Adjudicator
Justice and Public Safety
10-year term (with the possibility of renewal)
Open Competition
Edmundston, Moncton and Saint John regions

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 Department of Justice and Public Safety is dedicated to the rule of law, the promotion of the public interest, and the impartial administration of justice and works to improve the safety, security and resiliency of communities and citizens.

Adjudicators play a vital role in supporting an efficient and impartial justice system in New Brunswick. They are responsible for conducting hearings and issuing interim orders related to child protection, family law, intimate partner violence and other matters. Where appropriate, adjudicators work to promote case resolution using a non-adversarial, collaborative approach.

What you will do

The terms of your appointment may include one or more of the following responsibilities based on your areas of expertise:

• Conducting child protection hearings under the Child and Youth Well-Being Act as well as adult protection hearings under the Family Services Act. You would conduct interim hearings and case conferences and issue interim orders on procedural matters.
• Conducting Intimate Partner Violence Emergency Intervention Order hearings. Applications are made on an ex parte basis, and are heard between 8:30am to 4:30pm, seven days a week. These hearings are generally held remotely and require a swift determination period to ensure the safety of the applicant. Other duties include the coordination of service of the order and notification of partner agencies.
• Issuing interim orders and holding case conference hearings and related to the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act, under Rule 81 of New Brunswick's Rules of Court.
• Adjudicating hearings related to the Small Claims Act. These hearings are held across the province's eight judicial districts and therefore travel may be required.

Work environment

• Office locations: Edmundston, Moncton and Saint John (other northern locations may be considered)
• Work outside regular office hours may be required
• Travel may be required
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements are available

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:

Behavioural competencies

• Team leadership;
• Effective interactive communication;
• Analytical thinking/judgment;
• Impact and influence; and
• Information seeking.

Technical competencies

• Knowledge of relevant laws, judicial process, procedures and legal precedents; and
• Ability to use Microsoft Office technology and software.

Need to have

• A university degree in Law;
• A minimum of 10 years of membership in good standing at any Canadian Bar as well as a minimum of 10 years of related progressive legal experience;
• A good working knowledge of family law, a broad knowledge of the New Brunswick Rules of Court and familiarity with intimatepartner violence abuse protocols.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of New Brunswick.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal history clearance and security clearance check.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.

You must demonstrate on your application how you have acquired the education and experience for this position. Your r?sum? should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Preference may be given to candidates that have completed accredited training in interest-based negotiation and/or mediation.

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

Wage
$158,808 to $190,190 annually

What can GNB offer you?

• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training;
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services;
• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan;
• 1.25 days/month of paid vacation;
• One paid volunteer day per year to give back to your community.
  

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 of [email protected] by June 10, 2025 indicating competition number R78-2025-0364.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Justice and Public Safety
Human Resources Branch
Marysville Place ? 20 McGloin Street, 3rd floor
Fredericton, NB E3A 5T8
(506) 453-2719

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

We are an Equal Opportunity employer, 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.

The New Brunswick Public Service: improving the lives of New Brunswickers every day!
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