AddressLegislative Coordinator
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Open Competition
Two-year temporary position
Fredericton
Who we are
We invite you to join the Strategic Initiatives and Policy team! The team provides expert support and advice in strategy development, performance accountability, process improvement, policy development, right-to-information requests, appointments to agencies, boards and commissions, and legislature coordination.
What you will do
Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Policy, you will accurately and efficiently manage the coordination, development and production of all legislative-related submissions to the Executive Council Office and other briefing and information-related materials/activities as assigned. Key responsibilities of this position are:
- Daily monitoring of Legislative Assembly activities
- Identifying, reporting on, and responding to business relating to the department as dealt with in the Legislature, including:
- Coordinating and preparing the legislative and ministerial briefing books
- Coordinating and responding to notices of motion and petitions
- Coordinating ministerial statements and weekly legislative reports
- Collecting, coordinating and providing assistance with advising on the department's responses and reviewing and disseminating information and advice required from the department
- Coordinating and assisting with providing advice on Ministerial and/or Corporation responses for requests for Notices of Motion, Debatable Motions and other Legislative activities
- Monitoring, managing, and updating department websites and service directory
- Coordinating the development and publication of the department's annual report
- Supporting the maintenance of the department's annual calendar and stakeholder list
- Assisting in coordinating ministerial briefing materials for FPT/Intergovernmental meetings
- Assisting with policy-related work as determined by the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Policy
- Become a Commissioner of Oaths
- Other related duties as assigned
Work Environment
- Location: Marysville Place, Fredericton
- Office environment: open office
- Hours of work: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
- Some weekday evenings and weekend work hours may be required
Who you are
You pride yourself in exceeding client expectations, being flexible and supporting your team members. You are a critical thinker and recognized for your sound judgment. You thrive on successfully meeting deadlines, producing results, working with attention to detail and possessing strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. You're proactive, results-oriented, and self-motivated.
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 university degree in Arts, Journalism, Social Sciences, Public Administration or a related field
- Experience in written communications and editing
- Ability to use office technology, software and applications
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
- Written and spoken competence in English and French is required
Wage
$1,749.00 to $2,442.00 bi-weekly (Pay Band 2)
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 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 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, by email to [email protected] or by mail at the following address by February 4th, 2024, indicating competition number R18-2023/2024-129. 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.
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