Regional Director of Early Childhood Services (Anglophone East)

Regional Director of Early Childhood Services (Anglophone East)
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
PB 7
Open / Permanent Position
Greater Moncton

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The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is seeking a collaborative network builder, inclusive leader, and policy expert passionate about New Brunswickers' wellbeing to direct early childhood excellence-bridging programs, schools, and communities while advancing equity, inclusion, and seamless learning transitions under the Regional Early Childhood Services.

The Early Childhood Development Division is responsible to ensure the bridging of early childhood services (public, community and private services) and school services to build a continuum of learning from birth to high school graduation. Early childhood programs and services have been aligned with the seven school districts, both geographically and linguistically.

The vision for Early Childhood in New Brunswick is that all children will grow to their fullest potential with dignity, a sense of self-worth, and a zest for living and learning. It is a holistic vision that seeks to provide the environment and resources needed to support dynamic development in young children who are: curious, courageous and confident in their pursuit of knowledge and skills; secure in their linguistic and cultural identities; respectful of diversity; and contributing to the development of a just and democratic society that nurtures connection and care for life on earth.

What will you do:
Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Minister of Early Childhood Development, the Early Childhood Development Division within Anglophone Schools (covering Moncton, Shediac, Sackville, Hillsborough, Alma, Salisbury and Petitcodiac) drives district-wide excellence in early learning and family services.

The Regional Director of Early Childhood services leads a team with strategic oversight, steering early learning and family services toward excellence while fostering partnerships with stakeholders, with a vital emphasis on building and maintaining strong relationships specifically with the early learning and childcare sector, responding to children's and families' needs, and driving continuous quality improvement. This role develops relationships across EECD, school districts, and community sectors-prioritizing deep, collaborative ties with early learning and childcare partners to ensure seamless service integration and access-implements provincial and local strategies, manages budgets and resources in compliance with regulations, addresses local access challenges, mitigates risks, and builds integrated systems for holistic child development from birth to age eight.
Strong leadership, communication, financial acumen, and expertise in early learning best practices are essential to guide teams, monitor outcomes through data-driven dashboards, and ensure seamless transitions to school.

The major responsibilities of the position are:
Strategic Relationships
Develop relationships with EECD leaders, school districts, government departments, service providers, and community partners serving children aged 0-8; mobilize public, private, and community sectors.

Provincial Strategies
Identify priorities for accessibility, affordability, quality, and inclusion; collaborate on provincial strategies; oversee local implementation with metrics.

Financial Oversight and Reporting
Manage annual budgets, allocate funds, monitor compliance with Procurement Act and regulations, report sector data to governments, and advocate for resources.

Local Challenges
Identify access barriers to quality services; develop strategies; mitigate risks and resolve complex situations.

Continuous Improvement
Build school district partnerships and foster a data-driven quality culture via dashboards and best practices.

Leadership
Coach teams through Performance Agreements, set priorities, measure outcomes; serve on ECD and district management teams.

Communications
Translate organizational changes and strategies into practical goals to build trust and drive change; foster connection and engagement by addressing current realities; contribute to communication and change management plans with key messaging and tactics.

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:
Required Competencies:

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related discipline, including a minimum of three (3) years of management and supervision with a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in delivering significant social programs in a community setting, budget management, extensive leadership, relationship and team building, plus demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development and learning programs and services; or
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related discipline including a minimum of three (3) years of management and supervision with at least nine (9) years of related experience in delivering significant social programs in a community setting, budget management, extensive leadership, relationship and team building, plus demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development and learning programs and services.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may 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.
Behavioral Competencies:

• Systems thinking and innovation.
• Strategic visioning.
• Collaborative leadership.
• Organizational Commitment.
• Results Orientation.

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Department's Policies and Procedures.
• Human Resources Management.
• Knowledge of Conflict Management Practices.
• Briefing Notes & Reporting.
• High Proficiency in written Communication.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
Wage:
Pay Band 7 - $93,210 - $112,788 annually.
Work environment:

• Office location: Greater Moncton Area.
• Management non-unionized position
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30
• Evening and Saturday availability sometimes required
• Your Team: A team of up to 20 employees
• 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.
• 1.25 days/month of paid vacation.
• 1.25 days/month of paid sick leave.

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 January 20, 2026, indicating competition number 25-2000-021.?This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Human Resource Services
Place 2000, 250 King Street
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1
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.

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