Certification Analyst

Certification Analyst
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD)
Office of Teacher Certification
1-Year Contract with possibility of renewal
Open
Fredericton

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Who we are:
The teaching profession is regulated across Canada, including in New Brunswick. To teach in New Brunswick public schools, you must hold an interim or permanent teacher's certificate.

The Office of Teacher Certification is responsible for issuing these certificates, as outlined under the Teacher Regulation Certification 2004-8 (Education Act).

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is seeking an individual to join the Teacher Certification team as a Certification Analyst.

What you will do:
Analyze and make decisions on various applications for certification and related services.

The key responsibilities of the position are:

• Processing initial certification files for teachers trained in New Brunswick and Canada
• Handling and analyzing requests for higher-level certification
• Converting and renewing interim certificates
• Evaluating work experience in relation to the teachers' collective agreement
• Processing applications from internationally trained candidates
• Handling applications for principal's certificates
• Responding to various questions from the public about certificates and related services
• Providing candidates with effective guidance on what steps to take to qualify for the different certificates
• Ensuring effective liaison with universities so that referred candidates can take qualifying courses
• Performing other related duties as required

Who you are:
You are a dynamic individual who enjoys interacting with the public. You treat others with courtesy, professionalism and kindness at all times. You are a team player with an exceptional eye for detail.

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:

Need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, education or a related field plus three (3) years' experience in career guidance and training, and academic services.
• Ability to use office technology, software, and applications
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that the preferred language for assessment is identified on your résumé.

Nice to have:

• Experience in applying professional or certification standards.

Behavioural competencies:

• Analytical Thinking / Judgment
• Client Service Orientation
• Concern for Order
• Information Seeking

Technical competencies:

• Knowledge of records and information management
• 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 and including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary:
Education Program Officer 2 - from $2,491 to $3,006 bi-weekly.

Work environment:

• 250 King Street, Fredericton
• Team of 4 employees
• 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 and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training
• Free access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• One paid volunteer day per year to give back to the community
• 1.25 days/month of paid vacation
• 1.25 days/month of paid sick leave

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health and safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventive measures across the organization to ensure your health and safety.

How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca by October 19, 2025, indicating competition number 25-2000-C13. 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, N.B. E3B 5H1
Telephone: 1-506-444-4909

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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