Director of Policy & Corporate Secretary

NEW BRUNSWICK HOUSING CORPORATION Director of Policy & Corporate Secretary

Pay Band 7 Open Competition

Fredericton, NB
We are seeking an analytical and process driven senior leader to join the recently renewed and restructured New Brunswick Housing Corporation (NBHC), as the Director of Policy and Corporate Secretary in its Central Office in Fredericton.
Who we are.

The NBHC is focused on working with all levels of government, community groups, organizations, and the private sector to identify and maximize housing development opportunities while providing support through a housing strategy to positively impact New Brunswickers.

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Policy and Corporate Secretary is responsible for fulfilling duties that support the effective functioning of the Board; serving as the liaison between the Board and the NBHC Executive team; and providing direction and oversight regarding the implementation of Board directives. The Corporate Secretary attends all Board and Board Committee meetings and ensures that the Board has the resources they require to discharge their responsibilities and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.

The Director of Policy and Corporate Secretary is also responsible for developing NBHC's policy plan; overseeing the development of and amendments to legislation, standards and policies; and developing and overseeing all internal processes related to implementing the policy plan.

Specific duties will also include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Responsible for leading, directing and monitoring reporting on implementation of policies.
• Supporting the Board Chair in preparing agendas; organizing meetings, logistics, agendas, submissions, and briefing materials for Board and Board committee meetings
• Supervision of the production of NBHC's annual report, and preparation for appearances at Public Accounts for Crown Corporations
• Management of NBHC's Privacy Management Framework and ensuring compliance with the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RTIPPA), organization wide.
• Ministerial communications
• Frequent engagement/interactions with Stakeholders
• Financial management of small operational budget

Need to have (essential qualifications)

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Education, Business or Public Administration, Law or a related discipline plus a minimum of five (5) years related work experience, of which three (3) years directly relate to work with and/or developing/implementing policy and one (1) year of direct supervisory experience in staff management is required.
• OR a Bachelor's degree in in Social Sciences, Education, Business or Public Administration, Law or a related discipline and a minimum of seven (7) years related work experience, of which three

(3) years directly relate to work with and/or developing/implementing policy and one (1) year of direct supervisory experience in staff management is required.
Subject to the response to this competition, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered, or the required years of experience may be increased.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.
BEHAVIOURALCOMPETENCIES

The successful candidate will possess the following leadership competencies.

• Analytical thinking/Judgement
• Relationship Building
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation
• Coaching and Team Development
• Organizational Commitment
• Organizational Awareness

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Planning and Organization
• Research/Consulting experience
• Presentation Skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to use Office Technology, Software and Applications.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.
Nice to haves (asset qualifications )
Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate one or more of the following asset qualifications.

• Comprehensive understanding of the corporate, legal and fiduciary responsibilities of a Board of a Crown Corporation
• Familiarity with the NB Housing Act or other legislation
• Direct experience with intergovernmental structures, protocols and processes.

Subject to the response to this competition, 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.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The following operational requirements are also required:

• Travel throughout the province may be required.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
Salary: $88,712-$107,328 per annum - Pay Band 7 Management and Non-Union Pay Plan
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume on-line or by mail at the following address by April 19, 2024 indicating competition number: R37-2024-25-7.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
New Brunswick Housing Corporation
Human Resource Services
4th floor, 551 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1E7
Telephone:
E-mail: [email protected]
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
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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