Climate Change Strategist
Department of Environment and Local Government
Pay Band 5
Contract/Secondment
Fredericton

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

Who we are
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Climate Change Secretariat (CCS) plays an instrumental leadership role in ensuring that New Brunswick reduces its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increases our resiliency and response to the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. The CCS also focuses on initiatives related to education, awareness, and capacity-building and the CCS is responsible for the Climate Change Act and associated regulations. It is also responsible for the development of New Brunswick's Climate Change Action Plans and coordinates its implementation, tracking and reporting. The Secretariat works with government departments and agencies to ensure that actions on climate change are integrated with governmental policies, programs, and day-to-day decisions. The CCS also engages local governments and non-government partners and various stakeholders to increase knowledge and capacity while encouraging lower carbon and resilient investments and practices.

The Department of Environment and Local Government provides integrated stewardship through planning and management of land use, and waste management issues. It ensures effective enforcement of, and compliance with, environmental legislation and regulations and provides effective consultation and liaison with local governments, regional service commissions and Rural Districts on governance related issues.

What you will do?
As a member of the Climate Change Secretariat, reporting to the Director of Strategic Climate Initiatives, you will be responsible for:

• Development of New Brunswick's next Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP),
• Collaborating with government departments to create enabling conditions for CCAP implementation by connecting them to funding opportunities and resources,
• Acting as a liaison with external stakeholders to foster relationships and collaborate at the provincial, national, and international levels, with an emphasis on co-benefits and shared climate objectives,
• Providing advise on where provincial funding programs could be developed or strengthened to support progress on provincial climate change initiatives.

You will serve as Climate Change Strategist for the Climate Change Secretariat.

Who you are
You are open to new challenges, solution-oriented and able to work within a fast-paced team environment. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team working towards common goals. You are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of New Brunswickers.

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:

Essential qualifications
The successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree in a field related to environmental science, business, or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience, including a combination of the following:

• Project coordination;
• Stakeholder engagement; and
• Developing partnerships with government departments, agencies, and stakeholders

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English 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.

Asset Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate:

• Experience in climate-related funding programs;
• Experience with project management; and
• Experience working within the climate change sector.

Behavioural competencies

• Relationship / Network Building;
• Client Service Orientation;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Results Orientation
• Strategic Thinking.

Technical Competencies

• Presentation skills;
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge.
• Written Communication

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

Wage
Pay Band 5: $2,536 to $3,542 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week.

Work environment

• Office location: 20 McGloin (Marysville Place), Fredericton.
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30 (office schedule)
• Possibility of remote work within New Brunswick.
• 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.
• Free Parking and recreational trails. (at Marysville Place)
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community;
• A departmental social committee; and
• A fitness facility (at Marysville Place) for employees at low cost.

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:
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage applicants to apply on-line at: https://www.ere.gnb.ca or by email to [email protected] by July 31, 2025

Department of Environment and
Local Government P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-2690

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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