Manager, Values and Ethics

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: 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: Corporate Secretariat 
Classification: RCO 
Tenure: Continuing 
Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative, CBC 

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.

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 Manager, Values and Ethics within the Corporate Secretariat. The ideal candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

At the NRC, the Values and Ethics framework guides the NRC President, senior executives, managers, and all employees to meet the highest standards of respect, ethics, and integrity while serving Canada and pursuing excellence in research and innovation. 

Working closely with the Executive Director, Corporate Secretariat and Senior Ethics Officer and other senior executives, the Manager, Values and Ethics is responsible for managing a team that develops and delivers policies, processes, tools, training, and services in support of the NRC’s Values and Ethics framework. 

This includes responsibility for implementing the requirements of the NRC Code of Conduct and a number of NRC-wide policies and processes, including for research ethics, research and scientific integrity, harassment and violence prevention and resolution, conflict of interest and disclosure of wrongdoing.

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:

• A University degree in social sciences, administration, science, engineering, law, commerce, or other disciplines related to the position. 
• Graduate-level studies in a field relevant to the position may be considered an asset.
• Additional training or certification in a values and ethics related field may be considered an asset.

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

• Recent significant experience managing values and ethics policies, programs, and processes for an organization. 
• Experience in developing policies and delivering training and awareness initiatives related to values and ethics.
• Experience in providing effective briefings and independent advice on complex issues to senior executives.
• Experience in navigating through direction from clients that can be ambiguous or incomplete to achieve the desired results.
• Experience in strategic and operational planning, budget management, and execution.
• Experience in human resources management, including assignment of work and monitoring performance. 
• Experience serving a number of internal and external clients and interacting with multiple stakeholders from government and other sectors. 

Secret (II)

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 the National Research Council, its mandate, governance structure, programs, business systems and culture.
• Knowledge of legislation and policy relevant to the operations of the NRC.
• Knowledge of values and ethics principles and best practices, generally and in the Government of Canada and NRC contexts, including codes of conduct, harassment and violence prevention, conflict of interest, disclosure of wrongdoing, and research ethics and integrity.
• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of strategic and operational planning and the management of financial and human resources in the public sector.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage a multidisciplinary team with a participative management style.
• Ability to assess current state and future needs of an organization and design and lead successful interventions to close the gaps.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective accountability systems that review activities and goals against strategies.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, to work cooperatively and effectively with a broad range of colleagues, clients, and stakeholders in charged situations while under intense scrutiny and time pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize information, assess risks and opportunities, and make recommendations on potential courses of action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Management services - Communication (Level 3)
• Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
• Management services - Initiative (Level 3)
• Management services - Networking (Level 3)
• Management services - Organizational and environmental awareness (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: Management Services

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Rates under review

This position is classified as a Research Council Officer (RCO), a group that is unique to the NRC. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. The salary scale for this group is vast, from $57,220 to $161,754 per annum, which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions.

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.
• Candidates may use their cover letter to demonstrate how they meet the education and experience factors listed on the poster.
• Occasional national and international travel may be required.
• Overtime will sometimes be required.
• 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 (21230) to:

E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 343-551-8349

Closing Date: 29 February 2023 - 11:59 p.m. 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.