Assistant Director District Financial Services
(Francophone Sector)
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Permanent - Open
Fredericton

The opportunity:
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is seeking an individual to join the Finance and Services Branch as an Assistant Director District Financial Services (Francophone Sector) working in the Fredericton Office.

What you will do:
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Services Branch, and in conjunction with various internal and external stakeholders at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, the chosen candidate will support the Francophone education system by:

• Supervising the development and allocation of budgets for the Francophone school districts and the Francophone sector.
• Acting as a resource person for the Francophone school districts and the Francophone sector of the Department to promote the efficient management of resources.
• Supervising the analysis of financial performance of the Francophone sector including Francophone school districts and educational services branches of the Department and recommending appropriate corrective measures.
• Participating, with the Francophone educational services sector, in the development of new Department initiatives and the analysis and formulation of new funding mechanisms that support the delivery of instruction to students in schools.
• Attending, as needed, negotiations and providing advice with respect to negotiations of collective agreements.
• Sitting on committees as assigned and participate in province-wide projects.

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:

• University degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• A CPA designation is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: financial management experience in a medium to large organization, government or within a public accounting firm.
• Minimum of two (2) years must be in management.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in French at a superior level and spoken competence in English is required. 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 resume.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of government's budget process
• Knowledge of government's financial reporting process

Behavioral Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking and Judgment
• Organizational Commitment
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Developing others
• Results Orientation

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Principles
• Experience with financial modelling
• Written Communication
• 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.

Wage:
Pay Band 7 - $91,832 to $111,124 annually

Work environment:

• Office location: Place 2000, 250 King Street, Fredericton, NB.
• 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 on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address or by email at [email protected] by July 27, 2025 indicating competition number 25-2000-009. 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 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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