Consultant

Finance and Treasury Board

Compensation and Classification Consultant 

Total Compensation and Benefits

Pay Band 3, 4, 5 or 6 – Secondment or temporary opportunity

Fredericton

Open competition

The Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer (OCHRO) at the Department of Finance and Treasury Board is seeking analytical, client service and results oriented individuals in the Total Compensation and Benefits branch to fill the position of Compensation and Classification Consultant.

The OCHRO is responsible for providing the strategic direction and the policy, program and accountability framework for the recruitment, compensation, development, safety, wellness, collective bargaining, benefit design and administration and management of the Government of New Brunswick's (GNB) human resources. 

Reporting to the Director, the Compensation and Classification Consultant will be part of a team of professionals responsible for:

• Facilitating / participating on, job evaluation committees for bargaining classifications.
• Facilitating / participating on, joint job evaluation studies with various bargaining agents in support of classification reviews and the implementation and maintenance of Pay Equity.
• Responding to classification inquiries and requests from departments outside of committee evaluation.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to the labour relation negotiators on all aspects of compensation and classification issues during the collective bargaining process as well as during the administration period of a collective agreement.
• Participating in non-bargaining classification committees and reviews. 
• Responding to classification and compensation inquiries from other jurisdictions. 
• Planning and delivering classification training.
• Preparing pay plans and interpreting compensation policies.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidates must possess:

Pay Band 3

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related degree. 

Pay Band 4

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related degree with a minimum of 4 years of related work experience in the field of Human Resources. 

Pay Band 5

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related degree with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience in the field of Human Resources. 

Pay Band 6

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related degree with a minimum of 6 years of related work experience in the field of Human Resources. 

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that the preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that possess:

• Certified Compensation Professional designation as provided through World at Work.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one, or a combination, of 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: Analytical Thinking and Judgement, Client Services Orientation, Effective Interactive Communication, Results Orientation, Teamwork and Corporation and Organizational Awareness.

TECHNICAL COMPTENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies: Human Resources Management, Writing Skills, Consulting Skills and Planning and Organizing Skills. 

Salary : 

PB 03 - $53,222 to $74,360 per annum 

PB 04 - $58,474 to $81,770 per annum

PB 05 - $66,924 to $93,470 per annum 

PB 06 - $77,766 to $103,454 per annum 

Interested applicants are to apply on-line at  by December 14, 2025 indicating competition number:

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

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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