Strategic Project Advisor

Strategic Project AdvisorDepartment of Environment and Local Government Pay Band 6 Open CompetitionFredericton

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Who we are?

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

The Corporate Services and Strategic Investments Division supports the department by providing financial, human resources, strategic planning, project support, and information management services. This division also administers several funding programs that support local, regional, environmental and climate priorities. The division is responsible for the development and tracking of the Climate Change Action Plan and management of the Climate Change Fund and the Output Based Pricing System.

The Department of Environment and Local Government provides leadership in environmental management and addressing climate change while supporting strong local governance and vibrant communities throughout New Brunswick.

Our vision: Working together for a healthy environment and vibrant communities.

Our mission statement: We are dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the environment while fostering vibrant, sustainable and resilient communities through environmental stewardship, evidence-based approaches and supporting effective local governance.

For more information, please go to our website: Department of Environment and Local Government - gnb.ca

What will you do?

Reporting to the Director of Strategy, Performance Excellence and Engagement Branch, the Strategic Project Advisor is responsible for identifying, enhancing and sustaining improved business processes, organizational performance and services. They will help drive a culture of continuous improvement through leading and facilitating initiatives using a combination of approaches including project management, innovation and human centered-design, agile and Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC/DMADV) methodology. The successful candidate will work collaboratively and support business owners and executive champions to define problems, clarify objectives and develop practical approaches in the delivery of

prioritized projects that may include complex, cross-departmental and large-scale department projects.

As a project professional, the role involves building capacity in the organization through training and coaching, project management, tracking and reporting on progress, facilitating and presenting, as well as assisting with the identification of improvement opportunities across the organization.

Who you are?

You are agile, open to new challenges, solution-oriented with a strong sense of initiative and able to work within a team. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team working towards common goals and results. You are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of New Brunswickers.

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:

Essential qualifications

Bachelor`s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Social Sciences or other related discipline. A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience including two (2) years of project management experience and/or leading or facilitating teams.

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

Written and spoken competence in English 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 that demonstrate one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Certificate in Project Management
• Certificate in Change Management
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies, problem solving and change management practices
• Quality/process improvement experience
• Experience in data analysis
• Presentation and group facilitation skills
• Experience using human-centered design, innovation, or design-thinking methods.

Operational Requirements

Travel throughout the province is required. A valid Class 5 driver`s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick is required.

Behavioural competencies

• Client Service Orientation;
• Effective Interactive Communication;

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment;
• Change Leadership;
• Impact and Influence;
• Relationship / Network Building;
• Results Orientation;

Technical Competencies

• Project Management
• Knowledge of Group Facilitation Techniques
• Presentation Skills

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

Wage

Pay Band 6: $3,021.00 to $4,019.00 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week

Work environment

• Office location: 20 McGloin (Marysville Place), Fredericton.

• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30 (office schedule)

• Possibility of hybrid work within one of our 6 Regional Offices.
• 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.

• Free Parking, secure bicycle storage and recreational trails access. (at Marysville Place)
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community.
• An active departmental social committee; and
• A fitness facility (at Marysville Place) for employees at low cost.

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, or by email at [email protected] by October 5, 2026, indicating competition number 80-26-004. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Environment andLocal Government P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-2690

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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