Legislative officer (PB5)

LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT BOARD
Legislative officer
Pay Band 5
Open Competition
Fredericton

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WHO WE ARE:
The Labour and Employment Board is a quasi-judicial administrative tribunal responsible for the supervision of labour relations in both the private and public sectors in New Brunswick. Responsibilities of the Board are mandated and set out in the provisions of, among others, the Industrial Relations Act, Public Service Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, Pension Benefits Act, and Human Rights Act. We are seeking an individual to provide professional assistance and support with respect to these acts and regulations. The position is in Fredericton.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will process applications and complaints filed with the Labour and Employment Board and ensure they comply with statutory and regulatory standards of procedure and documentation. The candidate will answer inquiries from the public with respect to various legislated processes, assist with drafting of documents and correspondence in both official languages, assist with preparation of the Annual Report, and perform other tasks as required. As well, the incumbent will conduct representation votes as Returning Officer.

WHO YOU ARE:
You possess strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. You are adept at prioritizing your workload and have a keen attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and a minimum of four (4) years of related work experience including experience in reading and interpreting legislation, or have a Law degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.

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

The following operational requirements are also required: occasional travel within province.

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:

• Analytical Thinking / Judgment
• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Concern for Order

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

• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Department's Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of Research Methodologies, Principles and Practices
• 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:
From $2,600 to $3,631 bi-weekly

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are eligible to work in Canada, apply online on-line at eRecruitment by June 11, 2026, indicating competition number: 26-7100-001. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Post-Secondary Education,Training and Labour
Human Resource Services
500 Beaverbrook Court, Suite 100
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-8231
[email protected]

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.

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