DIRECTOR OF HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
OPEN COMPETITION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
FREDERICTON
(An alternate work location in New Brunswick may be considered)

The Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Health System Collaboration Division as Director of Health Emergency Management, in Fredericton.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Health System Collaboration, the Director is responsible for leading a team of professionals to oversee the Health Emergency Management program, working collaboratively with regional health emergency management partners and representatives of other functional areas of the health care system to ensure that the necessary emergency management preparedness is undertaken to facilitate an effective and timely response to all health emergencies regardless of cause.

As a Director of Health Emergency Management, you will:

• Evaluate and oversee strategic priorities for the Health Emergency Management Branch;
• Provide leadership, planning and operational day-to-day direction to the Health Emergency Management team;
• Provide emergency response coordination as the Director of the Department's Emergency Operations Centre whenever activation is required;
• Be available to work outside of business hours during a response to an emergency;
• Provide critical advice to the Department of Health's senior management, Minister, and the Government;
• Coordinate and oversee the development and maintenance of all components of a provincial-level health emergency management program, including:
  • All-hazard and hazard-specific emergency response plans and protocols.
  • Emergency plan communication, implementation, and monitoring.
  • Health emergency management training and education.
  • Design and delivery of exercises.
  • Emergency response and exercise evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the provincial emergency stockpile management system;
• Oversee and participate as one of the 24/7 on-call departmental duty officers for after-hours emergencies;
• Lead provincial health system level committees and work groups;
• Serve as a liaison and perform outreach functions with various levels of government and other stakeholders;
• Promote best practices and provide professional advice, guidance and support relating to emergency management;
• Maintain positive relationships with a large network of internal and external stakeholders in preparedness and response activities.

Who you are:

• You are a skilled negotiator, creative problem solver and have well-developed influencing and relationship management skills.
• You are comfortable and effective working with senior leaders, external stakeholders, clients and all levels of the organization.
• You are at your best when you are challenged and thrive on getting results.
• You are adept at leading but equally comfortable being part of any team.
• You are recognized for your attention to detail, organization skills, ability to prioritize deliverables and management of multiple initiatives at one time.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Business, Health, Public Administration or another related field.
• Five (5) years of related experience to include experience in emergency management.
• 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 on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensue that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.

Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates who possess the following asset qualifications:

• Experience and/or knowledge specific to the Healthcare sector
• Experience managing staff, projects, and budgets

Candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications, in addition to the essential qualifications, in order to be given further consideration.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies: Check out our competencies here!

• Developing Others
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Organizational Commitment
• Results Orientation
• Team Leadership
• Flexibility

Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
• Project Management

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

Salary: $76,622 to $101,920 per annum (Pay Band 6)

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.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.

How to apply:

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address by June 18, 2025, indicating competition number 35-25-0009. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Health
Human Resources
4th floor, 520 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Telephone: (506) 453-4331
E-Mail: [email protected]

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

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.

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