Operations Manager

3 weeks ago

Saskatoon SK, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

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*.


~ Organizational Unit: Aquatic and Crop Resource Development


Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB



In the event that no qualified bilingual candidates are identified, NRC may consider unilingual candidates who will be required to commit to achieving these levels within two years.
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.


The Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre develops technologies that enable sustainable climate adaptation and utilization of agricultural and marine bioresources. The desired end result is to improve the resiliency and sustainability of Canada's agriculture and marine sectors by helping industry develop innovative technologies to valorize bioresources, increase food security, and adapt to changing environments in a manner that promotes economic prosperity.


With staff located at 6 sites across the country from the Prairies to the East Coast of Canada, ACRD applies its multidisciplinary capabilities through collaborative R&D programs and strategic initiatives to solve real-world problems and create positive impacts for Canada.


Working closely with the Research Centre Director General, the Director, Operations is responsible for managing the Research Centre's operations, including the processes for the implementation of strategic, policy and business plans to enable the Research Centre to meet its objectives in the provision of research and technology development support to the relevant sector. The position provides oversight of support programs including interface with corporate common services and the Health, Safety and Environment Branch, and ensures the alignment, operational efficiency and integration of services.


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:



Preference may be given to candidates with a combination of technical and business education.
Project Management Certification would be considered an asset
Training in Occupational Health and Safety would be considered an asset.
Experience in providing strategic and tactical leadership in the management of operational issues in a complex environment (i.e. scientific research), developing and implementing operational/strategic/business plans, policies, procedures, best practices or programs and in identifying areas of improvement and innovation.
Experience in providing strategic and operational analysis, advice and recommendations to senior management on complex organizational initiatives/issues to enable decision making (such as strategic planning, finance, human resources, scientific facilities management, information management and information technology) and then execute those decisions.
Significant and recent experience managing human resources including direct supervision of staff, assignment of work and managing employee performance.
Experience establishing and maintaining productive client relations, strategic partnerships or networks with internal and external stakeholders.
Significant experience in overseeing the design and construction of scientific facilities.
Language Requirements


Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB


Note: In the event that no qualified bilingual candidates are identified, NRC may consider unilingual candidates who will be required to commit to achieving these levels within two years.



Technical Competencies


Knowledge and understanding of the following business functional areas: strategic and operational planning, financial management, Human Resources Management, Occupational Health and Safety and project management.
Ability to manage effectively and lead people through complex and continuously changing business and technology environment while keeping employees engaged.
Inspirational Leadership (Level 3)
Strategic Outlook and Alignment (Level 3)
Leverage Collaborative Relationships (Level 3)
Financial Management (Level 3)
Client Relationship Management (Level 3)
Industry Sector Knowledge (Level 3)
Human Resources Management (Level 3)
Self-Awareness (Level 3)
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of 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 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. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Help us solve problems for Canada. Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer. #

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