Public Health Business Manager

PUBLIC HEALTH BUSINESS MANAGER
OPEN COMPETITION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
PERMANENT
FREDERICTON
(An alternate work location in New Brunswick may be considered)

The Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Public Health Branch as the Public Health Business Manager. This person will report to the Executive Director of Public Health.

As the Public Health Business Manager, you will provide advice, consultation, resources and support to the Branch's staff as they plan, direct, implement, monitor and evaluate Public Health programs. Specifically, this position is responsible for:

• Preparing and reviewing budgets and spending plans while tracking, monitoring, and reporting on expenditures, including those of the NB Immunization Program;
• Investigating, analyzing, and reporting on budget variances with Financial Services staff;
• Providing financial analysis of strategic initiatives, process improvement and procurement activities, and service level agreements;
• Preparing for main estimates, public accounts, and annual reports;
• Supporting procurement activities, providing advice and direction on processes related to procurement options;
• Researching, analyzing, and preparing exemption requests related to procurement;
• Preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and participating in their evaluation, vendor selection, etc.;
• Drafting contracts and preparing purchase orders using New Brunswick Opportunities Network (NBON);
• Monitoring and approving expenditures related to contracts;
• Tracking and reporting on compliance, performance, and initiating contract extensions and terminations;
• Strategic initiatives and process improvement activities related to the management and administration of the Immunization Program;
• Tracking and reporting on project progress;
• Drafting or developing administrative policies, procedures, and processes.
• Other duties as required.

Who you are:

• You are equally comfortable and effective working with Executives, external stakeholders, clients, and all levels of the organization.
• You consistently demonstrate exceptional business and financial analytical skills and are recognized for your sound judgement.
• You are recognized for your attention to detail, organization skills, ability to prioritize deliverables and management of multiple initiatives at one time.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or another relevant discipline, and
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience, to include experience in developing, administering, and/or monitoring budgets.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability on your application

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

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.

Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates that possess one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience creating programs, policies, or business cases
• Demonstrated experience in contract management or RFPs

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.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies: Check out our competencies here!

• Analytical Thinking/Judgement
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Relationship/Network Building
• Results Orientation
• Strategic Thinking

Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Written Communication
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation
• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Principles
• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications

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

Salary: $77,766 to $103,454 per annum (Pay Band 6)

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.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.

How to apply:

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address by November 2, 2025, indicating competition number 35-25-287. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Health
Human Resources
4th floor, 520 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Telephone: (506) 453-4331
E-Mail: [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.

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