About this role
Regional Director Department of Environment and Local Government Pay Band 7 Open Competition BathurstInterested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB!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 Authorizations and Compliance Division is responsible for the administration and management of regulatory programs and activities as well as responding to inquiries and concerns from the public related to departmental programs and environmental emergencies. The division consists of the Authorizations Branch, the Regional Operations and Emergency Management Branch, the Resource Management and Remediation Branch and the Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Branch. The Department of Environment and Local Government provides leadership in environmental management and addressing climate change while supporting strong local governance and vibrant communities throughout New Brunswick. Our vision: Working together for a healthy environment and vibrant communities.Our mission statement: We are dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the environment while fostering vibrant, sustainable and resilient communities through environmental stewardship, evidence-based approaches and supporting effective local governance.For more information, please go to our website: Department of Environment and Local Government - gnb.caWhat will you do? Reporting to the Executive Director, Regional Operations and Emergency Management Branch, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the Department's environmental programs and services at the regional level, and for managing the regional office. This includes: the implementation and delivery of the Department's programs and services, ensuring that all service delivery reflects the Department's vision and strategies; effectively leading staff in administering the statutes and regulations on behalf of the Minister; successfully implementing the Compliance and Enforcement Policy, in partnership with the Department of Public Safety, as it pertains to occurrences within the region; day-to-day management of staff and fostering teamwork; budgetary monitoring and accountability; reviewing and providing advice in relation to issues; government officials, and members of the public in a timely, factual and proactive manner; and, developing strong links with Central Office staff to ensure cooperative and consistent service delivery. Who you are? You are open to new challenges, solution-oriented and able to work within a team. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team working towards common goals. You are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of New Brunswickers. 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:Essential qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, a minimum of eight (8) years of related work experience that demonstrates knowledge of environmental management including two (2) years in a managerial capacity involving human and financial management responsibilities; OR an applicable Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, a minimum of eight (8) years of related work experience that demonstrates knowledge of environmental management, including one (1) year in a managerial capacity involving human and financial management responsibilities and successful completion of a recognized management training/development program (Public Service Management Program, Human Resources Management Program, Management Development Program). An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language cap