Environmental Impact Assessment Portal Coordinator Department of Environment and Local Government Pay Band 4 Contract / Secondment (1 year)Fredericton

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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 Environmental Science and Climate Change Division is responsible for the environmental review of major projects, monitoring the air and water resources of New Brunswick, addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation, policy direction and legislative agenda development for the department. It provides scientific assessment and environmental protection advice and reports on the state of the environment, leads initiatives promoting the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the adaptation to impacts of climate change, develops programs and policies, and provides technical, scientific and engineering support. This includes interpreting, evaluating and maintaining awareness of research and developments in environmental health and climate issues and initiatives on behalf of the department. The division consists of the following branches: Climate Change and Sciences, Environmental Impact Assessment, Healthy Environments, Policy, and Strategic Policy Initiatives.

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.ca.

What will you do?

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Branch operates and provides services using three interacting web-based portal systems: the EIA Branch Portal, Proponent EIA Portal, and Technical Review Committee (TRC) EIA Portal.

The Portals were developed by International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) using a cloud-based Oracle Client Relationship Management (CRM) platform.



On-going support is required to manage enhancements and client services when technical issues arise.

As a member of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Branch and reporting to the Branch Director, the EIA Portal Coordinator is responsible for, among other things:

- Attending and participating in all EIA Portal Committee (DELG/SNB/IBM) meetings; assisting with and prioritizing EIA Portal enhancements/bugs resolution and maintaining the list of enhancements up-to-date.
- Communicating tasks to IBM and working with developers to provide clarifications and complete testing of changes, and communicating changes to users.
- Providing support and advice to all portal users as required.
- Providing training for current portal users (e.g., EIA Branch staff, Technical Review Committee members and Project Proponents).
- Developing and maintaining EIA Portal user manuals and other training materials to assist users.
- Monitoring data in portal and advising appropriate EIA branch members of data quality issues.
- Providing quarterly updates of EIA review metrics to the Director of the EIA Branch.

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: Customer service oriented, excellent communication skills

Essential qualifications

University degree in Information Systems or Information Sciences or other related disciplines and a minimum of four (4) years of related work experience in IT support / customer service OR a college diploma in IT Network Administration, IT Business Analysis or IT User Support Technician, and a minimum of six (6) years of related work experience in IT support / customer service is required.

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 capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.



Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Asset Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate one or more of the following asset qualifications:

- Previous experience in an IT user support role

Behavioural competencies

- Client Service Orientation;
- Effective Interactive Communication;

- Analytical Thinking/Judgment;
- Creative Thinking/Innovation.

Technical Competencies

- Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Department's Policies and Procedures,
- Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications.

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

WagePay Band 4: $2,271 to $3,176 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week.

Work environment

- Office location: 20 McGloin (Marysville Place), Fredericton.

- Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30 (office schedule)

- We promote a scent-reduced environment.

What can GNB offer you?

- Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan;
- Opportunities for career growth, professional development, and training;
- Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services;
- Free Parking, secure bicycle storage and recreational trails access (at Marysville Place);
- 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community;
- An active departmental social committee; and

- A fitness facility (at Marysville Place) for employees at low cost.

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 September 14, 2026.

Department of Environment andLocal Government P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: (phone hidden)

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

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.

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📌 Environmental Impact Assessment Portal Coordinator (Fredericton)
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