Senior Advisor, International Relations

3 weeks ago

Ottawa ON, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

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*.


~ City: Within a National Research Council Office across Canada / to be relocated in Munich, Germany (please refer to Your Challenge section for further details on location).


Organizational Unit: National Programs and Business Services Branch, International Relations Office


Language Requirements: English, German reading, writing and oral. French is an asset.


Assignments and secondments may be considered according to NRC's policies
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 vibrant and dynamic Senior Advisor who will play a key role in facilitating the NRC's growing collaborations with the German science, technology and innovation ecosystem (government, research entities and private sector) in support of NRC strategic objectives.


Included are building and nurturing enabling relationships, catalyzing targeted research collaborations, facilitating co-innovation opportunities and connecting NRC business to key clients. The Senior Advisor will be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.



Creating and nurturing select infrastructure relationships with German entities for mutually beneficial intelligence gathering on trends, investments, opportunities; targeted door opening for business, best practice sharing, scientific exchanges, research collaboration and co-innovation.
Advising NRC Research Centres, Industrial Research Assistance Program, Challenge Programs and Business Teams on how to assess whether and how German innovators and firms could be leveraged to further and accelerate their strategic objectives.
Facilitating the execution of collaboration, co-innovation and business using a toolkit refined by your first-hand knowledge of the Canadian and German systems to enable, implement and secure results from projects.
Advise NRC on trends in Germany relevant to its business and formulate recommendations for senior management.
Research, develop and write documents and briefing material to advise NRC senior management (President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary General, Directors General).
Provide German protocol expertise and staff support to NRC's senior management for visits, conferences, or reception of German dignitaries.
This role will appeal to someone who has a strong understanding of the German innovation landscape and a passion for international engagement.


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 Master's of Business Administration, Science, Engineering, International Relations, or other relevant graduate degree with equivalent business experience.


PhD degree would be an asset but not required.


An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.


Significant experience* in international relations and/or international business.
Experience working with the Canadian and German innovation ecosystems.
Valid Canadian passport or Canadian Permanent Resident status, and the ability to travel nationally and internationally.



Language Requirements


English


German reading, writing and oral is required.



Technical Competencies


Advanced knowledge and understanding of the international Science and Technology environment and Canada's and Germany's engagement in this area.
Advanced knowledge of International Relations including Protocol.
Knowledge of strategic planning.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Management services - Communication (Level 3)
Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
Management services - Initiative (Level 2)
Management services - Organizational and environmental awareness (Level 3)
Management services - Results orientation (Level 3)
Management services - Teamwork (Level 3)
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 $62,071 to $175,466 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 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.
To ensure a prompt and efficient processing of applications, candidates must provide, along with their résumé, a detailed covering letter explaining how they meet each of the requirements of this position (education, experience, language requirements) by providing concrete examples. 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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