1601-001 Telecom Officer

Ensures that all business units have a designated Telecom Officer, and that Telecom Officers are aware of the responsibilities of this role.

Overview

Definitions

Business Units 

GNB business organizations within the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches. These units include, but are not limited to, departments, school districts, hospitals, crown corporations, legislative bodies, and the court system. Business units can provide services to the public or to other units within government. The specific range of business units impacted by any given policy instrument will be found in the Application section. 

IT Service Delivery Organization (IT SDO) 

Specific business units across the Government of New Brunswick (GNB) responsible to procure, manage and support technology (e.g., hardware, software, telephony). For example, the Part I and Part III IT SDO is Service New Brunswick (SNB). 

Directive

Deputy Heads or delegates of all relevant business units are to designate an individual to act as Telecom Officer. 

IT Service Delivery Organizations (IT SDO) are to provide support and training to Telecom Officers. 

Purpose

The purpose of this directive is to ensure that all business units have a designated Telecom Officer, and that Telecom Officers are aware of the responsibilities of this role. 


About the publication

Type: Directive
File type: PDF (212 KB)
Pages: 3
Publisher: Office of the Chief Information Officer
Published: 2026/05/20
Last updated: 2026/09/24

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