Director

Director of Corporate Finance and Administration
Department of Environment and Local Government
Pay Band 8
Open Competition
Fredericton

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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 supports the department by providing financial, human resources, strategic planning, project support, and information management services. The Division also administers several funding programs that support local, regional and environmental priorities.

The Department of Environment and Local Government provides leadership in environmental management and addressing climate change while supporting strong local governance and vibrant communities throughout New Brunswick.

Our vision: Working together for a healthy environment and vibrant communities.

Our mission statement: We are dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the environment while fostering vibrant, sustainable and resilient communities through environmental stewardship, evidence-based approaches and supporting effective local governance.

For more information, please go to our website: Department of Environment and Local Government - gnb.ca.

What you will do?
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Corporate Services and Community Funding, the Director serves as the Department's Chief Financial Officer and provides overall leadership and management of financial and administrative services for the Department of Environment and Local Government.
Key responsibilities include:

• Providing executive leadership to branch staff, including setting priorities, managing performance, supporting professional development, and planning for succession.
• Leading departmental financial planning, including budget preparation, monitoring, forecasting, and long?term fiscal sustainability.
• Overseeing expenditure and revenue accounting, forecasting, and reporting, and supporting the department through Main Estimates and Public Accounts processes.
• Providing strategic financial advice and decision?support to senior management, branches, and regional offices.
• Ensuring effective financial controls, risk management, and compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and directives.
• Championing continuous improvement and modernization of financial systems, processes, and reporting practices.
• Liaising with central agencies and oversight bodies, including the Auditor General, Office of the Comptroller, and the Department of Finance and Treasury Board.

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 Business Administration or Commerce and a recognized professional accounting designation with:
• eight (8) years progressive senior financial management experience and
• two (2) years with human resources and financial management responsibilities;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Client Service Orientation;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Organizational Commitment;
• Relationship Building;
• Results Orientation;
• Organizational Awareness;
• Coaching and Team Development;
• Analytical Thinking/Judgement.

Financial competencies:

• Professional Accounting Standards, Requirements and Procedures;
• Organizational Finance Policies Compliance and Maintenance;
• Financial Accounting and Management Accounting;
• Financial Planning (e.g. forecasting and budgeting);
• Data Analysis.

Leadership competencies:

• Strategic Leadership and Execution;
• People Leadership;
• Change Leadership and Continuous Improvement;
• Risk Management.

Assets qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Financial Administration Act, the Procurement Act and Administrative Policies of the Province;
• Machinery of government;
• Experience with Oracle Fusion and Oracle EPM;
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and/or continuous improvement and data analysis.

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

Wage
Pay Band 8: $4,280 to $4,821 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 secure bicycle storage and recreational trail access (at Marysville Place);
• One paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community;
• An active 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 March 18, 2026, indicating competition number 80-25-012. 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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