SENIOR HEALTH CONSULTANT
OPEN COMPETITION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
PERMANENT
FREDERICTON
(An alternate work location in New Brunswick may be considered)

The Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Addiction and Mental Health Branch as a Senior Health Consultant. In this role you will be a member of the team that will be responsible for the development and implementation of the key priorities outlined in the 5?year Addiction and Mental Health Action Plan.

As the Senior Health Consultant you will:

• Provide subject matter expertise in system level Addiction and Mental Health Services;
• Develop and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative working relationships with both internal and external key partners and stakeholders;
• Establish project management plans that include continued data collection, stakeholder engagement, and implementation strategies;
• Establish and lead provincial planning and implementation committees;
• Conduct research activities and share knowledge of evidenced-based practices, standards, clinical tools, and other findings that can be used to help inform decisions;
• Monitor new and existing Addiction and Mental Health Services through the use/creation of evaluation frameworks;
• Analyze service utilization data and trends;
• Create and execute comprehensive province-wide plans with the goal of informing and consulting relevant stakeholders to help develop project plans, priorities, and objectives;
• Establish communication plans that support change management and sustained stakeholder engagement;
• Monitor project progress using reporting mechanisms to ensure project success;
• Prepare relevant documentation when required (i.e., results of research reviews, fact sheets, briefing notes, financial reports, etc.);
• Prepare documentation to secure potential vendors via RFPs, purchase of service agreements, contracts, etc.;
• Participate in various Federal, Provincial and Territorial working groups or committees;
• Respond to requests for information from the media, public, stakeholders, etc.

Who you are:

• You are professional with a high degree of integrity and accountability.
• 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 building internal and external relationships, and you have a large network of business contacts.

Essential Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or another related discipline.
• Six (6) years of relevant experience related to addictions and mental health.
• Candidates must be a member in good standing of a professional licensing body, College, or Association
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Written and spoken competence in English 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 one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Experience with, or knowledge of, Project Management methodologies and principles
• Experience with, or knowledge of, Change Management methodologies and principles
• Knowledge of Research Methodologies, Principles and Practices
• Knowledge of and experience with the New Brunswick Healthcare system
• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Department's Policies and Procedures

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.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies: Check out our competencies here!

• Creative Thinking/Innovation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Information Seeking
• Teamwork and Cooperation

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

• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge in Addictions, Mental Health, Primary Health Care, or any combination
• Written Communication

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

Salary: $75,478 to $100,412 per annum (Pay Band 6)

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 February 25, 2025, indicating competition number 35-24-0039. 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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