PROJECT MANAGER
OPEN COMPETITION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
INVENTORY
FREDERICTON
(An alternate work location in New Brunswick may be considered)

The Department of Health is seeking individuals, to fill current and future, temporary and permanent Project Manager opportunities within the Strategy and Priority Management Branch in Fredericton.

The Project Managers are responsible and accountable for the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closing of priority projects.

As a Project Manager you will:

• Lead and support departmental and health system projects;
• Be responsible for project scoping, charter and project plans development, managing issues and risks, acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver these projects according to plan;
• Work closely with subject matter experts such as change management specialists, Black Belts, business analysts, senior leaders and project teams;
• Produce projects' progress reports, engage, and communicate with various stakeholder groups;
• Create/track projects' KPIs and monitor benefits realization throughout each project;
• Provide coaching to project teams and leaders involved in each project;
• Make recommendations to project owners on actions required to remove barriers.

Who you are:

• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You are comfortable and effective working with Executives, 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 recognized for your attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to prioritize deliverables.
• You are effective in working collaboratively with colleagues and clients.

Essential Qualifications:

• University degree in Health, Business, Science, Engineering or a related discipline;
• Six (6) years of related experience;
• Experience working in changing and/or project-driven environments, leading and/or supporting projects;
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Some positions require written and spoken competence in French and English. Others will require written and spoken competence in English only. Please state your language capability on your application.

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

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 that possess one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Project management training or certification
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies, problem solving and change management
• Experience with analytics/KPIs

Subject to the response of this competition, 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.

The following operational requirement is also required:

• Travel may be required throughout the province as per project's needs. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license.

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

• Analytical Thinking / Judgment
• Relationship / Network Building
• Results Orientation
• Impact and Influence
• Effective Interactive Communication

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

• Project Management
• Presentation Skills

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 July 20, 2025, indicating competition number 35-25-0013. 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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