Internal Communications Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Internal Communications Specialist

(PAY BAND 4)

Temporary Position

OPEN COMPETITION

Central Office - Fredericton

The Department of Social Development is seeking an individual to join the Organizational Development Branch as an Internal Communications Specialist in its Central Office in Fredericton.

The successful candidate will be responsible to lead the development and implementation of internal communications strategies and activities. The successful candidate will also be responsible for overseeing internal communications involving the Minister and Senior Leadership. Other duties involve development and editing of communication materials such as memos, brochures, videos, newsletters, surveys, and other formats. The position also requires routine updating of Web content. This position requires a motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write for a variety of audiences and communications mediums, and who can work with a high level of independence. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize deliverables. The successful candidate will also be responsible to liaise, build, and foster internal relationships with Zone and Central Office staff, as well as with other partners. The successful candidate will participate in departmental and interdepartmental working groups and committees and may be assigned other tasks as required. Travel may be required; a valid driver's licence is required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: A University bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Languages, or a related discipline, with a minimum of four (4) years of related experience; or a two (2) year post-secondary diploma in a related field, with a minimum of six (6) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may also be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English 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 that demonstrate experience in the following asset qualification:

• The principles and practices of communications within Government;
• Public relations and promotions within Government;
• Knowledge and experience using relevant desktop and Web publishing software and hardware, and knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, as well as Adobe inDesign, PremierPro, and Illustrator.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application 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:

• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Relationship/Network Building;
• Initiative;
• Client Service Orientation; and
• Effective Teamwork and Cooperation.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications;
• Specialized subject matter expertise and knowledge;
• 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: $58,474 - 81,770 per annum

We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by November 30, 2025, indicating competition number R76-2025-26-60.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.

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.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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