Manager, Business Services
One (1) Regular position
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Competition # E21521-2024

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced business professional to join our team and oversee the vital back-office business-enablement services required to support the Mactaquac Life Achievement Project (MLAP). This is a leadership role that requires overseeing all project services, including project controls, document management, risk assessment, and reporting to ensure that the necessary services are in place for successful project execution. This role is integral to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations for our Project Managers and Major Works Leads.

The Manager, Business Services is responsible for managing key project services, such as schedule and cost controls, accounting, finance, reporting, IT/IM support, and liaising with the broader corporation to ensure alignment with corporate goals, while enabling the seamless execution of project activities. As the Manager, Business Services, you will play a crucial role in supporting the project managers and other team members by providing essential data and services for decision-making, ensuring all project functions are appropriately supported under the direction of the MLAP Project Director.

Key responsibilities include the development and implementation of the following:

• Project Support and Business Services: Ensures that all essential "back-office" business-enablement services (such as accounting, finance, reporting, IT/IM support) are in place to support the project manager and main works leads. This also includes ensuring alignment with corporate processes or diverging when necessary.
• Project Services Oversight: Oversees all project services, including controls, scheduling, document control, risk management, and reporting. It provides vital information to aid decision-making by project managers and ensures that services support project needs in terms of cost control, scheduling, and compliance with policies and standards.
• Project Controls and Corporate Alignment: Ensures that project controls and services link back to corporate reporting and controls. They are responsible for the integrity of cost control, scheduling, and document management systems, and ensuring they align with corporate standards, especially for major contracts.
• Team Management: Manages the Business Services team, ensuring that the team has the necessary expertise and resources, whether through permanent staff, temporary employees, consultants, or secondments, to meet the evolving needs of the project. The team may grow significantly as the project progresses.

Our ideal teammate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Eight years of experience in construction projects and programs with in-depth knowledge of and hands-on experience with large public works projects, particularly in the realm of heavy civil works
• Three years of experience in a leadership role within a major project environment with demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively, ensuring alignment with project objectives
• Five years of experience specifically in project controls
• A Professional designation such as CPA, CFA, or P.Eng is considered an asset
• Experience working with Crown Corporations is considered an asset
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to challenges and the ability to adapt to changing project needs
• High attention to detail and commitment to ensuring project success through effective back-office support
• Ability to manage and mentor a growing team, ensuring they have the resources and expertise needed for the project's success

An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.
An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!
Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.
NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials
To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.
For questions concerning this job opening please contact Melissa Morin at [email protected].
Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, December 17, 2024

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.