The Auditor General of New Brunswick (AGNB) is seeking one candidate to join the AGNB team as a Communications Officer working in our Fredericton office. We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic communications professional who can write, plan and think in a fast-paced environment. As a member of the AGNB team, you may be assigned to any number of communications and/or related duties as required by the Auditor General.
The Communications Officer will play a key role in the planning, development and implementation of various communications and media relations activities and initiatives in support of AGNBs mandate and strategic plan. Specific duties include writing, proofing and editing communications materials, facilitating AG report production, verifying document translation, developing and editing website content, planning and arranging events, preparing and setting up presentations and coordinating media relations.
The successful candidate will possess superior writing and editing skills, as well as familiarity with a broad range of communications tools and media, and the expertise to develop and implement innovative and creative communications solutions with limited resources. Candidates must have a focus for accuracy and detail as well as good coordination and planning skills resulting in value-added communications services. The ability to work independently, to be part of a professional team, and to manage multiple priorities, including certain administrative duties on occasion, is required.
Essential Qualifications:
Candidates should have post-secondary degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related field with a minimum of two years of related work experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Superior written and oral competence in French and English is required.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please state your language capability on your application.
Behavioural Competencies:
The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies: Initiative, Information Seeking, Teamwork and Cooperation, Impact and Influence, Effective Interactive Communications, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking/Innovation, Relationship and Network Building, Client Service Orientation, Results Orientation and Analytical Thinking.
Technical Competencies:
The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies: Planning and Organizing Skills, Presentation Skills, Written Communication Skills and the Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications including web based design.
Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate the above noted qualifications will not be given consideration under this competition.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a scent-reduced work environment.
Annual Salary: $46,540 – $74,360 – Pay Band 4 or 5, Management and Non-Union Pay Plan.
A writing sample and/or case examination, as well as language proficiency testing may be required as part of the interview process. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal history clearance prior to appointment. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level. Candidates are responsible for travel expenses related to this hiring process. We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If interested in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter on or before March 6, 2015 to the following address:
Janice Leahy, CPA, CA
Deputy Auditor General
P. O. Box 758
Fredericton, NB E3B 5B4
janice.leahy@gnb.ca