Project Professionals

Department of Health

Inventory

Open Competition

Fredericton

(An alternate work location in New Brunswick may be considered)

The Department of Health is looking to create an inventory of Project Managers (PMs), Change Management Professionals (CMs), and Lean Six Sigma Professionals (Black Belts) for current and future, temporary and permanent opportunities within the Department.

All positions will:

• Work closely with subject matter experts such as project managers, change management specialists, Black Belts, business analysts, senior leaders and project teams.
• Identify, enhance and sustain improved business processes, organizational performance and services;
• Lead and support departmental and health system projects;
• Produce projects' progress reports, engage, and communicate with various stakeholder groups;
• Create/track projects' KPIs and monitor benefits realization throughout each project;
• Provide coaching to project teams and leaders involved in each project;
• Collaborate with other professionals in your field to advance projects.

Specifically, each role will also include:

Change Management

• Create and implement change management strategies and plans for projects.
• Facilitate the change through collaboration with stakeholders.
• Work with individuals to facilitate adoption of the changes necessary to drive the desired outcomes.

Project Management

• Oversee all elements of the project life cycle.
• Make recommendations to project owners on actions required to remove barriers.

Process Improvement

• Help drive a culture of continuous improvement through leading and facilitating process improvement initiatives using the Lean Six Sigma methodology.
• Performance measurement - support process owners and project champions to define and monitor performance outcomes and measures.

Who you are:

• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You are comfortable and effective working with Executives, external stakeholders, clients and all levels of the organization.
• You are at your best when you are challenged and thrive on getting results.
• You are recognized for your attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to prioritize deliverables.
• You are effective in working collaboratively with colleagues and clients.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Six (6) years of related experience.
• Experience working in changing and/or project-driven environments, leading and/or supporting projects.
• Lean Six Sigma Professional positions require a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Some positions require written and spoken competence in French and English. Others will require written and spoken competence in English only. Please state your language capability on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your résumé.

Please identify which role you are applying to and/or if you would like to apply to all available positions within your application.

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.

Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates that possess one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Change Management training or certification
• Project management training or certification
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies, problem solving and change management
• Experience with quality/process improvement
• Experience with analytics/KPIs

Subject to the response of this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications, in addition to the essential qualifications, in order to be given further consideration.

• Oversee all elements of the project life cycle.
• Make recommendations to project owners on actions required to remove barriers.

The following operational requirement is also required:

• Some positions will require travel throughout the province as per project's needs. For these positions, candidates must possess a valid driver's license.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Change Leadership
• Analytical Thinking / Judgment
• Impact and Influence
• Relationship & Network Building
• Results Orientation

Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Ability to use Office Technology, Software and Applications
• Effective communications
• Facilitator experience and experience leading workshops
• Planning and Organizational skills

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

Salary: $73,996 to $98,436 per annum (Pay Band 6)

What can GNB offer you:

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.

How to apply:

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address by May 17, 2024 indicating competition number 35-24-0001. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Health

Human Resources

4th floor, 520 King Street

Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8

Telephone: (506) 453-4331

E-Mail: [email protected]

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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