School Food Program Lead
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Pay Band 7
2 contractual positions / Open competition
Fredericton

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Who we are:
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.

What you will do:
We are seeking two dynamic and passionate School Food Program Leads to oversee and lead our school food programs, with a focus on building relationships with schools and districts, ensuring the effective delivery of nutritious lunches to students, and supporting the overall success of the New Brunswick school food program.

The key responsibilities of the positions are:

• Collaborate with district and school administrators, nutritionists, local food suppliers, and other stakeholders to assess the needs and requirements for the lunch program in each school.
• Develop a detailed plan for the school food program, incorporating healthy, balanced, and sustainable meal options.
• Build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with community partners, local government agencies, non-profits, and other organizations to ensure the program aligns with community health initiatives and sustainability goals.
• Oversee the roll-out of the school food program, ensuring smooth and timely implementation across multiple schools or districts.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the success of the food program.
• Work with the school administration to develop and manage the budget for the food program.

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:

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in community engagement, education, business administration or a related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years of proven experience in program management, community relations, or food systems development.
• Experience with leading projects and successful implementation of programs.
• Experience in relationship building with vendors, community organizations, and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 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.

Nice to have:

• Understanding of or experience with catering healthy meals to multiple establishments.
• Written and oral communication skills.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Relationship/Network building
• Results Orientation
• Creative Thinking/Innovation

Technical Competencies:

• Project management
• Planning and Organizing skills
• Consulting skills

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

Wage:
Pay Band 7 - $91,832 to $111,124 annually.

Work environment:

• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton, N.B.
• Possibility of remote work within New Brunswick.
• 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 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.
• One paid volunteer day per year to give back to your community.
• Minimum of 1.25 days/month of paid vacation.
• 1.25 days/month of paid sick leave.

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 27, 2025, indicating competition number 25-2000-C01. 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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