Records and Information Manager

Records and Information Manager
Department of Environment and Local Government
Pay Band 4
Open Competition
Fredericton

Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB!

Who we are
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Corporate Services and Community Funding Division provides departmental services including financial management, strategic planning and performance excellence, as well as oversight of human resources management and information technology development and support. It provides oversight and administration services for the Canada Community Building Fund, and the provincial Environmental Trust Fund. The division provides technical support and engineering advice to communities in addressing their infrastructure concerns as they relate to the applicable funding programs.

The Department of Environment and Local Government provides integrated stewardship through planning and management of land use, and waste management issues. It ensures effective enforcement of, and compliance with, environmental legislation and regulations and provides effective consultation and liaison with local governments, regional service commissions and Rural Districts on governance related issues.

What you will do?
As a member of the Records Management team reporting to the Director of Information Management Services Branch, your primary responsibilities will include the following:

• Development, implementation, and management of the Departmental Records and Information Management (RIM) program. This includes the oversight of the electronic document and records management software environment. (OpenText).
• Development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures, guidelines and tools, with respect to the appropriate management of paper and digital records
• The evaluation of modern solutions for better management of digital records; the development and implementation of records and information strategies, plans and business cases, classification schemes and retention schedules.
• Ensuring compliance with all legal and operational obligations; provide supervision and development of staff in the RIM unit; provide departmental staff with support and advisory services in RIM, developing material on RIM responsibilities; and implement best practices to support the RIM program.
• Seeking solutions to assist with modernization of the current program and the development of strategies to better manage digital records, shared information and business application data.

Who you are
You are open to new challenges, solution-oriented and able to work within a team. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team working towards common goals. You are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of New Brunswickers.

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:

Essential qualifications

• University degree in the area of Library and Information Studies, Information Management, Archival Science, Information Technology or a related degree (Business, Arts,Applied Arts) and four (4) years related work experience, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory capacity OR a two (2) year post-secondary diploma in a related field with course work in records/document management or information technology and a minimum of six (6) years related work experience, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory capacity OR a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of eight (8) years related work experience in records/document management or information technology, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory capacity.

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.

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 one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Experience working with an Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS)
• Experience working with SharePoint
• Experience working with OpenText
• Experience with business application data

Behavioural competencies:

• Client Service Orientation;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Organizational Awareness;
• Results Orientation;
• Team Leadership.

Technical Competencies:

• Records and Information Management.
• Knowledge of the Department's Administrative Processes, Practices and Procedures.

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

Wage
Pay Band 4: $2,249 to $3,145 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week

Work environment

• Office location: 20 McGloin (Marysville Place), Fredericton.
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30 (office schedule)
• 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.
• Free Parking and recreational trails. (at Marysville Place)
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community;
• A departmental social committee; and
• A fitness facility (at Marysville Place) for employees at low cost.

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 December 5, 2025, indicating competition number 80-25-008. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Environment and
Local Government P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-2690

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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