Regional Resiliency Coordinator (PB4)
Community Capacity and Resiliency
Justice and Public Safety
5-year Personal Service Contract
Open
Remote within N.B Extensive Travel in Saint John and Sussex Regions

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 Department of Justice and Public Safety is dedicated to the rule of law, the promotion of the public interest, and the impartial administration of justice and works to improve the safety, security and resiliency of communities and citizens.

Within the Security and Emergencies Division, the Community Capacity and Resiliency Branch challenges conventional program delivery practices with a community driven, government supported approach. This new Branch is responsible for learning from crises and coordinating provincial and regional efforts to help communities become more resilient to future emergencies. Regional teams work in direct alignment with Regional Service Commissions and existing community networks to help implement strategies targeting the social issues that drive the inequitable impact of emergencies on communities.

12 Regional Resiliency Teams across the province are bringing together NGOs, community groups, local business, First Nations, Regional Health Authorities and provincial and local government department representatives to build capacity and create action plans to address areas such as:

• Wellness and mental health
• Stable housing/healthy built environments
• Access to transportation
• Food security
• Emergency preparedness

What you will do:
Reporting to the Manager of Community Capacity and Resiliency, the successful candidate will be responsible to:

• Lead a strategic planning process to develop longer term action plans and annual activities for both regions.
• Further develop the Resiliency Teams in these regions, engaging and bringing the right people to these collaborative tables, leveraging existing networks.
• Work closely with Regional Service Commissions in the Fundy and Kings regions to develop collaborative workplans in the area of community development.
• Chair or co-chair Fundy and Kings regional Resiliency Committee meetings.
• Support regional committees to apply for funding to lead actions in resiliency plans and manage the funding.
• Lead communication between the Branch's provincial team and regional committees.
• Manage the implementation of activities and report on activities in the regional action plans.
• Collaborate with the NB Emergency Measures Organization (NBEMO) to support and inform emergency response.
• Engage key stakeholders in the region and help build and support partnerships within the region.

Work environment:

• Office location: Remote (Work from home)
• Your Team: Small, innovative and diverse team of community minded people
• Monday to Friday, 34 hours per week. Due to the nature of community work, you may be required to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.
• Regular travel within the Fundy and Kings regions is required.

Who you are:
You are passionate about making a true difference in communities and are concerned for the wellbeing of New Brunswickers. You:

• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Have experience with innovative ways to approach community planning and collective action
• Have an ability to problem-solve creatively and manage conflict
• Have experience with group facilitation and presentations
• Possess strong organization and planning skills
• Are a natural collaborator and networker

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:

Behavioral competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies:

• Relationship / Network Building
• Creative Thinking & Innovation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation

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

• Written Communication
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Ability to use Office Technology, Software and Applications

Need to have:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Social Sciences plus 5 years of community development experience
• Valid class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal history clearance and security clearance check.

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

Written and spoken competence in English is required, please state your language capability

Candidates must demonstrate on their application how they have acquired the education and experience for this position. Your resume should be in chronological order, specifying education and employment in months and years, including part-time and full-time employment. Screening for this competition is based on the resume you provide, so please ensure it is up to date when applying.

Nice to Have

• Ability to use and host discussions using online virtual meeting and collaboration platforms such as Teams, Zoom, Miro, etc.
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Training in community development
• Bachelor's degree in community development

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.

Wage
Pay Band 4 (68 hours bi-weekly) $2,047 to $2,863 bi-weekly

What can GNB offer you?

• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community.
• Vacation and sick days will be prorated based on your hours worked

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 and safety.

How to apply
We encourage applicants to apply on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address or
by email at [email protected] by January 12, 2025 indicating competition number R78-2024-0606.

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

Department of Justice and Public Safety
Human Resources Branch
Marysville Place ¿ 20 McGloin Street, 3rd floor
Fredericton, NB E3A 5T8
(506) 453-2719

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

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