Project Manager

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: Ottawa 

Organizational Unit: Digital Technologies 

Classification: RCO 

Tenure: Term 

Duration: This is one (1) 18 months term position, as well as anticipatory staffing for positions of various tenures.

Language Requirements: Bilingual 

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

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 the NRC, we know that diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, a safe and respectful work environment, and contributing 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. 

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 Manager to support the Programs of our Research Centre. The ideal candidate would be someone who shares our core values of f Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. Working closely with the Director of Operations, the Program Leaders and Team Leaders and other various key stakeholders, the Program Manager will help the Digital Technologies Research Centre to meet its objectives.
Examples of key collaborative programs, client-driven or applied research and applications supported by the project manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program (CSTIP) programs e.g., AI for Design Challenge program (AI4D), AI for Logistics program (AI4Logistics), Digital Health and Geospatial Analytics program (DHGA), Applied Quantum Computing Challenge program (AQC)
• Multimedia Analytic Tools for Security (MATS) and Data Analytics Centre (DAC)

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’s degree in engineering or science is required.  
Graduation in business administration or a program specializing in project management would be an asset.
Formal designation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) would be considered an asset. 
 

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

• *Significant experience in supporting the management of projects involving multi-disciplinary teams and multi-partner resources.
• **Extensive experience in the application of project management and in using project management software tools in a R&D environment.
• *Significant experience in developing and managing effective working relationships between organizations.
• Experience in contract negotiations.
• *Significant experience in risk management techniques. 
• Experience in the development of programs and projects as well as in advising and supporting the management of programs and managing projects involving multi-disciplinary teams and multi-partner resources.
• Significant experience in data gathering, analysis, preparation and presentation of reports.

*Significant is defined as 2 to 6 years of experience.

**Extensive is defined as more than 7 years of experience.

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Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

• Extensive knowledge of project management theory, procedures and practices and project management software tools.
• Knowledge of the business environment relevant to the portfolio and its programs. 
• Working knowledge of performance measurement and/or evaluation frameworks, principles and techniques.
• Working knowledge of reporting in the SAP business system software and/or relevant Project Management software.
• Solid ability using the SAP Projects Systems (PS) module would be considered an asset.

• Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
• Management services - Communication (Level 4)
• Management services - Organizational and environmental awareness (Level 3)
• Management services - Results orientation (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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Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

From $57,220 to $161,754 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 (18573) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone : 343-552-7798

Closing Date: 12 December 2022 - 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.