Program Officer

2 months ago

Ottawa, Ontario, 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*.

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: Industrial Research Assistance Program

Classification: AS-4

Tenure: Term

Duration: 2 years

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Work Arrangements:

  • Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location identified in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite).

    We recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities. If you are an Indigenous candidate, you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. To learn more, please contact the hiring team, using the contact information below.
Your Challenge

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.

NRC's Industrial Research Assistance Program is recruiting Program Officers to help support various programs managed by NRC IRAP. The role of the Program Officer is to support IRAP's initiatives and program deliverables. The Program Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

As a Program Officer you will be reporting to a Program Advisor – Team Lead. You will provide advice and guidance related to specific program areas. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in order to meet IRAP's goals to help grow and support SME in Canada.

Screening Criteria

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:

Candidates must respond to all pre-screening questions in order to be considered. Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification.

Education

A University degree related to the duties of the position or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience may be considered, such as but not limited to:

1. Economics;

2. Engineering;

3. Mathematics;

4. Computer science; or,

5. Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis.

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

Experience
  • Experience in developing procedures, processes and guidance material related to the administration and operations of programs.
  • Experience in giving advice and making recommendations to managers on complex programming or situations.
  • Experience in developing, liaising and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and / or external stakeholders.
  • Experience in conducting research and preparing reports to support operations.

Assets:

  • Experience in the design and delivery of transfer payment programs.
  • Experience applying theories and principles of social sciences including economic, socio-economic, demographic and statistical research, and analysis.
  • Experience in data analysis and/or programming.
  • Experience in forecasting processes and/or statistical methods.
Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies
  • Ability to structure and organize information.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to apply sound judgement for problem solving and providing advice to management.

Behavioural Competencies
  • Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
  • Management services - Communication (Level 3)
  • Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
  • Management services - Initiative (Level 2)
  • Management services - Results orientation (Level 3)
Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services

View all competency profiles

Compensation

Salary under review

From $69,087 to $81,221 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 NRC Advantage

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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Notes
  • 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.
  • Candidates who have Second Language Evaluation (SLE) test results with the Public Service Commission should include these results with their application.
  • 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 to:

E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.-

Telephone:

Closing Date: 31 July :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.

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