social policy advisor

SENIOR POLICY ADVISOROPEN COMPETITIONDEPARTMENT OF HEALTHPERMANENTFREDERICTONThe Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Policy and Legislation Branch as a Senior Policy Advisor, to support sound decision-making at the senior leadership level in the Department of Health and the Regional Health Authorities.As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will:Lead research and policy analysis, develop policy options and prepare legislative and regulatory proposals according to established standards to support decision making by government;Develop Memoranda to the Executive Council;Prepare briefing materials and brief the Minister and senior management on policy issues and legislative proposals;Represent the Department on interdepartmental working groups;Organize consultations with the Department's stakeholders;Perform various other duties as required.Who you are:You are an effective communicator, adept at presenting detailed factual and conceptual information on issues that require explanation and interpretation.You are adept at critical analysis and recognized for your sound judgement.You are recognized for your attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to prioritize deliverables.You have well-developed writing skills to prepare material where interpretation, analysis, assessment, creativity, knowledgeable use of terminology, and precise articulation of ideas or opinions, are necessary to communicate effectively.You are comfortable and effective working with executives, external stakeholders, clients and all levels of the organization.Essential Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Law, Public or Business Administration, Health or Social Sciences, or a related field.Six (6) years of related experience.An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability on your application.Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensue that your preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies: Check out our competencies here!Analytical Thinking/JudgmentStrategic ThinkingEffective Interactive CommunicationTechnical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:Written CommunicationPlanning and Organization SkillsKnowledge of the Policy Development ProcessRésumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.Salary: $78,546 to $104,494 per annum (Pay Band 6)What can GNB offer you:Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.Free accessto Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.How to apply:We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address by August 7, 2026, indicating competition number 35-26-167. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.Department of HealthHuman Resources4th floor, 520 King StreetFredericton, NB E3B 5G8Telephone: (506) 453-4331E-Mail: HR-RH.DH-MS@gnb.caWe thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.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 O