SAP-PM System Administrator

Priority will 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: Real Property Planning and Management 

Classification: TO-3 

Tenure: Term 

Duration: 1 year 

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB 

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 SAP-PM System Administrator to support our Real Property Planning and Management Branch (RPPM). The SAP-PM System Administrator would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. 

The SAP-PM Systems Administrator is responsible for the maintenance, support and enhancement of the business processes around the use of the SAP Plant Maintenance module, which is the NRC’s corporate computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Working in an organization with specialized facilities which include industrial, scientific and research equipment and systems, the incumbent ensures the integrity and consistency of master data, maintenance system procedures and reporting in the SAP Plant Maintenance module (SAP-PM). 

Reporting to the Regional Site Operations Manager, the SAP-PM Systems Administrator is responsible for reviewing, verifying and correcting entered data, creating and updating equipment information, providing guidance to users, and identifying maintenance activities associated to buildings and facilities that require maintenance processes and life-cycle data.

In regards to the SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP-PM) module, the successful candidate will be the focal point for the design and development of the business principles, the organizational hierarchy and the building equipment records, and coordinating the preventative maintenance program across all major sites in the administrative region of Quebec, but occasionally on all the other NRC sites in Canada.  In additional to this, as NRC’s SAP-PM subject matter expert, you will ensure that the data, equipment and standards are consistently maintained and contributes to best practices using their SAP-PM expertise and provides guidance to the continuous enhancement of related processes and procedures.

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 college diploma in a mechanical program such as: building technician/technologist, mechanical engineering technician/technologist or certification in a trade such as machinist, millwright, HVAC mechanic, plumber, Steamfitter or other relevant studies related to the position. 

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• Significant* technical experience associated with industrial/research facility operations and in processing maintenance activities.
• Significant* experience in the implementation, support and maintenance of SAP-PM in an industrial facility for preventive and corrective maintenance. Experience with the implementation, support and maintenance of other computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) may also be considered.
• Significant* experience in managing data using spreadsheets such as Excel.
• Significant* experience in customer service.

* Significant: 2 to 6 years.

ASSETS: 

• Experience in the development of new system architectures for SAP-PM or another CMMS.
• Experience in the administration or delivery of training.
• Experience using SAP Enterprise System for such integrated modules as controlling and procurement

Reliability Status

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB 

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

• Solid knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance or other CMMS.
• Solid knowledge of equipment and system installed in buildings, sites and /or in research facilities.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance operations, equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of the essential features of Microsoft Office Excel, Word.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

• Technology support - Client focus (Level 2)
• Technology support - Communication (Level 2)
• Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Technology support - Teamwork (Level 2)
• Technology support - Initiative (Level 2)

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

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Salary under review.

From $58,445 to $80,040 per annum. 

In addition, the incumbent who meets the language requirements 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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• Overtime may sometimes be required.
• Occasional travel to other NRC locations may sometimes be required.
• 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 (21270) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone : 514-258-1653 

Closing Date: 19 February 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.