SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

ASSISTANT DEPUTY MINISTER

(PAY BAND 11)

IN-SERVICE COMPETITION

CENTRAL OFFICE, FREDERICTON

The Department of Social Development is seeking a dynamic and accomplished leader to join the Client Service Delivery Division as Assistant Deputy Minister.

The Department of Social Development works to improve the quality of life for New Brunswick's citizens. We are committed to transforming our service delivery processes and policies to improve the experience of both our clients and our staff. We strive to be a great place to work, and foster an environment where clients feel welcomed, valued and supported. Our focus is ensuring that our province's families, children and seniors receive the services they need, when they need them. The Department offers programs and services to provide greater independence, and improved quality of life and protection to New Brunswickers.

Reporting to the Deputy Minister of Social Development, the Assistant Deputy Minister will be a key member of the Senior Executive Team. Through the leadership of the Client Service Delivery Division, the Assistant Deputy Minister will ensure strategic visioning, integrated planning, and horizontal and vertical collaboration aimed at improved service delivery to our clients throughout the province. The successful candidate will have a proven record of success as an inclusive and dynamic leader who has effectively established strategic goals, accomplished significant change, built strong, positive and collaborative working relationships with networks of contacts and partnerships with individuals at all levels as well as with organizations inside and outside of government, and used sound skills of negotiating and influence to achieve results.

Who are you?

• You a strategic business leader with superior analytical and interpersonal skills.
• You have considerable experience in a government or large corporate setting.
• You have knowledge of New Brunswick's government decision-making and accountability processes, legislative processes as well as inner workings of Federal/provincial/territorial structures.
• You can find innovative solutions to complex problems working in an effective collaborative environment.
• Your educational background includes a master's degree with a minimum of 8 years' progressively responsible related experience OR a bachelor's degree with at least 10 years' progressively responsible related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You have written and spoken competence in English and French.
• Experience in Operational Management is considered an asset.

The successful candidate will demonstrate abilities in the following core executive leadership competencies:

• Coaching and Team Development;
• Relationship / Network Building;
• Strategic Thinking;
• Organizational Awareness;
• Organizational Commitment; and
• Results Orientation.

The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Financial Management
• Human Resources Management;
• Planning and Organizing skills; and
• Written communication.

Operational requirement: Occasional travel within and outside the province.

What can Social Development offer you?

• We offer you the opportunity to support New Brunswickers in times of need. As a member of our organization you will experience the sense of pride that comes from knowing that you are supporting our neighbours and communities. As a leader within our Department, you will be provided opportunities to solve complex societal issues, surrounded by passionate advocates and strong team members.
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Plan and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.

How to apply?

• Candidates are required to demonstrate on their applications how, when, and where they have acquired the qualifications and skills required for this position.
• Resumes should be in chronological order specifying the beginning and end dates in month and year format for all completed education and employment including part-time and full-time employment.
• Language capability should be stated on application.

Salary: $137,384 to $151,164 per annum.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume on-line or by mail at the following address by November 26, 2024 indicating competition number: R76-2024-25-49.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

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.

As per the Civil Service Act, 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 promote a scent-reduced environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The New Brunswick Public Service: Improving the lives of New Brunswickers every day!