Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Workforce Consultant (Pay Band 5)
Call for Expression of Interest
Permanent and Temporary Term Positions
Various Locations

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WHO WE ARE:
The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour wishes to establish an inventory of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies of Workforce Consultant positions throughout the Province of New Brunswick. Applicants must note on their applications the location(s) for which they wish to be considered (Fredericton, Woodstock, Moncton, Saint John, Grand Falls, Edmundston, Campbellton, Bathurst, Miramichi, Caraquet, Tracadie, Shippagan).

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Reporting to the Assistant Regional Director, the Workforce Consultant is responsible for assessing human resource issues/needs of employers and will identify and coordinate timely interventions to meet those needs in areas such as recruitment, training, retention, and human resource management. The Workforce Consultant will also participate in the development and implementation of regional labour force development plans, strategies and initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of an evolving labour market. The position will assume a leadership role while participating in labour market partnerships with employers, industry associations, government departments and agencies at all levels.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Education or related area and a minimum of five (5) years related work experience. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite is essential. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

The following operational requirement is also required: A valid driver's license as the position requires travel.

Some positions require written and spoken competence in French and English. Others will require written and spoken competence in English or in French only. 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 demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Contract Management
• Working directly with employers
• Local Labour Market Knowledge

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting, candidates with less than five (5) years of experience may be considered at a salary commensurate with their experience.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Client Service Orientation
• Information Seeking
• Relationship/Network Building

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Presentation Skills
• Planning and Organizing Skills

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

SALARY: $65,936 to $92,092 perannum.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are eligible to work in Canada, please apply on-line at eRecruitment, indicating competition number: 25-CALL-001. This opportunity will remain open until positions are filled and may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Post-Secondary Education,
Training and Labour
Human Resource Services
500 Beaverbrook Court, Suite 100,
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-8231
[email protected]

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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