Contract (OPEN)
Learning Specialist - Trades
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Fredericton

At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD),
we are dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission.

The opportunity:
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps to 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 who are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is a government agency dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission. The work we do aims to develop engaged and ethical citizens who lead balanced lives and have a desire to learn throughout their lives. Our actions in this regard have a positive impact on our communities and help to improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers.

The employees of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development establish programs and offer services that support parents and educators and encourage learners, aged 0 to 20, to achieve lasting and transferable learning that will serve them throughout their lives.

Who you are:
You are passionate about teaching and vocational education and always seeking new ways to motivate students. You work well both alone and as part of a team and are able to work closely with others to achieve common goals. You place great importance on safety, ensuring that standards and practices are followed in all areas of your work.
Curious and on the lookout for emerging trends in the trades, you enjoy incorporating new ideas to enrich learning pathways. You are known for your communication skills, creative approach to problem solving and leadership qualities, which you use to maintain a positive and constructive influence in the school setting, including through your work with vocational teachers.

What you will do:
The successful candidate will play a key role in helping secondary schools increase the availability and accessibility of trades courses. This person will strive to diversify learning pathways, enabling students to explore careers in the trades and making sure that courses meet students' needs and align with their career/life plans.
They will help schools in the Francophone school districts plan and deliver trades courses by optimizing educational support for new teachers and reinforcing workshop safety measures.
The Learning Specialist will also help establish trades exploration centres at the primary level (6-8), giving students opportunities for an initial exploratory experience in the trades. In cooperation with the school districts, the chosen candidate will oversee the development of teaching materials, the equipping of schools and the training of teachers.
This person will also develop and maintain partnerships with organizations and associations within the sector to promote enriching career exploration that aligns with priorities in secondary education. The mandate also includes supporting initiatives to diversify pathways and prepare students for making career decisions.

The key responsibilities of the position are:

• Helping secondary schools increase the availability and accessibility of trades courses.
• Ensuring the diversification of learning pathways, enabling students to explore careers in the trades and making sure that courses meet students' needs and align with their career/life plans.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of trades courses in schools in the Francophone school districts by optimizing educational support for new teachers and reinforcing workshop safety measures.
• Establishing trades exploration centres at the primary level (6-8), giving students opportunities for an initial exploratory experience in the trades. In cooperation with the school districts, the chosen candidate will oversee the development of teaching materials, the equipping of schools and the training of teachers.
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with organizations and associations within the sector to promote enriching career exploration that aligns with priorities in secondary education. The mandate also includes supporting initiatives to diversify pathways and prepare students for making career decisions.

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:

Need to have:

• A master's degree in education and a minimum of seven (7) years' teaching experience in an inclusive public education system.
• Teacher's Certificate 5 and a minimum of five years' experience in vocational education
• A minimum of two years' experience in a support or leadership role
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

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

Nice to have:
Familiarity with the first objective of the 10-year education plan: career and life readiness
Strong teaching and project management skills
Ability to work as part of a team, communicate effectively and promote a safe and innovative learning environment.
Behavioural competencies:

• Effective interactive communication
• Team leadership
• Teamwork and cooperation

Technical competencies:

• Planning and organizing skills
• Specialized subject matter expertise and knowledge

Salary:
Pay Band 7: $85,254 to $103,142 annually

Work environment:

• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton.
• Opportunities for telework.
• Standard hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training
• Free access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• One paid volunteer day per year to give back to the community
• 1.25 days/month of paid vacation
• 1.25 days/month of sick leave

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health and 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 online at www.ere.gnb.ca or by email at [email protected] by March 9, 2025, indicating competition number 24-2000-C44. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Human Resource Services
Place 2000, 250 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
506-259-1908

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

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