Department of Finance and Treasury Board

PB 8 Director of Treasury Board Secretariat Services

Open Competition

The Department of Finance and Treasury Board is seeking an individual to join the Budgets and Financial Management Division as the Director of Treasury Board Secretariat Services working in Fredericton. The Treasury Board Secretariat Branch plays a key role in providing secretariat services to the Treasury Board and acts as the liaison between the board and government departments and agencies providing financial and policy leadership and expert advice to senior executives, departmental directors, managers, and staff and to several high profile and diverse client departments including the Office of the Premier and the Executive Council Office.

As the leader of the Treasury Board Secretariat Services team, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial governance, budgeting, policy implementation and managing public sector resources. They will provide advice and guidance to government with respect to budget and resource allocation, fiscal policy matters, financial risk management and compliance activities. They will support the Treasury Board Committee of Ministers in evaluating and reviewing all matters relating to financial management, the annual budget, human resource management, and administrative policy. The successful candidate will act as a primary liaison with government departments, be responsible for providing oversight and direction to a team of financial analysts and provide briefings and recommendations to senior officials including the President and Secretary of Treasury Board and other Ministers.

Candidates must also be agile, outcomes-focused, highly motivated, and positive-thinking.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:University degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Commerce. A minimum of 8 years of related work experience in financial management, budgeting, and policy development fiscal policy is required. Knowledge of public sector financial management, accounting standards, government regulations and fiscal policy. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Strong leadership and communication skills in dealing with many different individuals at various levels and excellent judgement and ability to assess and present complex financial information to non-expert stakeholders is also required.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate experience and/or certification in one or more of the following:

• Leadership
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Ability to assess, interpret and provide recommendations on complex fiscal policy transactions

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the 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:

• Coaching and Team Development
• Organizational Awareness
• Impact and Influence
• Relationship / Network Building
• Results Orientation
• Strategic Thinking

TECHNICAL COMPTENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Departments Policies and Procedures
• Human Resource Management
• Knowledge of the Department(s) Fiscal Environment and accounting and financial principles
• Presentation skills
• Written communication
• Planning and Organizing Skills

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: From $108,030 to $121,680 annually.

What can GNB offer you?

• The opportunity to have a truly profound positive impact
• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community
• Paid Vacation Benefits

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 & Safety.

We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by January 30, 2025, indicating competition number: 13062 This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Human Resources Services

Phone: (506) 457-3592

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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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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