Director - Communications

Communications director

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OFFICE

communications & Marketing
INVENTORY

Pay BandS 6 and 7

FREDERICTON

The Opportunity

The Executive Council Office is looking for experienced, strategic and innovative leaders to fill future vacancies as communications directors with the Communications & Marketing Division.

Communications & Marketing is a full-service communications and marketing division serving all other provincial government departments, agencies and boards.

Reporting to a senior director of departmental communications, communications directors lead communications activities for government departments and agencies and serve as the principal advisor to the minister and senior management on the communications implications of all departmental initiatives and activities.

As a director, you work closely with key partners and stakeholders across government to ensure communications activities in your department are aligned with government priorities and initiatives, effectively managed and responsive to the diverse information needs of the public.

Key responsibilities of communications directors on our team include:

• Communicating, writing, planning and organizing in a fast-paced environment.

• Planning, developing, and implementing communications and media relations activities and initiatives for their assigned department.

• Coordinating media relations, issues management, event planning, stakeholder relations and marketing activities within their department along with the central support team.

• Serving as the principal communications advisor to the minister.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong writing and editing skills,
• Excellent coordination and planning skills,
• Familiarity with a broad range of communications and marketing tools and media,
• The ability to develop and implement innovative and creative communications solutions,
• The ability to work independently, to be part of a professional team, and to manage multiple priorities.

Preference may be given to candidates that have:

• Experience working in government communications planning and strategic delivery.
• Proficiency in briefing and advising senior leadership on complex issues.
• Experience in leading a team of staff.

Work Location and Flexibility

• This position is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
• Senior leaders, including directors, are expected to maintain a significant in-office presence to lead their teams effectively, collaborate with colleagues and engage with other leaders throughout government.
• GNB supports flexible work arrangements when appropriate. The level of flexibility may depend on business needs, leadership responsibilities and organizational priorities.
• You may be required to work outside of regular business hours (weekends and evenings) on occasion and travel throughout the province.

Education and Experience

• University degree or two-year college diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related discipline.
• Pay Band 7: A minimum of seven (7) years' experience working in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or a related field.

• Pay Band 6 - A minimum of six (6) years experience working in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or a related field.

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

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

Behavioural Competencies

The successful candidate should have these behavioural competencies:

• Developing Others

• Effective Interactive Communication

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment

• Organizational Commitment

• Results Orientation

• Team Leadership

Technical Competencies

The successful candidate should have these technical competencies:

• Written Communication

• Multitasking and time-management skills

• Planning and Organization Skills

• Ability to use office and communications technology, software and applications

Eligibility to Work in Canada

Candidates must have all required work permits, visas and authorizations and be eligible to work in Canada. It is the candidate's responsibility to secure these requirements.

Salary

Pay Band 7: $94,146 to $113,906 – Management and Non-Union Pay Plan

Pay Band 6: $78,546 to $104,494 – Management and Non-Union Pay Plan

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package including 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.

Recruitment Process

Our normal recruitment process includes:

• Scenario-based test questions
• One in-person interview
• Verification of relevant certifications and references (as applicable)
• All interviews are conducted in English or French as selected by the candidate

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Successful candidates will undergo reference checks.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or other levels within the division.

Interested?

If you are interested in this position, apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/ by June 26, 2026, indicating competition number: 16253.

Human Resources Services

Phone: (506) 259-3145

We thank all those who apply, however, for 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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