Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerDepartment of Education and Early Childhood DevelopmentPermanent Position (francophone)Open CompetitionFredericton

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Who we are:

The Educational Facilities and Pupil Transportation Branch provide school districts with support and expertise in the planning and management of educational facilities and pupil transportation. The objective is to create a healthy and secure learning and working environment and we are seeking an individual to join the Educational Facilities Unit as a Senior Project Manager in our central office in Fredericton.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Infrastructure Program Manager, the successful candidate will be a member of the team responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of strategies for the effective management of the province`s school infrastructure which includes 294 schools.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the planning of educational facilities, which includes, recommending capital projects and completing the related consultations with Francophone School Districts, District Education Councils, and community groups. They are responsible for providing leadership to issues related to the operations of school physical plants and following up with School Districts and the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI) on appropriate identified issues. They will review plans and specifications, ensuring compliance with environmental and public safety laws and regulations, as well as managing approved budgetary allotments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, develop and implement effective infrastructure management strategies
• Stakeholder engagement and consultation
• Capital Program project recommendations, planning and implementation
• Prepare documentation for annual capital budget submissions
• Educational facility specifications and construction plan review
• Ensure communication plans for all capital projects are implemented
• Compliance of Environmental and Public Safety laws, regulations and building codes
• Facilitate communication and coordination between DTI and School Districts
• Management of approved budget allocation

Who you are:

You are client-centric and passionate about delivering exceptional service. You demonstrate initiative and are adaptable, organized and solution oriented. You are self-motivated with strong teamwork skills. You enjoy multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines. You are an effective communicator and collaborator, and you have strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Need to have:

• A bachelor`s degree in engineering, architecture or a related field with a minimum of six (6) years of related progressive experience in facility planning, management of physical plant, building administration or relatable building operation field.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and organizing major projects.
• Superior level in French is required for this position. A language evaluation will be offered to those who screen in.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in French and English is required; the positions will mainly conduct business in French. Please state your language capability on your application.

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

Behavioural Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Commitment to Learning
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Self-Confidence
• Concern for Order

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation & the Department`s policies and procedures
• Project Management

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary:
Pay Band 5: $67,600 - $94,406 annually.

Work Environment:

• Office location: Place 2000 (250 King Street, Fredericton)
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15 am-4:30 pm
• 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.
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community.
• 25 days/month of paid sick leave.

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 September 27, 2026, indicating competition number 26-2000-015. 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
Telephone: 1-506-444-4909

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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