CANCER PREVENTION AND SUPPORTIVE CARE COORDINATOR

CANCER PREVENTION AND SUPPORTIVE CARE COORDINATOR
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 New Brunswick Cancer Network (NBCN) as a Cancer Prevention and Supportive Care Coordinator, in Fredericton.

As a Cancer Prevention and Supportive Care Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Support the development and implementation of initiatives related to prevention and supportive care;
• Collaborate with NBCN team members to advance strategic priorities of NBCN and the Department of Health by leading or contributing to projects aligned with the Government's goal of an integrated health services system in New Brunswick;
• Provide strategic advice and work with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure a unified provincial approach to breast cancer screening services and the Cancer Patient Navigation Program;
• Lead or support public and patient education initiatives, including NBCN's promotion, awareness, and education activities related to cancer screening, prevention, navigation, and palliative care;
• Develop recommendations for consistent support to cancer patients across all stages of care, with a focus on the post-treatment transition to survivorship;
• Support tobacco cessation and other chronic disease prevention initiatives in collaboration with internal and external partners;
• Contribute to the development of patient-centered, well-coordinated cancer control services at the primary care and community level, ensuring alignment with broader cancer care systems;
• Collaborate with NBCN's Palliative and Hospice Coordinator on the ongoing development and implementation of the NB Palliative Care Strategy;
• Represent NBCN on external working and advisory groups as needed;
• Perform various other related duties as required.

Who you are:

• You have well-developed influencing and relationship management skills.
• You are comfortable and effective working with senior leaders, external stakeholders, clients and all levels of the organization.
• You are at your best when you are challenged and thrive on getting results.
• You are adept at leading but equally comfortable being part of any team.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a health care related discipline.
• Six (6) years of progressive related experience with a patient-centered approach to health care service delivery.
• 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 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 who possess one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Chronic disease prevention and management; primary care, community and/or ambulatory/specialty clinics;
• Planning and implementing health promotion and disease prevention programming such as tobacco cessation, screening and immunization;
• Experience in project management, alignment and coordination of all aspects of the project, workplan reporting and budgeting.

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!

• Effective Interactive Communication
• Relationship / Network Building
• Strategic thinking

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

• Planning and organizing skills
• Project management skills
• Consulting skills

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 10, 2025, indicating competition number 35-25-285. 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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