Administrative Assistant

Department of Natural ResourcesAdministrative Services - Level 3Administrative AssistantOpen CompetitionBathurst

Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB!

Who we are:

The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for protecting and managing the forests, fish, and wildlife, and for overseeing the development of mineral resources in New Brunswick. The regional operations are responsible for activities and services associated with the operational delivery of forestry, fish and wildlife, forest fire management, and Crown land programs.

What you will do:

As a member of the district administrative team, and reporting to the District Forest Ranger, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing overall administrative support to the district office.

Key responsibilities:

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following: selling permits; reconciliation of daily sales and vendor sales by outside agencies; providing assistance with monitoring of budget activity; providing administrative support to district resource staff, including typing, filing, composing routine correspondence, formatting and proofreading a variety of documents; providing reception services to the department and public, including answering the telephone, dealing with general inquiries, receiving fire call information and fish and wildlife management information; and performing other related duties as required.

Who you are:

• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You excel at providing high-quality client services.
• You are at your best when challenged and thrive on getting results.
• You are recognized for your attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize deliverables.
• You are effective in working independently and collaboratively with colleagues and clients.

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:

• High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by a one-year related post-secondary diploma and a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience, including a minimum of one (1) year of experience providing client service in an office environment.

OR

• A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of four (4) years of related work experience, including a minimum of one (1) year of experience providing client service in an office environment.

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

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. 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 for assessment is identified on your resume. Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Asset Qualification(s):

Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate experience working in a financial environment. Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Client Service Orientation
• Concern for Order
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Specialized subject matter expertise and knowledge of office administration and financial processes;
• Ability to use office technology, software and applications, including Microsoft Office;
• Planning and organizing skills.

Operational Requirement(s):

Must be prepared to work outside of the normal work hours during times of high fire hazard and extreme fire activity; travel within the province as required; work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and changing priorities; work in a wildlife management environment including exposure to a variety of live, dead and injured animals.

Wage: Administrative Services - Level 3

$48,672 to $57,668 annually

Work environment:

• Office location: Bathurst District, 2570, Route 180, South Tetagouche, New Brunswick.
• Work hours: Monday to Friday / 8:15 to 4:30; 36.25 hours per week.

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, 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.
• One paid volunteer day per year to give back to your community.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health and safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health and safety. We promote a scent-reduced environment.

How to apply: We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca, by email at [email protected], or by mail at the following address, by November 12, 2026, indicating competition number DNR-26-13. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Natural ResourcesHuman Resource ServicesHugh John Flemming Forestry Centre1350 Regent StreetFredericton, NB E3C 2G6

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 (EEO) 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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