Registrar/Manager, Farm Land Identification Program / Pay Band 5

Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries

Pay Band 5

Registrar / Manager, Farm Land Identification Program

Open

Fredericton

The Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) is seeking an individual to join the Crop Sector Development Branch as Registrar / Manager of the Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP). This position is located in Fredericton, however, an alternate DAAF office location may be considered.

As a member of the Crop Sector Development team and reporting to the Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the administration of the Farm Land Identification Program. Responsibilities will include the following: reviewing requests for properties to be placed into the Program, performing site inspections, and auditing and making final determinations of eligibility for property tax deferrals; supervising and providing leadership to two FLIP Officers, including work planning, establishing priorities, and managing performance; liaising with Finance and Treasury Board and Service New Brunswick Assessments on FLIP related issues to determine efficiencies and provide information to Senior Management; liaising with Information Technology experts to increase efficiency of the FLIP database; identifying and implementing FLIP administrative improvements and assisting with regulatory reviews of the Program; assisting with related initiatives and projects as required; and performing other related duties as required. In addition, the successful candidate will fulfill duties, functions and responsibilities of the FLIP Registrar.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree in Science related to land, soils, geology, geomatics or resource management, or a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Commerce; a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience, including a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with mapping and database systems along with land information and Geographic Information Systems; and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a client service environment. 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 on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume. Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

ASSET QUALIFICATION: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate one or more of the following: experience working with the New Brunswick land registration and taxation systems; field experience in soil classification for forestry, agriculture, or wetland systems. Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Travel throughout the province as required, including overnight stays; performing site inspections in farm and forestry environments which may include working on all types of terrain and in inclement weather; providing back-up to the FLIP Officers as required; possession of a valid class 5 driver licence as issued by the Province of New Brunswick or equivalent.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Client Service Orientation
• Concern for Order
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Flexibility
• Teamwork and Cooperation

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

• Specialized subject matter expertise and knowledge;
• Ability to use office technology, software and applications, including GeoNB, Google Earth, PLANET, EIMS, or similar technologies;
• Planning and organizing skills.

SALARY: $67,600 to $94,406 per annum

APPLY TO: We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by May 1, 2026, indicating competition number DAAF-26-02. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Human Resource Services
Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre
1350 Regent Street
Fredericton, NB E3C 2G6

Email : [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted, by email.

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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