Registrar

Registrar
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD)
Permanent Position
Open Competition
Fredericton

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

Who we are:
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is seeking an individual to join the Teacher Certification team as a Registrar. The teaching profession is regulated across Canada, including in New Brunswick. To teach in New Brunswick public schools, you must hold an interim or permanent teacher's certificate.

The work we do aims to develop engaged and ethical citizens who lead balanced lives and have a desire to learn throughout their lives. Our actions in this regard have a positive impact on our communities and help to improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers.

The employees of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) develop programs and offer services that support parents and educators and encourage learners from birth to 20 years old, to achieve lasting and transferable learning that will serve them throughout their lives.

What you will do:
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Policy, Strategic Planning and Project Management Office, the successful candidate will be responsible for the evaluation of academic and professional backgrounds of applicants, including the out-of-province and country, for teacher certification in New Brunswick.

As a key member of our team, you will champion an exceptional client experience while upholding New Brunswick's high standards for teacher certification. Your expertise will help ensure fair, transparent, and client-centered evaluations of teaching experience, professional learning, and university coursework for certification upgrades and leadership credentials. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the education sector while placing future teachers and current professionals at the heart of everything you do.
Key responsibilities of the position are:

• Assess applications for teacher certification, including approval of university courses for upgrading purposes, salary requests, etc.
• Guide applicants through the various processes; respond to client needs
• Review conduct files
• Advise senior leaders and Minister on teacher certification issues
• Participate on provincial and national committees
• Act as a liaison with external stakeholders such as universities, school districts, Association des enseignants et enseignantes du Nouveau-Brunswick, New Brunswick Teacher's Association, and New Brunswick Teachers Federation by providing information, advice and recommendations on programs, regulatory issues, policies
• Responsible for the management of all aspects of the Office of Teacher Certification and the direct supervision and management of professional and support staff

Who you are:
A leader who champions an exceptional client experience while upholding New Brunswick's high standards for teacher certification. A collaborator who provides clear and timely advice to applicants, using their expertise to ensure fair, transparent, and client-centered evaluations of relevant experience and credentials.

A partner who works closely with post-secondary institutions, school districts, and provincial teacher organizations, sharing knowledge, staying attuned to emerging trends, and responding to evolving priorities. A people leader who oversees the daily operations and empowers the team to deliver efficient, accurate, client-focused services.

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:

Need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, education or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of related experience including two (2) years in a supervisory or management role; or
• Master's degree in business administration, education or in a related field, with a minimum of three (3) years of related experience and (1) year in a supervisory or management role
• 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 and language capabilities to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.
Behavioural Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Client service orientation
• Organizational awareness and Organizational commitment
• Relationship / Network building
• Results orientation
• Team leadership

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Department's policies and procedures
• Presentation skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Written communication

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

Salary:
Education Program Officer 3: $70,512 - $85-358 annually

Work environment:

• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30
• We promote a scent-reduced environment

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• 1 paid volunteer day per year to give back to your community
• 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, or by email at [email protected], by February 16, 2026 indicating competition number 25-2000-023. 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 9M9
We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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