ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

(Administrative Services Level 4)

OPEN COMPETITION

Central Office - Fredericton

The Department of Social Development is seeking an individual to join the department as an Administrative Assistant supporting the Assistant Deputy Ministers in its Central Office in Fredericton.

Reporting to both the Assistant Deputy Minister of Corporate Services and the Assistant Deputy Minister of Long-Term Care and Disability Support Program, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing timely and accurate administrative and secretarial support to the Assistant Deputy Ministers. Responsibilities include performing a wide variety of confidential and delegated duties using considerable independent judgment, initiative and discretion. Additional responsibilities include creating, revising, manipulating, proofreading and maintaining documents, preparing PowerPoint presentations, databases and spreadsheets; maintaining and creating an efficient filing system and a SharePoint site; providing general administrative support such as organizing and coordinating meetings, including taking notes and transcribing minutes; answering incoming telephone calls and directing inquiries to the appropriate areas; making travel arrangements, photocopying, filing and coordinating translation requests.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED and a one (1) year post-secondary diploma in administration, business administration, or office management and at least five (5) years directly related experience OR High school diploma or GED supplemented by completion of a two-year post-secondary program in administrative support, business administration, or office administration and a minimum of four (4) years directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will 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.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate experience in the following asset qualification:

• Experience working with confidential information.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application the asset qualification in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

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

• Client Service Orientation;
• Analytical Thinking/Judgment;
• Concern for Order
• Initiative; and
• 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; and
• Written Communication.

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

Salary: $47,216 to $57,330 per annum

We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by November 14, 2025 indicating competition number: R76-2025-26-54.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Social Development

Human Resource Services

4th floor, 551 King Street

Fredericton, NB E3B 1E7

Telephone: (506) 462-5096

E-mail: [email protected]

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

As per the Civil Service Act, 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 promote a scent-reduced environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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