Community Finance Officer [Department Of Environment And Local Government]

Department of Environment and Local Government

Community Finance Officer

Pay Band 5

Open

Fredericton

Who We Are

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Local Government Division is the primary point of contact between GNB and local communities. With a vision of fostering vibrant and sustainable communities, the division provides support and advisory services to local governments and regional service commissions and is responsible for the administration of Rural Districts (RDs). The division consists of two branches: Regional Collaboration and Planning, which includes the Regional Collaboration and Provincial and Community Planning Units; and Community Finance, Local and Rural Governance which includes the Rural Districts, Local Governance, and Community Finance Units.

The Department of Environment and Local Government provides integrated stewardship through planning and management of land use, and waste management issues. It ensures effective enforcement of, and compliance with, environmental legislation and regulations and provides effective consultation and liaison with local governments, regional service commissions and Rural Districts on governance related issues.

What you will do?

As a member of the Community Finance unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for financial matters relating to Local Governments, Rural Districts and Regional Service Commissions.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Contribute to the preparation of the division's main budget and to the public accounts process.
• Review local governments audited financial statements to ensure consistency.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations relating to requests for the Municipal Capital borrowing Board (MCBB)
• Contribute to the annual local government and rural district budget review and approval process.
• Provide advice and guidance on various financial and accounting matters related to Local Governments, Rural Districts, and Regional Services Commissions.
• Be responsible for overseeing various accounting functions, producing financial reports, and assisting senior management with accounting matters related to the administration of the Rural Districts, including ensuring the production of quarterly and annual reports in a timely manner.

Work environment

• Office layout: cubicles
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.
• Office location: 20 McGloin (Marysville Place), Fredericton.
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30 (office schedule)

Who You Are

You are open to new challenges, solution-oriented and able to work within a fast-paced team environment. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team working towards common goals. You are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of New Brunswickers.

Essential Qualifications

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:

• Possess a professional accounting designation or are in the process of obtaining one.
• Demonstrated proficiency in manipulating data using Microsoft Excel
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Commerce or a related degree, with a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience which must include four (4) years in anaccounting, finance and/or budgeting function within a complex financial environment, which may include financial policy development and research.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Asset Qualifications

• Preference may be given to individuals who have knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Preference may be given to individuals who demonstrate a thorough understanding of municipal finance, structure and administration.

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.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.

• Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
• Please ensure that your preferred language of assessment is identified in your resume.
• Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Behavioural competencies

• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Organizational Commitment;
• Client Service Orientation;
• Analytical Thinking/Judgment;
• Results Orientation;
• Information Seeking;

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Principles
• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications
• Records and Information Management

Wage

Pay Band 5: $2, 378.00 to $3, 322.00 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week

The Department Of Environment And Local Government Offers

• Free Parking and recreational trails. (at Marysville Place)
• A fitness facility (at Marysville Place) for employees at low cost.
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community; (MNU Only)
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• A departmental social committee; and
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, optional health and dental plans, Life Insurance, and participation in the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan;

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

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage applicants to apply on-line at: https://www.ere.gnb.ca or by email to [email protected] by August 22, 2023 indicating competition number 80-23-002. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Environment and

Local Government

P.O. Box 6000

Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1

Telephone: 506-453-2690

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 our communities in which 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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