One of Canada’s big banks plans to create more than 200 full-time jobs in New Brunswick with funding support from the provincial government.

CIBC will be creating the contact centre positions over the next three years.

Most new employees will be able to work from home.

CIBC will be eligible for a payroll rebate of up to $1.5 million over three years through Opportunities NB, the provincial economic development agency.

“The provincial government is pleased to see CIBC’s continued growth in the province,” said Arlene Dunn, minister responsible for Opportunities NB.

“This expansion aligns with our dedication to attracting meaningful, good-quality employment opportunities in our region.”

“As one of Canada’s leading financial institutions, we are thrilled to be growing our presence and team in New Brunswick,” said Arleen King, CIBC’s senior vice-president of contact centres.

“The addition of these positions will create unique career opportunities for our new team members in this region as we expand further in the province to support our clients across the country. With today’s technology, the vast majority of these new roles can be performed from home anywhere in New Brunswick, allowing us to create jobs and hire talented people, not just in cities but rural areas as well.”