Director of relations et de l'éducation internationales et interculturelles

Director of relations et de l'éducation internationales et interculturelles
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
PB 8
Secondment (10 months) with possibility of extension / Open Competition
Fredericton

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Who we are:
The Services éducatifs francophones team is looking for a dynamic and competent person to fill the role of Director of relations et de l'éducation internationals et interculturelles. Under the supervision of the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Services éducatifs francophones, and in collaboration with the leadership team, the selected individual will, among other things, be responsible for priority actions aimed at strengthening the vitality of the Francophone educational system, including updating and implementing the Politique d'aménagement linguistique et culturel en éducation (PALC), increasing the profile and positioning of New Brunswick's secteur éducatif francophone internationally, and providing strategic leadership in areas such as the integration of immigrant learners, intercultural education, and anti-racism efforts.

What you will do:
The selected individual will have various responsibilities related to personnel management, based on the frameworks established by the Department. They will supervise a team of managers and provincial learning specialists responsible for the Politiaue d'aménagement linguistique et culturel en éducation (PALC), the Programme des Écoles francophones internationals autorisées Canada-NB (EFIA), educational cooperation with Francophone countries, intercultural education, and integration of immigrant learners. The selected individual will also maintain good working relationships within the department and with stakeholders at the provincial, national, and international levels. Additional tasks related to the Director of relations et de l'éducation internationales et interculturelles may be assigned.

The main responsibilities of the job are:

• Lead and supervise all activities of the direction des relations et de l'éducation internationales et interculturelles, including those of the Bureau des relations et de l'éducation internationales (BREI).
• Oversee the update and implementation of the PALC and actions related to the provincial education plan, in collaboration with the Services éducatifs francophones (SEF), school districts, and community partners.
• Expand and deploy the Programme EFIA to support provincial population growth and generate revenue.
• Develop, negotiate, and implement international agreements (educational cooperation, student and teacher mobility, cultural exchanges, Francophone curriculum export).
• Ensure targets are met for the Education pillar of the France-NB and Francophone Africa-NB provincial strategies.
• Represent and position the province internationally within various Francophonie education bodies.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with embassies, ministries, and international investors.
• Provide strategic leadership in welcoming immigrant learners, intercultural education, and anti-racism through development of initiatives, training, and resources for school staff.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the Services éducatifs francophones.
• Supervise and support a team of managers and learning specialists (programmes des EFIA and intercultural education).

Who you are:
You have a solid understanding of New Brunswick's Francophone education system and international Francophonie, along with insight into the province's demographic strengths and challenges. You have strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, experience in team management, negotiation, diplomacy, and representation, and you know how to develop and maintain successful partnerships locally and internationally. You are an excellent communicator (both written and spoken), organized, autonomous, and can work well under pressure. You demonstrate creativity and flexibility, have several years of personnel management experience, strong leadership abilities, and always act professionally. You care about the well-being of all learners.

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:

• Master's degree in education or a related field (public administration, management, international relations)
• Minimum of 8 years in personnel management (at least 2 of those 8 years being the direct supervision of a team)
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in 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:

• Experience in project and team management
• Teaching experience in New Brunswick public schools
• International experience (e.g. international cooperation, diplomatic relations, international parterships)

Behavioural Competencies:

• Leading change
• Flexibility
• Team leadership
• Organizational awareness
• Results orientation
• Teamwork and collaboration

Technical Competencies:

• Human resource management
• Financial management
• Project management
• Planning and organizational skills
• Specialized subject-matter expertise and knowledge.

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

Wage:
Pay Band 8 - $111,280 - $125,346 annually.

Work environment:

• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton
• Team of 6-7 people
• In exceptional cases, a remote work agreement within New Brunswick may be considered
• Regular working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• 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.
• Paid vacation days accumulated at 1.25 days/month.
• Paid sick days accumulated at 1.25 days/month.

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 24, 2025, indicating competition number 25-2000-C14. 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, New Brunswick E3B 5H1
Email: [email protected]

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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