Senior Project Manager
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Engineer 3
Open Competition
Marysville Place, Fredericton

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

Who we are:
We invite you to join the Parks and Capital Team!

The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture fosters economic growth, pride of place and the well-being of New Brunswickers through the conservation, development, and promotion of New Brunswick's natural, cultural, recreational and heritage resources. We strive to make New Brunswick the top vacation designation and the top place to live in Atlantic Canada. We are passionate problem-solvers who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

What you will do:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Parks and Capital, you will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of strategies for the effective management of the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture's capital infrastructure projects, which include new building construction, tourism and park infrastructure, signage and trail infrastructure.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing engineering and technical support, advice, recommendations and guidance to the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture on the Capital Infrastructure program for provincial parks, attractions and other provincial assets, such as provincially designated trail networks
• Managing the department's capital budget and providing monthly project updates
• Coordinating resources to ensure capital projects are completed within specified timeframes and within budget allocations
• Collaborating with all stakeholders including other GNB departments to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, such as environmental, public safety, transportation, land acquisitions, archaeology testing, etc.
• Working with engineers and designers from other GNB departments, as well as outside consultants to ensure that the technical aspects of projects are designed and tendered as scheduled
• Representing the Department on various internal committees, as well as external consultation
• Performing other related duties as required

Who you are:
You have strong project management skills, including financial budgeting and tracking and the ability to productively communicate with multiple stakeholders. Your drive for excellence, and the ability to be a team player will ensure success in this position.

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 of Science in Engineering or in Architecture (Landscape) with a minimum of five (5) years of related experience which include two (2) years of project management
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick
• Valid Class 5 New Brunswick Driver's License
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered

Written and spoken competence in English 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:

• Experience in asset management
• Experience in reviewing design drawings
• Experience in engineering analysis

Behavioural Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgement
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Initiative
• Results Orientation
• Concern for Order

Technical Competencies:

• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
• Project Management
• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Department's Policies and Procedures
• Consulting Skills

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

Wage:
Agriculture, Veterinary, Engineering, Land Surveying and Architecture (Engineer 3): $2840.95 to $3888.52 bi-weekly

Work environment:

• Office location: Marysville Place, 20 McGloin Street, Fredericton
• Standard hours of work: Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
• Significant travel required within the province
• 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
• 1 paid volunteer day per year to give back to your community
• 1.25 days/month of paid vacation

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, by email to [email protected] or by mail at the following address by April 27, 2025, indicating competition number R18-2025/2026-004. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Human Resource Branch
Marysville Place, 4th floor
P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
(506) 453-3115

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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