Administrative Assistant

COMPETITION 2026 – NBHC – 01
Administrative Assistant
Permanent Full Time Position
From $ 1 656 to $ 2 334, bi-weekly
(Pay Band 1)

 

The New Brunswick Health Council is seeking a curious, collaborative professional to join our team as an Administrative Assistant. 
 

This role is ideal for someone who:

  • Is passionate about handling a variety of administrative tasks
  • Wants to help maintain efficient workflows
  • Is looking for a collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Strives to provide support to team members and leadership team members 

While you don’t need to be a certified accountant, you should feel comfortable with basic accounting principles. This role requires strong communication skills, excellent time management, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

If you're someone who works well with others, brings a critical and organizational mindset to your work and communicates with clarity, we’d love to hear from you.


Location: This is an onsite full-time position located in Moncton, NB.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

Language: The successful candidate will be working in a bilingual environment daily. As such written and verbal communications skills in both English and French are required.

  • A language aptitude test may be requested.

Application deadline: Wednesday April 1st 2026, at noon 
 

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, Planning & Operations, the successful candidate will:

  • Assist with data entry, record keeping, and basic bookkeeping tasks (Sage 50)
  • Review and reconcile invoices and expenses
  • Prepare and track purchase orders and maintain up-to-date records of financial transactions
  • Prepare, as needed, reports for the Executive Director regarding expenses from various sources or projects
  • Provide general administrative support to management and staff
  • Answer phone calls, emails, and other correspondence in a professional and confidential manner
  • Place orders for computer equipment or software
  • Maintain organized filing systems (digital and physical)
  • Order and manage office supplies and inventory
  • Support internal communication and help ensure smooth office operations

Qualifications

  • A two-year college diploma in business administration or accounting is required (or equivalent experience)
  • At least one year of experience in bookkeeping
  • One to three years of administrative or office support experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) or similar tools
  • Knowledge of Sage 50 or similar accounting software
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Excellent plain-language writing and communication skills in both French and English
  • Strong team player who works well in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
  • Naturally curious, with a desire to understand and explore beyond the surface
  • Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders and building collaborative relationships
  • Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy
  • Adaptable to shifting priorities and comfortable balancing multiple projects
  • Proven reliability and a strong prior performance and attendance record

Additional assets: 

  • Ability to assist with organizing or coordinating activities when required
  • Ability to help with project coordination and process development considered assets
  • Assist with the linguistic revision of texts in French and English
  • Perform data entry and update content on the website
  • Knowledge of government financial practices
     

Why Work with Us?

The New Brunswick Health Council (NBHC) is a provincial organization with a dual mandate of publicly reporting on the performance of the health system and engaging citizens in the improvement of health service quality.
As part of the NBHC, you will have the opportunity to make an impact on improving access to information related to healthcare services and population health in New Brunswick. 
You will play a key role in developing and communicating findings in a way that is accessible and relevant to the public — helping citizens engage more fully with the health system. 
We offer a competitive salary and benefit package as well as excellent opportunities for personal growth and challenge. You will be eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage, pension plans and additional benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we promote a scent-reduced environment.

 

To apply

Send your resume and cover letter quoting competition number 2026 – NBHC – 01 by Wednesday April 1st 2026, at, at noon to the email address below. 

NOTE: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Brenda Bossé
Executive Director, Planning and Operations
E-mail: Brenda.bosse@nbhc.ca