FAQ's

Within the New Brunswick civil service, competitions are based upon the merit principle to assure the most qualified individual among the applicants is hired for each position. The qualifications for each job are specified in the competition advertisement.

The New Brunswick civil service, as an equal opportunity employer, actively supports workplace equity for all persons and is committed to including and reflecting the population it serves.

What do we offer?
What kind of competitions are available?
Do I need to be bilingual to apply for all competitions?
Can I apply for competitions if I live outside the country?
Do I have to submit a new application for every separate competition?
How do I apply for a competition?
What happens after I apply?
Who do I contact to follow-up on my application?
What if I would like a career in government but there isn’t a competition that suits my qualifications at the moment?
Where can I apply for summer positions?
Are there other programs for summer students?
Are there other programs for recent grads?

• A rewarding work environment
• An opportunity for career development and advancement
• The tools, training, and support necessary for employees to reach their professional goals
• Competitive salary and benefits

Employee benefits vary depending upon the occupation and the terms of any applicable collective agreement.

Generally, the types of opportunities available with the NB Civil Service are regular full-time and part-time, although seasonal employment is also available.

To cover temporary increases in workloads, departments also hire staff for assignments which are time limited. These are known as casual and contract positions and can offer valuable experience to individuals interested in securing employment in their skill area. The following definitions may be helpful:

• Full-time employment: Employment where a person is required to work the normal period for persons doing similar work.
• Seasonal employment: Employment where the employee is regularly employed for a specific recurring seasonal basis for a period not to exceed 12 months.
• Term employment: Employment where the employee is required for a specific period.
• Part-time employment: Employment which is more than one-third of the normal period for persons doing similar work but less than the full normal period.

No. New Brunswick is a bilingual province and as such some competitions require degrees of competency in both English and French. However there are competitions which require competency only in English and jobs which require competency only in French. Applicants who do not meet the language requirements specified in the competition will be automatically screened out.

Yes as long as you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada (as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada).

Do I have to submit a new application for every separate competition?

Yes because each competition has its own Board of Examiners and considers each application individually. Please ensure that your application includes a telephone number where you can be contacted.

How do I apply for a competition?

We encourage you to apply online using E-recruitment but you may download, complete and print an application for submission by mail.

After the competition closing date the department will review all the applications, select those which meet the criteria and schedule them for interviews and/or testing. If you are selected for this stage you will be contacted by the department.

Following the interview/testing process a Board of Examiners will draw up a list of eligible candidates and select the candidate who had the best results from the process for the position.

At this time, all those who applied for the competition will be informed that the position has been filled.

You can contact the Human Resources branch of the department running the competition. Click here for their contact numbers.

Periodically we require individuals to work on a casual basis. You can send us your e-resume using e-Recruitment and we will keep it in our database for one year during which you may be considered for this type of employment.

However, regular positions within the civil service are generally filled through the competitive process so you should check this site regularly for new competitions.

Where can I apply for summer positions?

The Department of Training and Employment Development also operates a summer job program for positions within the provincial government, at municipalities and non-profit groups. Click here for information on the Student Employment and Experience Development (SEED) Program.

Are there other programs for summer students?

Yes. The Office of Human Resources offers the Summer Mentorship Program for Female Students. Click here for more information.

Yes. The Office of Human Resources offers the New Brunswick Public Service Internship Program. Click here for more information.