Program Director, Construction Sector Digitalization

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Organizational Unit: Construction

Classification: MGT-2

Tenure: Term to 30 March 2029

Notes:

• Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require a physical presence, in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite) of four days per week at the NRC work location identified.
• This position is being re-posted. If you had previously applied, there is no need to re-apply.

The program (approximately $70M over seven years) will drive transformation to digitalized construction. The program will lower construction time and cost, while improving sector innovation potential, productivity and the pace at which low-carbon solutions can be deployed in new and retrofit construction projects.

Research will reverse-engineer the underlying performance standards from the existing prescriptive solutions in the National Model Codes and express these in terms of numerical quantities needed by designers and materials manufacturers when creating new low-carbon materials and systems and the buildings and houses that use them. Digitalization of the performance levels in building information management models will stimulate innovative building retrofit solutions and adoption of new low-carbon products.

Successful candidates will be part of NRC's Engineering Division, reporting directly to the Director General of the Construction Research Centre who in turn reports to the Vice-President, but are expected to work collaboratively with other Research Centres and relevant Challenge Programs across NRC.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leadership role in advancing transformational science, platform technologies, prototypes and products and their pilots, in the areas of low-carbon construction, and digitalized construction needed for the sector to achieve its 2050 greenhouse gas (GHG) carbon reduction targets.

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 graduate university degree in engineering or in a science field relevant to the position. Preference may be given to candidates with a combination of science/engineering experience and business education.

• Significant experience developing strategic program plans and the associated metrics to realise national-scale impact from mission-driven research.
• Significant experience identifying strategic partnerships needed to realise national-scale impact, developing and fostering the relationships, and supporting their growth throughout the course of the program.
• Significant experience working in the Canadian and international context around Program specific technologies: industries, forums, trends, the issues and dynamics that impact them and the engagement needed to keep this knowledge current.
• Significant experience identifying strategic projects and associated outputs needed to realise national-scale impact called for by the strategic plan.
• Experience working with governments, academia and industries in a research environment.
• Experience in leading, planning, monitoring and re-aligning studies, projects or strategic initiatives within a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Experience supervising, developing, and motivating both direct and indirect staff in multidisciplinary teams, ideally in a matrix environment of projects and programs.
• Significant and recently demonstrated experience in applying the principles, tools and practices of administrative, financial, and human resource management.
• Extensive and recent experience in providing strategic advice and counsel to senior level executives including Presidents, Vice Presidents and/or other equivalent positions in the public or private sectors, on complex initiatives.
• Significant business development experience within the relevant scientific and technological domains gained through experience with industry, government or other partnerships.
• Experience managing partnerships including contributions, terms of engagement, reporting and IP ownership.

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

• Knowledge of the NRC, and its mandate, programs and awareness of the characteristics and special requirements of an innovation program and scientific research environment.
• Expert knowledge of R&D management, including strategic planning, in an environment whose main features are matrix management; high interdisciplinary; and multi-partner participation in mission-critical roles.
• Expert knowledge of the relevant field and its applications in a broad range of sectors, including current and emerging trends globally.
• Expert knowledge of the players, dynamics, and business models of relevant industry sectors as well as the related R&D fields nationally and internationally.
• Significant knowledge of policies and sound practices related to contract management, financial management, human resources, and procurement management.
• Knowledge of strategic marketing, and the practices and principles of negotiating and securing business and partnership relationships.
• Knowledge of codes, standards, specifications and how they are used in Canada’s regulatory system.
• Demonstrated ability to autonomously evaluate, manage and assume risks for large scale R&D projects.
• Inspirational leadership (Level 3)
• Strategic outlook & alignment (Level 3)
• Drive for results and efficiency (Level 4)
• Leverage Collaborative Relationships (Level 3)
• Client Relationship Management (Level 3)

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.

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.
• 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 (21487) to:

Closing Date: 16 August 2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time