ASSISTANT DEPUTY MINISTER
(PAY BAND 10)

ENVIRONMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

PERMANENT

In-Service

CENTRAL OFFICE, FREDERICTON

Who we are

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Environment and Local Government (ELG) is seeking a dynamic and accomplished leader to join the leadership team as the Corporate Services and Community Funding Division Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM).

The Corporate Services and Community Funding Division provides departmental corporate services including finance and administration, human resource management, information management, performance excellence, legal affairs and administers community funding programs. 

What you will do

As ADM of the Corporate Services and Community Funding Division, you will report to the Deputy Ministers of Local Government and Local Governance Reform and Environment and Climate Change. You will be responsible to lead, oversee and manage the mandate of your respective division in advancing the Government of New Brunswick's vision and direction.  

The ADM of Corporate Services and Community Funding is a member of the ELG Executive Management Committee and leads oversees and reports on the activities of the following six branches: the Corporate Finance and Administration Branch which is responsible for accounting, budget preparation, payments and revenues as well as coordination of the department's administrative needs; the Human Resources Branch which provides advice and support to the department through staffing, planning, performance management, as well as providing motivation and coaching support to management staff, the Information Management Services Branch which is responsible for strategic information technology planning, support and management as well as Graphical Information Systems (GIS) and records management services; the Performance Excellence Process Branch which leads the adoption of GNB's Formal Management System including ELG's annual strategy development process and facilitates various improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma practices; the Legal Affairs Branch which provides departmental and program delivery advisory support in the form of legislative research, interpretation and application; and the Community Funding Branch which is responsible for the administration the Department's funding programs such as the Environmental Trust Fund and infrastructure programs like the Gas Tax Fund, the Small Communities Fund and the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.  

The ADM provides strategic advice and direction to the Deputy Ministers and Ministers of DELG, members of Executive Council, and senior leaders in other government departments related to the mandate of the Division. This advice informs the development of legislation, policy and programs, influences strategic

relationships with critical stakeholders, and informs engagement with other government departments on all matters related to the Division.

Work environment

• Office location: Marysville Place, 20 McGloin Street, Fredericton 
• Office layout: Office with surrounding open cubicles
• Your Team:  Includes a team of professionals who work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve varied objectives  
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30, however work outside of these hours may be required to meet work objectives
• We promote a scent-reduced environment

Who you are

• As ADM, you are committed to upholding and possessing the New Brunswick Public Service Values (Integrity, Respect, Impartiality, Service and Competence)
• You are a strategic leader with superior analytical and interpersonal skills.
• You have the ability to establish excellent working relationships with a variety of client and stakeholders.
• You have considerable experience in a government or large corporate setting.
• You have knowledge of New Brunswick's governmental decision-making and accountability processes, legislative processes as well as inner workings of federal/provincial/territorial/municipal structures.
• You can find innovative solutions to complex problems working in an effective collaborative environment. 
• You strive for results
• You anticipate and plan for the future.
• You align actions to decisions and direction.
• You are concerned for the wellbeing of New Brunswickers. 

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years' with significant experience within a complex, multi-stakeholder and customer/client focused environment, including five years at the senior level with human resource and financial management responsibilities. OR
• Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years' with significant experience within a complex, multi-stakeholder and customer/client focused environment, including five years at the senior level with human resource and financial management responsibilities.
• Extensive knowledge of government operations and the legislative environment.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Nice to Have (their asset qualifications)

• a recognized professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA)

Written and spoken competence in English is required.  Please state your language capability.

• Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
• Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Please ensure that your preferred language of assessment is identified in your resume.

The successful candidate will demonstrate abilities in the following core Behavioural Executive Leadership competencies:

• Strategic Thinking;
• Results Orientation
• Coaching and Team Development;
• Relationship / Network Building;
• Organizational Awareness;
• Organizational Commitment

The successful candidate will possess the following Technical Competencies:

• Financial Management
• Human Resources Management;
• Planning and Organizing skills; and
• Written communication.

Operational requirement: Travel within and occasional outside the province.

Wage
Pay Band 10 - $112,892 - $124,254 annually

The Department of Environment and Local Government Offers:

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, optional health and dental plans, Life Insurance, and participation in the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan;  
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training; 
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community; 
• A departmental social committee; and 
• A fitness facility (at Marysville Place) for employees at low cost.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & Safety.

How to apply
We encourage applicants to apply on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address or by email at HR-RH.ELG-EGL@gnb.ca by June 15, 2021 indicating competition number 80-21-003.  This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.  

Department of Environment and
Local Government
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-2690

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

Let's connect. You belong here.