Service New Brunswick
Executive Assistant
Temporary, Full-Time
Saint John
Open Competition

Service New Brunswick is seeking an individual to join the Health Services division as an Executive Assistant providing senior-level administrative support to the Executive Director and the Saint John Laundry facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Providing administrative support
• Coordinating meetings and information packages
• Briefing and follow-up on direct inquiries and matters requiring attention
• Handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Managing travel arrangements and expenses
• Organizing and maintaining digital filing systems and coordinating signatures
• Prioritizing and maintaining schedules with appropriate briefings
• Managing front-desk reception and incoming calls
• Responsible for receiving and invoice processing
• All other duties as required

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years of progressively responsible related work experience, including a minimum of one year of related work experience directly supporting a senior executive. 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.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate:

• One (1) year post-secondary program in a related field.
• Knowledge of the government administrative processes, practices and procedures
• Extensive experience working directly with a senior executive in an administrative capacity

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 in order to be given further consideration.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The following operational requirement is also required:

• Occasional travel within the province is required, and you must possess a valid driver's license.

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

• Initiative
• Client Service Orientation
• Concern for Order
• Effective Interactive Communication

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

• Ability to use office technology, software and applications
• 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: $42, 016 - $59, 202 annually - Pay Band 1 - Management and Non-Union Pay Plan

We encourage applicants to apply online by clicking here, before September 17, 2025 indicating competition number R85-2025/26-226. In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties or are unable to complete your application online, contact [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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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