Policy Analyst

Senior Policy Analyst

Pay Band 5

Executive Council Office

Fredericton 

Open Competition

Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB!

We are seeking a proactive, innovative, and detail-oriented professional with a passion for governance, policy development, and driving meaningful change. You will play a key role in shaping the way governance, policy, and strategic initiatives are developed and executed across the province. As a Senior Policy Analyst, you will work closely with senior leaders and departments across GNB to ensure streamlined processes and informed decision-making. This is a pivotal opportunity for a skilled adaptable professional ready to make a lasting impact in the public sector.

Who we are:

ECO is building a team of people who are passionate about policy development and public administration and seek to deliver sustainable results for GNB.  We’re committed to our work through collaborative approaches, having fun and most importantly helping ensure each other’s success. 

Our dynamic, progressive team of policy professionals work in an environment in which you can learn, grow, create and support innovative strategies to help GNB deliver on its priority initiatives.

The Governance branch is a diverse team responsible for working across GNB to provide governance advice, support on appointments to provincial agencies, boards and commissions (ABCs), ensure accountability requirements for Crown bodies, as well as to lead initiatives and support policy proposals requiring Cabinet approval.   

What you will do:

In this role, you’ll use your expertise to analyze complex information, engage with stakeholders, and provide innovative solutions that drive meaningful change. Working with the Governance branch, you’ll contribute to effective policy development and enable smooth operations across GNB by delivering sound advice, strategic direction, and collaborative problem-solving.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing process oversight on appointments to ABCs including coaching and guidance to departments/agencies to ensure effective management. 

• Working with departmental staff including senior officials, as well as the Premier’s Office to provide advice and recommendations on appointments.

• Analyzing and providing advice on existing and proposed legislation related to governance.

• Working with departments to inform proposals for government decision making relating to policy, legislative and regulatory proposals.

• Providing advice, briefing materials, presentations and other recommended courses of action, including identifying risks and opportunities to senior leadership.

• Leading and managing departmental and intradepartmental initiatives.

• Promoting and supporting clear communications and effective working relationships across the organization. 

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree and five years professional experience in the field of project coordination, research, and policy analysis, e.g., Social Sciences, Public Administration, etc. 

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage daily workload, establish priorities and work independently

• Experience in project and process management

• Demonstrated ability in organizing and supporting delivery of training, workshops, surveys, focus groups, consultations, events, including using relevant innovative technology

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills and professionalism in all interactions with senior leaders, departmental policy teams and others

• Ability to work across various organizational departments, fostering efficiency, teamwork, collaboration, and leadership.

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

Depending on the number of applications received for this competition, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Candidates should clearly state the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration. Please include your language proficiency in your application and clearly indicate your preferred language for assessment.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

 Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate:

• Experience in facilitating interdepartmental collaboration.

• Experience in machinery and process of government. 

• Experience in project management.

• Coursework in public administration.

• Experience dealing with confidential information.

• Experience in human resources and HR processes.

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.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Teamwork and Cooperation

• Analytical Thinking /Judgment

• Organizational Awareness

• Relationship / Network Building

• Results Orientation

• Effective Interactive Communication

• Client Service Orientation

• Strategic Thinking

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES 

The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Consulting Skills

• Planning and Organizing Skills

• Oral and Written Communication

• Knowledge of Organization Development Approaches and Practices

• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge

• Project Management

Salary:  

Pay Band 5 – $68, 614 to $95, 810 per annum

What can GNB offer you? 

• The opportunity to have a truly profound positive impact

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan

• Opportunities for career growth, professional development, and training

• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services  

• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community 

• Paid Vacation Benefits

Providing a safe workplace for all. 

Your health and safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health and safety.

Interested applicants are to apply on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca, by October 21, 2026 indicating competition number: 17641**.** This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Human Resources Services 

E****mail address: HR.Recruitment@gnb.ca

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

As per the Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment. 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

Together, we are co-creating a more inclusive and supportive GNB.

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