Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
LEARNING STRATEGIST
Education Program Officer 2
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
One year opportunity (with possibility of extension)
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 Learning Strategist positions within the Skilled Trades NB branch 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, Edmundston, Bathurst, Miramichi, Acadian Peninsula).

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The successful candidate will be responsible to coordinate accommodations and services for apprentices and trade qualifiers with learning challenges and other educational support needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for academic counselling, coaching support, development of customized learning plans, teaching use of assistive technology supports, teaching study skills and essential skills, conducting informal assessments, referring to formal assessments, coordinating intervention and accommodation, data management and reporting.

The following operational requirements are also required:

Working in the evening and/or variable hours to meet with clients who are not available during the regular working day;

A valid driver's license, as this position may require travel within the province;

Prior to appointment, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a criminal record check for work with the vulnerable sector.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
University degree in Adult Education with concentration in learning disabilities or a related university degree plus an Adult Learning Certificate. A minimum of three (3) years of related work experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with assistive technologies. A strong knowledge working with Microsoft Office Suite and working in a virtual environment is required.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of, and experience with, the Apprenticeship system in Canada and knowledge of the New Brunswick Apprenticeship learning support model. Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.

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

• Client Service Orientation;
• Information Seeking;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Analytical Thinking/Judgment;
• Results Orientation;
• Teamwork and Cooperation.

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

• Ability to use Office Technology, Software and Applications;
• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Department's Policies and Procedures;
• Knowledge of Interview and Assessment Techniques.

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

SALARY:
$2,491 to $3,006 bi-weekly.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are eligible to work in Canada, apply online on-line at eRecruitment by September 3, 2025, indicating competition number: 25-CALL-003 and the work location(s) you are interested in. This Call for Expression of Interest 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.

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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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