Permanent
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 who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.
The mission for New Brunswick public schools is to have each student develop the attributes needed to be a lifelong learner, to achieve personal fulfillment and to contribute to a productive, just and democratic society.
What you will do:
Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Policy Analyst will:
Identify and address Policy issues as well as develop new policies and provide policy analysis and advice.
Research issues, make presentations, participate in the development of written proposals, cabinet submissions, reports, briefing notes, and strategic plans.
Work in close cooperation with staff, branches and departments, as well as with both the anglophone and francophone school districts of the province.
Be a knowledge expert in Kindergarten-grade 12 and early childhood policy and legislative issues.
Develop responses to requests from the public, school districts, other jurisdictions and stakeholders.
Liaise with other jurisdictions, consult with stakeholders and represent the Department on inter-departmental committees.
Contribute to coordinating the activities of the Legislative Assembly.
Work environment:
Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton
Office layout: cubicles
Standard hours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:15-4:30
We promote a scent-reduced environment
Who you are:
You are an enthusiastic team player. You can work well alone or in a team setting. You are resourceful, innovative and can problem solve creatively. You have strong interpersonal skills and are able to effectively communicate with others.
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:
Need to have:
A university degree in Arts, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Law or a related field, and a minimum or four (4) years of related work.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
This position will require written and spoken competence in English and French. Please state your language capability on your application.
Nice to Have:
Knowledge of Education Act and Early Childhood Services Act
Experience in legal analysis
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.
Wage:
$1,928 – $2,695 Biweekly (PB 4)
What can GNB offer you?
Comprehensive benefits package and 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.
1.25 days/month of paid vacation
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 [email protected] by May 6, 2021 indicating competition number 21-2000-002. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Department of Education and
Early Childhood Development
Human Resources Services
Place 2000, 250 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 1 506 444-4914
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.
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