Office Manager
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Administrative Services Level 4
Permanent Position
Open Competition
Mactaquac Provincial Park

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

Who we are:
We invite you to join the Parks NB team! We work in some of the most beautiful places that New Brunswick has to offer while providing meaningful and challenging work. Imagine being able to experience the beauty of the Four-Season Playground of New Brunswick every day!

Parks NB works collaboratively with our community (staff, stakeholders and industry members) to support, promote, and grow the tourism sector while encouraging New Brunswickers and visitors to discover outdoor activities and experiences. We strive to be the ultimate host, providing our guests with a high-quality experience as well as meaningful connections to our protected natural and cultural spaces.

What you will do:
Reporting to the Park Manager, you will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Preparing documents and managing human resources information including personnel files, time sheets, staff hiring requests, and payroll records
• Acting as liaison with human resources with respect to employment programs and all employee information requests
• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes
• Providing telephone and receptionist duties
• Screening all incoming calls and forwarding to the appropriate staff as well as answer public inquiries
• Opening, reading, sorting, and distributing incoming and outgoing mail
• Coordinating travel and accommodation arrangements
• Verifying and assigning financial coding, managing payment of invoices and budget tracking
• Assisting with the overall financial monitoring of budgets and the preparation of quarterly reports
• Performing a wide variety of confidential and delegated duties using considerable independent judgment, initiative, and discretion
• Performing other related duties as required

Who you are:

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:

• A high school diploma or GED supplemented by the successful completion of a one (1) year post-secondary diploma in the secretarial/clerical field or office administration, plus a minimum of 3 years related administrative work experience OR High school diploma or GED plus a minimum of 4 years related administrative work experience
• Strong experience working with Microsoft Office Suite is required
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

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.

Nice to have:

Behavioural Competencies:

• Client service orientation
• Concern for order
• Effective interactive communication
• Results orientation
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Initiative

Technical Competencies:

• Software and application
• Records and information management
• Planning and organization skills
• Written communication

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

Wage:
$1,816.00 to $2,205.00 bi-weekly

Work environment:

• Office location: Mactaquac Provincial Park
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:15AM-4:30PM
• We promote a scent-reduced environment

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes 1.25 days/month of 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
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services

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 online at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address, or by email at [email protected] by October 1, 2025, indicating competition number R18-2025/2026-026. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Human Resource Branch
Marysville Place, 4th floor
P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
(506) 453-3115

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

• A Criminal Record Check is required prior to appointment

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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