Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
ASL 3
Permanent
Open competition
Fredericton

Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB!

Who we are:
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is a government agency dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission. The work we do aims to develop engaged and ethical citizens who lead balanced lives and have a desire to learn throughout their lives. Our actions in this regard have a positive impact on our communities and help to improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is seeking a Bilingual Administrative Assistant for the Teacher Certification Office, part of the Policy and Planning Branch, in Fredericton. If you are looking for a dynamic, team-oriented environment, this is the position for you!

What you will do:
Reporting to the Registrar, you will participate in the proper functioning of the teaching staff certification process by performing a wide variety of administrative tasks.

The key responsibilities of the positions are:

• Receive, file, and compile a wide variety of documents.
• Prepare and send official certification documents to the applicant.
• Collaborate with School Districts to collect information.
• Respond to public inquiries in a timely manner.
• Monitoring the branch email inbox, update database.
• Track payments and deposits.
• Prepare and modify forms.
• Arrange meetings for the registrar.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Who you are:

• You are a dynamic individual who enjoys interacting with the public.
• You treat people with courtesy and professionalism.
• You are a team player and are known for your attention to details.
• You are innovative and problem-solving oriented.

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:

• Post-secondary Diploma in Office Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of related experience performing administrative tasks.
• 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.

Nice to have:

• Experience in providing information to the public.
• Experience in Microsoft Office tools, exceptional in Microsoft Excel.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Client Service Orientation
• Concern for Order
• Effective Interactive Communication

Technical Competencies:

• Records and Information Management
• Planning and Organizational Skills
• Written Communication

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

Wage:
ASL 3 - $1,625 to $1,971 bi-weekly.

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 June 25, 2025, indicating competition number 25-2000-007. 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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