Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Program Officer

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-4 

Tenure: Continuing   

Language Requirements:  Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Assignments and secondments may be considered according to NRC's policies

Work Arrangements:  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.

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.

Are you excited about the prospect of working with NRC IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program), an important Government of Canada innovation program?  Do you thrive in a dynamic team environment, where you have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects? Research projects, creating and delivering informal training, program improvement, data analysis and dissemination, are only a few of the areas in which you would support the team.
We are looking for a Program Officer to support the NRC IRAP Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Team, located on the Montreal Rd Campus in East Ottawa. The selected candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. Our goal is to develop a culture at NRC IRAP that is welcoming and fully inclusive for all.

As a Program Officer on the EDI Team, you will report to the Team Leader of EDI. Your opportunities will include collaborating with other members of the EDI team to work on equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives and projects for NRC IRAP. You will engage in research as requested and provide analysis of your findings to inform the Team Lead’s decisions on the development of projects. You will evaluate learning products and training opportunities, and provide recommendations to support the NRC IRAP EDI strategic plan. Additionally, you will contribute to building and delivering informal learning to your NRC IRAP colleagues. You will enthusiastically build rapport and collaborate with Program Advisors, internal stakeholders and external parties to contribute to the implementation of the EDI strategy and action plan. You will work with the EDI Project Management Coordinator and EDI Program Advisors to develop evaluation strategies that support a robust EDI measurement, data management and reporting process.
Occasional travel may be required for training purposes and regional meetings
 

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:

Requires college diploma or university degree in sociology, psychology, women’s studies, gender studies, social justice or another discipline related to the duties of the position.

Equivalency based on a combination of education and experience would be considered.

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

• Experience supporting the implementation of a strategy and action plan that includes learning content
• Significant experience in providing curated research materials, data and trend analysis to support project development.
• Significant experience in communicating and collaborating with a variety of employee levels within an organization and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Significant experience in creating, reviewing, and amending communications, Powerpoint decks and instructional materials (digital and print).
• Advanced-level experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Powerpoint, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience in developing evaluation strategies and analyzing/reporting on data and trends.

*Significant is defined as 2 to 6 years of experience
 

Billingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

•  Knowledge of the benefits and risks of IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) strategies and action plans in government and industry
•  Knowledge of current issues and trends in the IDEA landscape
•  Ability to present information clearly and concisely particularly terms and topics relating to EDI.
•  Knowledge of the MS office suite and the ability to create reports in Excel
• Ability to analyze data and provide qualitative and quantitative analysis reports
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work on multiple diverse projects

• NRC-Wide - Client focus (Level 3)
• NRC-Wide - Communication (Level 2)
• NRC-Wide - Results orientation (Level 3)
• Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)
• Management services - Initiative (Level 2)
• Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)

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

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Salary under review

From $69,087 to $81,221 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 (21568) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone :  343-575-9808

Closing Date: 04/24/2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time 

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