Bilingual Program Consultant

Bilingual Program Consultant
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD)
PB 5 - 1-Year Maternity Leave
Fredericton

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The Opportunity:

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) supports lifelong learning and ensures high-quality education and care for children and students across the province.

The Early Childhood Development Division is responsible for overseeing all operational support services for licensed and designated early learning and childcare facilities in New Brunswick. This team is also responsible for overseeing the Canada-New Brunswick, Canada-Wide Early Learning and Childcare Agreement which supports transformative initiatives aimed at building a high-quality, affordable, inclusive and accessible early learning and childcare sector that families can count on and where children receive the necessary services to reach their full potential.

The Role:

Reporting to the Director of Early Childhood Operational Support Services, the Program Consultant will be working to ensure quality and effective program delivery within the branch.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and revising program policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Designing new and/or revising existing programs.
• Responding to questions and concerns from operators, educators, and parents predominantly in French.
• Providing support in the interpretation of program policies, procedures, guidelines and standards as it relates to the delivery of programs and services.
• Monitoring operations compliance with provincial program guidelines, procedures, policies, standards, and regulations.
• Performing validations on reporting, financial payment calculations, track and perform adjustments.

Who you are:

We are looking for a client-focused, proactive, self-motivated individual who works well contributing to a team environment. Our team thrives on positivity and working in a fast-paced environment. Because this position requires active collaboration with all stakeholders, the incumbent will be comfortable helping parents, educators and operators to better understand the programs and services we offer.

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:

• University degree in social sciences, or business administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of related work experience, two (2) of which should be in the early childhood field.
• Demonstrated effective relationship management with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral skills in French.
• 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. Level 3+ (advanced plus) is required for the position. This level is characterized by the ability to speak the language with sufficient ease to participate in formal and informal exchanges in a variety of contexts.

Oral Language Proficiency Scale (gnb.ca)

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 with administering grants and subsidies.
• Knowledge of the Early Learning and Child Care sector.

Behavioural Competencies: Check out our competencies here!

• Analytical Thinking/Judgement
• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Relationship / Network Building
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications
• Knowledge of the Department's Fiscal Environment
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Written Communication

Salary:

Pay Band 5: $68,614 - $95,810 annually.

Work environment:

• Management non-unionized position.
• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton NB
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance 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 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 November 15, 2026, indicating competition number 26-2000-C38. 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, N.B. E3B 9M9

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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