Program Advisor
Department of Health
Open Competition
Temporary Opportunity (1 Year)
Fredericton / Flexible Work Location in New Brunswick

The Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Public Health Branch as a Program Advisor, reporting to the Director of Prevention & Control.

As a Program Advisor, you will:

• Using a population health framework, assist in the coordination of the provincial Planet Youth project.
• Research, develop, plan, monitor, and evaluate Public Health programs and policies related to upstream prevention and youth substance use.
• Support the community coalitions in Planet Youth pilot sites.
• Provide expertise in community and partner engagement, knowledge translation, policy development, and evaluation.
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables, providing regular reports and developing briefing material for senior leadership.
• Work with the Communications team to support the development of communication plans and social marketing strategies, presenting to partners and overseeing the evaluation of these initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of health promotion strategies.
• Provide stakeholder engagement and relationship building with other Public Health staff, as well as Addictions and Mental Health staff, Department of Health colleagues, the Regional Health Authorities, other Government of New Brunswick departments, and external partners.
• Compile and analyze national and jurisdictional policies and legislative trends.
• Represent Public Health on provincial and national committees.

Who you are:

• You thrive on building internal and external relationships and you have a large network of business contacts.
• Your adept at leading but equally comfortable being part of any team.
• You are skilled at effectively communicating ideas, orally, visually and in-print.
• You pride yourself on your attention to detail, organization skills and ability to prioritize deliverables.
• You thrive on successfully meeting deadlines and producing results.

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, or another health-related program and a minimum of three (3) years of related Public Health experience. OR
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Science, Health Administration, or another health-related program and a minimum of five (5) years of related Public Health experience.
• 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 ensue that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.

Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates that possess the following asset qualification:

• Experience related to health equity, the social determinants of health, and/or prevention of youth substance use.

Candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application the asset qualification, in addition to the essential qualifications, in order to be given further consideration.

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

• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation
• Relationship and Network Building

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

• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge in Population Health
• Planning & Organizing 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: $63,700 to $88,972 per annum (Pay Band 5)

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.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.

How to apply:

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address by July 18, 2024, indicating competition number 35-24-0015. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Health
Human Resources
4th floor, 520 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Telephone: (506) 453-4331
E-Mail: [email protected]

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

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.

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