter/Pipefitter		 Andrea Reid (506) 325-4368
andrea.reid@nbcc.ca

Mindwell U
Mindfulness has been shown to significantly reduce feelings of fear and anxiety, increase resilience and improve well-being, performance and optimism. This easy to navigate, bilingual on-line resource is dedicated to teaching the skill of mindfulness in action. Sign up for the MINDFULNESS CHALLENGE today at app.mindwellu.com/newbrunswick

keep.me.SAFE Program
Students can access telephone and chat support, as well as a number of self-help resources. Download the my SSP app or call 1 844 451 9700. View more information.

Wellbeing App

NBCC developed a mental wellbeing app that connects students to trusted information about mental health and wellbeing. This app provides access to resources available through NBCC and in your community; as well as other online tools for healthy practice.

What’s Next? Career Counselling Services for All

Especially now, it is easy to feel confused when it comes to determining the right career path for you. If you are…

  • Unsure what your next step is
  • Looking for a career change
  • Unsure if you are in the right program
  • A newcomer to New Brunswick
  • Uncertain how to complete a program you started previously
  • Living in a rural or remote area and wondering what your options are
  • The first in your family to go beyond high school

…we are here to help any New Brunswickers gain skills and confidence to navigate their career path.

GENERAL PUBLIC:  For career counselling please email a member of Counselling and Career Services Counsellors listed above.