Highway Safety Enforcement Officer

HIGHWAY SAFETY ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Inspections and Enforcement Branch
Department of Justice and Public Safety
Open Competition
Candidate Inventory
Various Regions

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 Department of Justice and Public Safety is dedicated to the rule of law, the promotion of the public interest, and the impartial administration of justice and works to improve the safety, security and resiliency of communities and citizens.

Highway Safety Enforcement Officers possess a general public safety mandate and are responsible for the enforcement of various provincial and federal legislations including the Criminal Code of Canada.

As a member of Highway Safety Enforcement, the Highway Safety Enforcement (HSE) Officers are sworn Peace Officers and Special Constables as defined under the Criminal Code of Canada and the New Brunswick Police Act and as such have all the corresponding powers, authorities, and immunities. A Highway Safety Enforcement (HSE) Officer is responsible for enforcement of various Acts as they pertain to commercial vehicle safety as well as ensuring compliance with the Off-Road Vehicle Act, it's related regulations and other applicable legislation as directed by the Inspection and Enforcement Branch

What you will do
As a Highway Safety Officer with Inspection and Enforcement New Brunswick, you will take on a dynamic and impactful role that helps keep New Brunswick's roads safe for everyone. No two days are the same. You'll be on the front lines of public safety, working both independently and alongside partner agencies.

Working in accordance with operational requirements, you will:

• Conduct inspections and enforce regulations to ensure commercial and off-road vehicles operate safely and responsibly
• Work collaboratively with other enforcement agencies on joint operations and initiatives
• Respond to public safety emergencies and provide critical support when it matters most
• Engage with communities and organizations through presentations that promote road safety awareness
• Monitor and enforce compliance related to vehicle weights, speeds, and over-dimensional loads
• Ensure adherence to Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations
• Play an active role in protecting motorists and improving highway safety across the province
• Take on a variety of additional responsibilities that keep your work meaningful and rewarding

This position requires professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to carry and appropriately use use-of-force tools in a range of situations, in accordance with established policies.

Who you are
You are someone who feels a strong sense of responsibility to uphold fairness and protect others. You value structure, accountability, and making decisions that contribute to the safety of your community. You stay calm under pressure, pay close attention to detail, and use sound judgment in challenging situations. You are motivated by maintaining order, enforcing rules with integrity, and serving the public with professionalism and respect.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference in public safety, this role offers an opportunity to serve your community while building valuable enforcement and operational experience.

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:

• High School diploma supplemented by successful completion of a minimum of one-year course in law enforcement
• A minimum of 6 years related experience

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Linguistic Requirements
Some positions require written and spoken competence in French and English. Others will require written and spoken competence in English only. Please state your language capability.

Candidates must demonstrate on their application how they have acquired the education and experience for this position. Your resume should be in chronological order, specifying education and employment in months and years, including part-time and full-time employment. Screening for this competition is based on the resume you provide, so please ensure it is up to date when applying.

Operational Requirements: The following operational requirement are also required:

• Possession of a valid class 5 driver's license
• Work nights and weekends and respond to after-hours calls
• Work an 80-hour work week

Once trained the successful candidate must have the ability to:

• Work alone with minimal supervision
• Carry and utilize control tactics tools including firearms
• Perform field work/patrols
• Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks
• At times, work outside in inclement weather on all types of terrain
• Operate patrol vehicles, snowmobiles, ATVs, and any other machinery deemed necessary by the Department of Justice and Public Safety

The selected candidate will be based out of a specific location assigned at time of hiring. However, considerable travel throughout the region will be required. Employees may be required to travel outside the region for special operations and training.

Conditions of Employment: As conditions of employment, successful candidates will be required to successfully complete and maintain the following items arranged by the department:

• The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Inspection (CVSA) certification
• An approved psychological suitability assessment
• Department of Justice and Public Safety Use of Force training and firearm qualification.
• Any other training deemed mandatory by the Department of Justice and Public Safety

Before an appointment can be made, the successful candidate will be required to complete the following at their own expense: The successfully candidates must provide a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) vulnerable sector reference check including fingerprints. The Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) at the Cadet level, unless requirements of the physical test have already been met within the 12 months prior to the closing date of the competition. If you have met this requirement within the past 12 months, please submit proof with your application.

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

• Self Control/Stamina
• Results Orientation
• Client Service Orientation
• Team Work and Cooperation
• Iniative
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Self Confidence

Technical competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Knowledge of Interviewing and Assessment techniques
• Records and Information Management
• Conflict management
• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation
• Department Policies and procedures

Wage
$2,434.00 to $2,955.00 Biweekly based on education and experience

What can GNB offer you?

• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• Starting at 1.25 days/month of paid vacation.

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 on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address or by email at [email protected] by May 20, 2026 indicating competition number R78-2026-0319.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Justice and Public Safety
Human Resources Branch
Marysville Place - 20 McGloin Street, 3rd floor
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3A 5T8
(506) 453-2719

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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