Policy and Research Advisor

Job Description

Policy and Research Advisor

Finance and Treasury Board

Pay Band 3

Open

Fredericton

Permanent Full-time

Who We Are

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) division of Finance and Treasury Board has an opportunity for a Policy and Research Advisor to join our team. Become part of our dynamic, progressive team of professionals in an environment in which you can learn, grow, and support the creation of innovative strategies to help the Government of New Brunswick (GNB) deliver on its business objectives.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, the Policy and Research Advisor will assist the Information Access and Privacy Unit ("Unit") in providing strategy, policy, leadership, expert advice, training and guidance on information access and privacy to GNB and other public entities governed by the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act ("Act").

The position responsibilities include:

• undertaking research initiatives exploring best practices and innovations in the field of information access and privacy;
• compiling and analyzing data and information to help inform key decisions;
• assisting with legislative proposals concerning the Act;
• supporting access to information and privacy management processes;
• providing guidance to members of the public and to organizations working to comply with the Act;
• helping to develop training and communications materials;
• providing support to Legislature by preparing briefing notes and other documentation; and
• contributing to overall operations as required.

"Must Have" QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in public policy, law, arts, business administration, information management, or related field of study. Experience in an administrative role OR conducting policy or legal research, preferably with a government agency, is required.

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 the preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

"Nice to Have" QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference may be given to candidates that possess one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Written and spoken competence in French; and
• Experience with information access and privacy.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Who You Are

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidates will possess the following behavioral competencies: Analytical Thinking/Judgement, Client Service Orientation, Flexibility and Teamwork, Results Orientation, Strong analytical skills and research skills, Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidates will possess the following technical competencies: Effective Communications, Ability to use Office Technology, Software and Applications, Presentation Skills, Planning and Organizational Skills.

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

Salary: $50,648.00 to $70,772.00 annually.

We subscribe to the principle of equal access to employment and advocate an environment where scented products are used with discretion.

Candidates on the eligibility list could be considered for future vacancies.

Interested applicants are to apply on-line at by May 29 th , 2024, indicating competition number: 10558.

Human Resources Services

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We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the Civil Service Act , 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.

We promote a scent-reduced environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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