NEW BRUNSWICK HOUSING CORPORATION
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ENTERPRISE RISK AND AUDIT
(PAY BAND 7)
FREDERICTON
IN‑SERVICE

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic finance professional to join the recently renewed and restructured New Brunswick Housing Corporation (NBHC) as Assistant Director, Enterprise Risk and Audit, in its Central Office in Fredericton.

The NBHC is focused on working with all levels of government, community groups, organizations, and the private sector to identify and maximize housing development opportunities while providing support through a housing strategy to positively impact New Brunswickers.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will lead NBHC's enterprise risk management framework, internal audit function, and contract management framework, and will provide objective assurance, advisory services, and decision support to executive management and the Board of Directors.

Specific duties will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Leading the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of NBHC's enterprise risk management framework, including the corporate risk register;

• Conducting organization‑wide risk assessments and developing controls, mitigation strategies, and contingency plans to address financial, legal, operational, and reputational risks;
• Establishing and leading an internal audit function, including the development of audit methodologies, annual audit plans, audit execution, reporting, and follow‑up;
• Reporting independently to the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on internal audit and risk management matters;
• Leading the development and implementation of a corporation‑wide contract management framework, including financial risk analysis and compliance oversight;
• Reviewing complex contracts and agreements to ensure appropriate financial risk identification, mitigation, and compliance with legislation, policy, and accounting standards;
• Providing expert advice and analysis on business cases, Memorandums to Executive Council (MECs), and strategic initiatives;
• Supporting the preparation of corporate financial statements, audits, and reporting requirements, including those related to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) funding agreements;
• Leading, mentoring, and managing professional and analytical staff and providing guidance across the organization on risk, controls, audit, and contract management matters.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration with a recognized professional accounting designation (Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation)  and a minimum of five (5) years' work experience in risk management, audit, or related fields, including one (1) year of direct supervisory experience in staff management is required OR a Bachelor's degree in business administration or public administration, commerce, accounting, or a related field with a recognized professional accounting designation (Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation), and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, audit, or related fields, including one (1) year of direct supervisory experience in staff management is required.

Subject to the response to this competition, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

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.  Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate experience in the following areas:

• Enterprise risk management frameworks and corporate risk registers;
• Internal audit planning and execution in accordance with professional standards;
• Contract management and financial risk analysis.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following leadership competencies:

• Organizational Awareness
• Relationship Building
• Results Orientation
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Leadership

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Enterprise Risk Management
• Internal Audit and Internal Controls
• Knowledge of Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Principles
• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and Government Policy
• Analytical and Advisory Skills
• Ability to use Office Technology, Software, and Applications

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The following operational requirements are also required:

• Travel throughout the province may be required.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years, including part‑time and full‑time employment.

Salary: $94, 146 - $113,906 annually

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume online or by mail at the following address by June 10, 2026, indicating competition number: R37-2026-27-06.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

New Brunswick Housing Corporation
Human Resource Services
4th Floor, 551 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1E7
Telephone: (506) 462‑5096
E‑mail: HumanResources.sd@gnb.ca

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

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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