Social Development Provincial Program Consultant
Department of Social Development - 6 Jobs
Fredericton, NB
Job Details:
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROVINCIAL PROGRAM CONSULTANT (PAY BAND 5)
OPEN COMPETITION
ONE YEAR OPPORTUNITY
CENTRAL OFFICE - FREDERICTON
The Department of Social Development is seeking an individual to join the Disability Support Program Unit as a Provincial Program Consultant in its Central Office in Fredericton. Remote work may be considered.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the development, implementation and interpretation of provincial program, standards, policies, guidelines and provincial monitoring in relation to services for individuals with disabilities across the continuum of care. The Consultant will lead numerous projects and initiatives within the Branch, provide training and presentations to zone staff and provincial groups, and represent the Branch on internal and external committees. The Consultant will provide consultative services to zone offices in the delivery of services options as well as advice to senior management based on current and projected trends and provincial impact. The Consultant is expected to maintain an awareness of service developments in the province, in other jurisdictions and in professional literature. This position involves establishing effective working relationships with persons both within and outside the Department. The ability to work effectively on an independent basis and within groups is essential. The Consultant must have strong oral and written communication skills, analytical and planning skills, as well as the capacity to cope with short time deadlines. The Consultant will be expected to collect and analyze data specific to program areas. Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work with at least five (5) years related experience. Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate experience in one or more of the following asset qualifications:
- Experience with service delivery for individuals with disabilities
- Knowledge of provincial programs related to disability (Disability Support Program, Family Support for Children with Disability, Income Assistance - Extended Benefits Program).
- Experience in group facilitation
- Experience in project work
Subject to the response of this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate one or more of the asset qualifications on their application in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.
In order to be appointed, candidates must be actively registered with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Travel throughout the province may be required and candidates must possess a valid driver's license.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:
- Analytical Thinking/Judgement
- Relationship/Network Building
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Client Service Orientation
- Effective Teamwork and Cooperation
- Initiative
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:
- Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications
- Planning and Organizing Skills
- Consulting 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: $67,600 to $94,406 per annum
If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply on-line or send your résumé to [email protected] indicating competition number: R76-2026-27-25 by October 7, 2026.
Social Development Human Resource Services
4th floor, 551 King Street
Fredericton, NB
E3B 1E7
Telephone: (506) 462-5096
E-mail: [email protected]
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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