Program Consultant
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
1-year Contract
OPEN
Fredericton

At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD),
we are dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission.

Check out what it is like to work at the Government of New Brunswick, where we are working together as One Team One GNB to improve the lives of New Brunswickers every day!

The Opportunity:
The Early Childhood Development Division is responsible for overseeing all operational support services for licensed and designated early learning and childcare facilities in New Brunswick. This team is also responsible for overseeing the Canada-New Brunswick, Canada-Wide Early Learning and Childcare Agreement which will support transformative initiatives aimed at building a high-quality, affordable, inclusive and accessible early learning and childcare sector that families can count on and where children receive the necessary services to reach their full potential.

The Role:
Reporting to Director of Operational Support Services, the Program Consultant will be working to ensure quality and effective program delivery within the Early Childhood Operational Support Services Branch.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and revising program policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Designing new and/or revising existing programs.
• Responding to questions and concerns from Operators, Educators, and parents predominantly in French.
• Providing support in the interpretation of program policies, procedures, guidelines and standards as it relates to the delivery of programs and services.
• Monitoring operations compliance with provincial program guidelines, procedures, policies, standards, and regulations.
• Performing validations on reporting, financial payment calculations, track and perform adjustments.

Work environment:

• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton.
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

Who you are:
We are looking for a client-focused, proactive, self-motivated individual who works well contributing to a team environment. Our team thrives on positivity and working in a fast-paced environment. Because this position requires active collaboration with all stakeholders, the incumbent will be comfortable helping parents, educators and operators to better understand the programs and services we offer.

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:

• University degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of related work experience, two (2) of which should be in the early childhood field.
• Demonstrated effective relationship management with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral skills in French.
• 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. Level 3+ (advanced plus) is required for the position. This level is characterized by the ability to speak the language with sufficient ease to participate in formal and informal exchanges in a variety of contexts.

Oral Language Proficiency Scale (gnb.ca)

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:

• Experience with administering grants and subsidies.
• Knowledge of the Early Learning and Childcare Sector.

Behavioural Competencies: Check out our competencies here!

• Analytical Thinking/Judgement
• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Relationship / Network Building
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of the Department's Fiscal Environment
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Written Communication

Wage:
Pay Band 5: $63,700 ¿ $88, 972 annually.

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.
• 1.25 days/month of paid sick leave.

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 online at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address, or by email at [email protected], indicating competition number 24-2000-C05. This competition will remain open until the position is filled. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Human Resource Services
Place 2000, 250 King Street
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1
Telephone: 1-506-259-1908

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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