Coordinator, Procedures & Training

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. 

City: Montréal 

Organizational Unit: Biologics Manufacturing Centre 

Classification: AS-4 

Tenure: Term 

Duration: up to 31 March 2023 with potential of employment under new business model.

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBC/BBC 

Note: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location identified in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite).

GREAT MINDS. ONE GOAL. CANADA'S SUCCESS. 
 
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 NRC, we know diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, an open and inclusive work environment, and contributing to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. 
 
NRC welcomes all qualified applicants and encourages candidates to self-declare as members of the following designated employment equity groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
 
Please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. They are available to all candidates for further assessment. Related information received will be addressed confidentially.
 

Join us in making biomedical innovations more accessible to Canadians. The new Biologics Manufacturing Centre is helping build Canada’s capacity to produce, access and supply vaccines and other biologics to advance Canada’s biomanufacturing sector and respond to public health emergencies.  
 
We are looking for a Coordinator, Procedures & Training to support our Biologics Manufacturing Centre. The selected candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Coordinator, Procedures & Training is playing a key role to ensure that the content of procedures is practical and complies with regulatory requirements. He/She ensures employees and contract staff meet compliance requirements relating to knowledge, skill and practices necessary for their job performance in addition to actively contributing to the continuous improvement of the quality culture.

He or she will also be responsible for:

• Coordinating, reviewing, translating or have translated, and managing all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Leading the design and deployment of the yearly Good x Practices (GxP) training sessions
• Designing, collaborating with Subject Matter Experts, conducting and/or managing the (GxP) training content
• Designing, coordinating, coaching and training the onboarding training activities on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Performing training administration activities (KPI reporting, adherence to training requirements, maintaining of employee dossier, Learning Management System (LMS) data entry, archival, etc.)

Finally, the candidate will participate in:

• Providing expertise to managers and SMEs
• Writing standard work instructions (SOPs)
• Acting as SMEs during regulatory inspections, external and internal audits

The NRC will soon be transitioning operations of the Biologics Manufacturing Centre to a not-for-profit corporation structure (outside the Government of Canada). As a result, this is a term employment opportunity with the NRC until March 31, 2023, with the potential of an offer of employment under the new organization after this date. For more information, visit Biologics Manufacturing Centre
 

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:

Bachelor in Sciences or Engineering
College diploma and significant relevant experience in the field of expertise may also be considered.
 

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

• Significant experience working in a GMP or HACCP environment
• Significant experience working in a trainer’s function such as instructor, professor, or coach
• Recent experience developing content of a technical nature employing advanced writing skills 

Note:  Significant experience is defined as more than 2 years of experience.

Reliability Status

Bilingual Imperative BBC/BBC 

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical or agrifood industry quality standards, regulations and guidelines  
• Knowledge of applied adult education principles including mindset of continuous learning and improvement and learning systems 
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both French and English

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

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

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Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

From $69,087 to $81,221 per annum. 

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

• 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 (18895) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone : 343-548-5849 

Closing Date: 10 February 2023 - 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.