Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Administrative Services Level 3

Administrative Assistant

Open

Design Branch

Fredericton

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 Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has a broad mandate and is committed to maintaining and improving New Brunswick’s public infrastructure. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s mission is to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy and quality of life by providing and supporting sustainable infrastructure that allows for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and government services to the public. Not only is the department responsible for managing over 18,000 kilometers of provincial highways, it also manages the planning, design and construction of hospitals, schools and other government buildings.

What you will do

The Design Branch is seeking an individual to join the administrative support team as an Administrative Assistant.

Reporting to the Business/Financial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

- - preparing tender documents;
- - processing and submitting invoices;
- - data entry/management;
- - supporting various technicial teams;
- - managing and maintaining various programs;
- - maintaining a current and accurate filing system;
- - working with various spreadsheets and data bases;
- - preparing and formatting documents and reports;




- - maintaining a supplies inventory;
- - attending administrative support meetings.

Work environment:

- - Office location: 440 King Street, Fredericton.
- - Open office layout.
- - Standard hours of work: Monday – Friday.
- - We promote a scent-reduced environment.

Who you are

Key behavioural competencies:

- - Analytical Thinking/Judgment
- - Concern for Order
- - Effective Interactive Communication
- - Flexibility
- - Results Orientation
- - Teamwork and Cooperation

Technical competencies:

- - Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications
- - Planning and Organizing Skills
- - Written Communication

Essential Qualifications:

- - High school diploma or GED supplemented by successful completion of a one (1) year post-secondary diploma in Office Administration or other post-secondary education in a related field and three (3) years of related experience.
- - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

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.




- - Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
- - Please ensure that your preferred language of assessment is identified in your résumé.

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate the following assets:

- - experience working with tender documents;
- - experience working with an engineering team;
- - experience working with PGMS, OFIS, Access databases.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure offers:

- - Meaningful work and the opportunity to support New Brunswickers in times of need.
- - Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
- - Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
- - Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.

SALARY:

Administrative Services Level 3

Current Wages: $1,625.00 to $1,971.00 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week.

New Wages: $1,872.00 to $2,218.00 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week.

The wage rates identified under the Recent Wage Rates reflect the recently signed New Brunswick Union (NBU) Collective Agreement and will be implemented in December 2026.

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📌 Administrative Services Level 3 (Fredericton)
🏢 Government of New Brunswick
📍 Fredericton