MANAGER/EPIDEMIOLOGIST
OPEN COMPETITION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
PERMANENT
FREDERICTON

The Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health as a Manager/Epidemiologist in Fredericton. Reporting to the Chief Epidemiologist, the successful candidate will lead the Applied Epidemiology unit within the Epidemiology & Surveillance Branch and will be responsible for providing technical expert advice and recommendations on disease surveillance, research, investigation of outbreaks, and other related issues (e.g., preparing public health alerts).

As the Manager/Epidemiologist, you will use a population health approach for disease surveillance to:

• Analyze and report disease surveillance system information internally as well as to external partners;
• Monitor trends and patterns of chronic and communicable diseases, comparing and contrasting with national and international information;
• Manage employees in the Surveillance unit, ensuring proper orientation, alignment of work, and guidance while supporting a healthy workplace that promotes retention and opportunities for growth;
• Lead Public Health projects from the proposal stage to full implementation and evaluation;
• Develop and evaluate existing disease surveillance systems, including the identification of necessary revisions ;
• Oversee database development, management, analysis, and research;
• Represent the Department of Health on Federal/Provincial/Territorial committees and working groups;
• Collaborate with other branches, other divisions of the Department of Health, the Regional Health Authorities, and external agencies, as required.

Who you are:

• You are professional with a high degree of integrity and accountability.
• You are an effective communicator, adept at presenting detailed factual and conceptual information on issues that require explanation and interpretation.
• You are recognized for your attention to detail, organization skills and ability to prioritize deliverables.
• You are at your best when you are challenged and engaged.
• You are skilled at leading, mentoring and managing a team of employees.

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Epidemiology and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience, which includes at least one (1) year of experience managing employees.

OR

• Master's Degree in Public Health supplemented with additional training in Epidemiology and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience, which include at least one (1) year of experience managing employees.
• Written and spoken competence in English and French 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 in the use of the statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R).
• Experience with database design, implementation, analysis (passive and active), and visualization.
• Experience in knowledge translation activities (i.e., writing reports, presentations, etc.).
• Experience in outbreak investigation and management.

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:

• Team Leadership
• Analytical Thinking/Judgement
• Conceptual Thinking
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation

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

• Written Communication
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge in Disease Surveillance, Public Health Indicators, and Population Health Models
• Knowledge of research methodologies, principles, and practices
• Presentation Skills

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

Salary: $109,642 to $123,500 per annum (Pay Band 8)

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 April 21, 2025, indicating competition number 35-25-0001. 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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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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