Assistant Director - Finance and Services
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Pay Band 7
Permanent position / Open competition
Work Location: Place 2000, Fredericton, NB

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The opportunity:
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is seeking an individual to join the Finance and Services Division as an Assistant Director working in the Fredericton Office.

What you will do:
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Services Branch, the Assistant Director will oversee the management of the Department's budget and accounting unit. The incumbent will be expected to develop, recommend and implement practices and policies to control internal financial services.

The key responsibilities of the position are:

• Preparation of financial documentation required for the annual budget submission.
• Preparation of supporting documentation for Main Estimates and Public Accounts.
• Timely preparation of financial and statistical reports.
• Responsible for overseeing all year end accounting activities

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:

Required Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration (concentration in finance or accounting) or in commerce.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: financial management experience in a medium to large organization, government and/or experience within a public accounting firm.
• A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• 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 the preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Nice to have:

• CPA designation in Canada.
• Written and spoken competence in French.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Client Service Orientation
• Concern for Order
• Developing Others
• Team Leadership

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Principles
• Knowledge of the Department's Fiscal Environment

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

Wage:
Pay Band 7 - $91,832 to $111,124 annually.

Work environment:

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

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.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development, and training.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• One paid volunteer day per year to give back to your community.
• Minimum of 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] by May 14, 2025, indicating competition number 25-2000-004. 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, NB E3B 5H1

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

As per the?Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

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