Community Finance Officer
Department of Environment and Local Government
Pay Band 4
Open
Fredericton

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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 Local Government Division is the primary point of contact between GNB and local communities. With a vision of fostering vibrant and sustainable communities, the division provides support and advisory services to local governments and regional service commissions and is responsible for the administration of Rural Districts (RDs). The division consists of two branches: Regional Collaboration and Planning, which includes the Regional Collaboration and Provincial and Community Planning Units; and Community Finance, Local and Rural Governance which includes the Rural Districts, Local Governance, and Community Finance Units.

The Department of Environment and Local Government provides integrated stewardship through planning and management of land use, and waste management issues. It ensures effective enforcement of, and compliance with, environmental legislation and regulations and provides effective consultation and liaison with local governments, regional service commissions and Rural Districts on governance related issues.

What you will do?
As a member of the Community Finance unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for financial matters relating to Local Governments, Rural Districts and Regional Service Commissions.

The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for overseeing and contributing to various accounting functions, producing financial reports, and supporting senior management with accounting matters related to the administration of the Rural Districts, including ensuring the production of quarterly and annual reports in a timely manner.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations relating to requests for the Municipal Capital Borrowing Board (MCBB), including presentations to the Board and the preparation of the board's annual report
• Contribute to the annual local government and rural district budget review and approval process.
• Provide advice and guidance on various financial and accounting matters related to Local Governments, Rural Districts, and Regional Services Commissions.
• Supporting the financial component of the Business Improvement Areas Program
• Supporting branch accounting and reporting requirements
• Supporting any request related to rural district budget and reporting.

Who you are
You are open to new challenges, solution-oriented and able to work within a fast-paced team environment. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team working towards common goals. You are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of New Brunswickers.

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:

Essential qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Commerce or a related degree, with a minimum of four (4) years of related work experience which must include accounting, finance and/or budgeting function, which may include financial policy development and research.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using MS Word, Power Point and Excel.

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.

Asset Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates that possess experience in local governance, and/or a thorough knowledge of municipal finances, structures and administration.

Behavioural competencies

• Client Service Orientation;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Analytical Thinking/Judgment;
• Information Seeking;
• Organizational Commitment;
• Results Orientation;

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Principles
• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications
• Written Communication
• 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.

Wage
Pay Band 4: $2, 216.00 to $3, 099.00 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week

Work environment

• Office location: 20 McGloin (Marysville Place), Fredericton.
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30 (office schedule)
• 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.
• Free Parking and recreational trails. (at Marysville Place)
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community;
• A departmental social committee; and
• A fitness facility (at Marysville Place) for employees at low cost.

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 June 16, 2025, indicating competition number 80-25-001. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Environment and
Local Government
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-2690

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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