Direction de la formation continue et de l'éducation à distance

Direction de la formation continue et de l'éducation à distance
Early Childhood Development and Education
Pay Band 8 - Permanent
Open Competition
Fredericton

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

Who we are:
At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD), we are dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission.

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps to 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 who are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is a government agency dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission. 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 Secteur des services éducatifs francophones is seeking a dynamic and competent person to fill the position of director of continuing education and distance learning (online courses). Under the supervision of the Assistant Deputy Minister for the Secteur des services éducatifs francophones, and in cooperation with the Francophone sector's leadership team, the chosen candidate's responsibilities will include implementing the provincial education plan and achieving the objectives and priorities of the Francophone sector. The successful candidate will also oversee the development, implementation and continuous improvement of online course offerings for high school students as well as the development and implementation of continuing education courses, including the planning and monitoring of the provincial professional development plan.

What you will do:
The chosen candidate will have various people leadership responsibilities in accordance with the frameworks established by the Department. They will supervise a team of learning specialists, instructional designers, digital content design and production specialists and the team in charge of designing and delivering online high school courses.

This person will also maintain good working relationships within the Department and with other education stakeholders. Other related tasks within the Direction de la formation continue et de l'éducation à distance may be added to those listed.

The successful candidate will have the following main responsibilities:

• Implementing the provincial education plan for continuing education and distance learning
• Ensuring the objectives and priorities of the Francophone sector are met
• Overseeing the development, updating and delivery of online high school courses
• Ensuring the development and implementation of continuing education courses for teachers
• Coordinating the planning and monitoring of the provincial professional development plan
• Supervising a team of learning specialists, instructional designers, digital content design and production specialists and the team in charge of designing and delivering online high school courses
• Collaborating on an ongoing basis with post-secondary institutions to align initial education and certain continuing education courses with current and future needs
• Managing and developing learning tools and platforms, including Carrefour éducatif, to ensure their relevance and accessibility

Who you are:
You have an in-depth understanding of New Brunswick's Francophone education system. You have excellent communication skills (written and oral) and work well with people whose experience and skills are different from your own. You are organized, independent and able to work under pressure. You demonstrate creativity and flexibility when necessary. You have several years' experience managing staff and outstanding leadership skills. You demonstrate professionalism at all times. You care about the well-being of all learners.

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 education or a related field
• Minimum of eight years' teaching experience in public schools, including two years in staff management
• Excellent written and spoken competence in French

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a field such as adult education may be considered.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Nice to have:

• Experience in project management
• Experience as a school principal
• Experience in digital content development and design or distance learning

Behavioural competencies:

• Change leadership
• Flexibility
• Organizational awareness
• Results orientation
• Team leadership
• Teamwork and cooperation

Technical competencies:

• Human resources management
• Project management
• Familiarity with digital learning environments
• Specialized subject matter expertise and knowledge

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 - $112 398 - $126 594 annually.

Work environment:

• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton
• The team is composed of 10 or so employees
• Under exceptional circumstances, a remote work agreement in New Brunswick may be considered.
• Normal work hours: Monday to Friday from 8:15AM to 4:30PM
• 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.

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 May 20, 2026,indicating competition number 26-2000-006.?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.

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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