Public Trustee Services
Financial Trust Officer (Bilingual)
Permanent Full Time
Fredericton
The New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission (NBLASC) is seeking an individual to join Public Trustee Services in Fredericton as a Financial Trust Officer
Who we are
The NBLASC is a team of professionals advocating with compassion. We provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and are a crucial part of a fair and equitable justice system. We are committed to access to justice, and we advocate for our clients' rights.
Public Trustee Services protects the financial and personal interests of adults who need support due to a mental or physical incapacity. Public Trustee services also administers the estates of deceased and missing persons and protects the financial interests of children in certain matters. We take great pride in advocating for all our clients and always act in their best interest, by collaboratively working as a team and with stakeholders.
Responsiveness, Compassion, Accountability, Professionalism, and Excellence: These are our values, and are at the heart of everything we do.
What you will do
Your role is the day-to-day management and administration of the financial affairs of clients and your responsibilities include:
Providing service to clients in all regions of the province in English and French on a daily basis;
Managing clients' assets and liabilities, and income and expenses;
Securing, protecting, and liquidating client assets such as real property, personal property and investments;
Preparing annual income tax and trust returns on behalf of clients;
Working with the Guardianship and Legal teams to facilitate client service;
Working with third party service providers, provincial and federal government agencies, community partners, clients and client family members, to facilitate client service;
Conducting financial reviews of client finances to ensure financial obligations can be met;
Collaborating, developing and maintaining relationships with external and internal stakeholders;
Analyzing reports to assist with the preparation of the Financial Schedules;
Making recommendations to Senior Trust Officer on client related matters.
Who you are
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 (Essential qualifications and skills)
· University Degree in Business Administration or in a related field
· A minimum of four (4) years of related experience
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Written and spoken competence in English and French 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.
Nice to have (Asset qualifications)
Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate:
High proficiency in the area of office technology and MS Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
You possess the following behavioural competencies:
· Analytical Thinking/Judgement;
· Information Seeking;
· Client Service Orientation;
· Relationship/Network building;
· Teamwork and Cooperation.
Wage
$2,140 - 2,993 biweekly - Pay Band 4 - Management and Non-Union Pay Plan
What can NBLASC offer you?
Comprehensive benefits package including various leave provisions and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan
Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training
Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
How to apply
We encourage you to apply by email at [email protected] stating "2024-09 Financial Trust Officer" in your email subject line before May 31, 2024.
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.