Administrative Assistant
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Permanent Position
Open
Fredericton

Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB!

Who we are:
Our vision is to build a high-quality early learning and childcare system that families can rely on, where every child gets the services they need to thrive. At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, we believe in the power of the early years and are committed to making childcare more accessible, affordable, and of the highest quality.

What you will do:
As an Administrative Assistant, you will work directly with the Manager of Early Learning and Childcare Services to provide crucial administrative support to our team. You'll handle a range of tasks with independence, judgement, and attention to detail.

Who you are:
The successful candidate will:

• Manage the application process for new and renewing licenses for childcare facilities, ensuring all documentation is complete and communications are clear.
• Handle the early learning and childcare communication lines (phone, email), providing accurate and timely information to the public, parents, and childcare operators.
• Draft, format, and send correspondence, including letters, memos, and confidential documents.
• Prepare childcare licenses and permits.
• Coordinate translation requests, manage supplies, and process payments.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as needed.

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:

Required Competencies:

• Two-year post-secondary program in the area of administrative professional, office management, or business administration, and a minimum of three (3) years related experience.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) is required.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

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.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Client Service Orientation
• Concern for Order
• Effective Interactive Communication

Technical Competencies:

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

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

Wage:
ASL 3 - $1,625 – $1,971 bi-weekly.

Work environment:

• Office location: Fredericton, NB – Marysville Place
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30
• A professional, scent-reduced environment.

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.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development, and training.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• 1.25 days/month of paid vacation.
• 1.25 days/month of sick time.

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.

How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address, or by email at [email protected] by April 7, 2025, indicating competition number 24-2000-020. 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

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

As per the?Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

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