Senior Project Manager, Scientific Infrastructure

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: Ottawa

Organizational Unit: Executive Offices 

Classification: RCO 

Tenure: Continuing 

Language Requirements: One bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC) position and one English position.

Note: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, the position will require a physical presence of 2 days per week at the NRC work location identified. 

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We are looking for a Senior Project Manager (RCO) to join the NRC’s Office of Facilities Renewal Management. The Senior Project Manager would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Office of Facilities Renewal Management has the mandate to lead the prioritization of future NRC facility recapitalization projects and deliver research facilities and real property renewal projects to support NRC’s transformation journey into a more advanced research and technology organization that supports Canada’s science, technology and innovation ecosystem.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, infrastructure Project Management Office (iPMO), the Senior Project Manager provides project management support to Research Centres for the development of project charters and project management plans for scientific facilities and/or real property projects and ensures that the projects they are assigned are delivered, that schedules and budgets are adhered to, and that stakeholder expectations are met.  

The incumbent leads a multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment, drawing on subject matter experts from Research Centres, Real Property Planning and Management engineering leads, project coordinators, procurement agents, comptrollers and administrative staff and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

The incumbent prepares project charters, project management plans, status reports and all required documents to comply with OFRM framework requirements. They also support the OFRM performance planning by monitoring of the day-to-day progress and budget of the projects as well as other related activities.

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:

University degree in science, engineering, project management, or in another field that is relevant to the duties of this position.
 
Formal designation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) could be considered an asset. 
 

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

• Significant** recent experience in managing large,  complex scientific and/or industrial infrastructure and/or real property projects involving the application of project management principles and the adoption of best practices as well as the management of multi-disciplinary teams and multi-partner resources in a matrix environment, including staff, sub-contractors and complex procurement aspects;
• Experience in reporting to senior management on project performance including reviewing, producing and analyzing project performance indicators, such as those related to costs, schedule, quality, client satisfaction and project team engagement, and providing recommendations on issues resolutions;
• Experience in internal and external stakeholder engagement in a complex environment;
• Experience in managing projects in a Research and Technology environment could be considered an asset;

**Significant: At least 7 years of experience.

Reliability Status

One bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC) position and one English position. 

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

• Advanced knowledge of project management theory, procedures and practices and the use of project management software tools.
• Knowledge of management of projects and programs in a government environment, as per Treasury Board of Canada policies, directives, standards and guidelines.
• Ability to create detailed project plans, coordinate team activities, run team meetings, track progress and communicate with stakeholders (internal and external).

• Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
• Management services - Communication (Level 3)
• Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
• Management services - Results orientation (Level 3)
• Management services - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 3)
• Management services - Teamwork (Level 3)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Management Services ; 

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This position is classified as a Research Council Officer (RCO), a group that is unique to the NRC. The RCO group uses a person-based classification system instead of the more common duties-based classification system. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise, skill, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience. The salary scale for this group is vast, from $62,071to $175,466per annum, which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions. 

In addition, the incumbent who meets the language requirements (BBB/BBB) will receive a 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.
• These positions are being advertised internally and externally simultaneously; however, first consideration will be given to internal NRC applicants.
• 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 (21869) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone : 613-858-5773 

Closing Date: 24 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.