Project Management Coordinator

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Within a National Research Council Office across Canada 

Organizational Unit: Industrial Research Assistance Program 

Classification: AS-2 

Tenure: Continuing 

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC 

Work Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location and is eligible for hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite).

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization. 

We are looking for a Project Management Coordinator to support the Industrial Research Assistant Program (IRAP). The Project Management Coordinator would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Working within IRAP’s Program Control and Oversight (PCOT) team, you will support the PCOT team by managing the information management of all program control and oversight data,  developing, maintaining and supporting tracking and coordination tools. You will liaise with peers, contractors and other IRAP and NRC teams to create reporting updates on collaborative projects and monitor data quality.

You will support the Program Control and Oversight (PCOT) team by monitoring the team mailbox and triaging or addressing questions and problems assigned to the team. You will provide recommendations for the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools, as well as offering administrative and coordination support to the Program Control and Oversight  (PCOT) team.
 

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

College or a university degree and a project management certification.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

• Significant experience* in project management co-ordination using Azure, MS Project, Planner in order to coordinate activities, manage tasks, and projects, organize information, create status reports, analyze data and information, and presenting the information.
• Significant experience* in the application of project management principles and the implementation of best practices.
• Experience using MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams.
• Significant experience supporting various clients and stakeholders.

*Significant is defined as the depth, breadth and diversity of experience normally acquired through performing a broad range of various activities, over a period of approximately three(3) years.

Asset:

• Working experience with SharePoint.

Reliability Status

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC 

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Knowledge of project management theory and practices.
• Sound knowledge of operational and financial management within a large organization preferably within a Canadian federal government context.
• Ability to undertake basic research, present options and provide rationale for recommendation, specifically related to their project management coordination work.
• Ability to read and interpret financial and project information. 
   

• Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
• Management services - Communication (Level 2)
• Management services - Initiative (Level 2)
• Management services - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profiles Management Services ;

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Salary under review
From $60,143 to $70,963 per annum. 

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans. 

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season.  We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially. 

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• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (21611) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone : 343-575-9808

Closing Date: 2 April 2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time 

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.