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Manager, Strategic Policy, IRAP Program

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Within a National Research Cou, 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*.

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: Within a National Research Council Office across Canada

Organizational Unit: Industrial Research Assistance Program

Classification: RCO

Tenure: Continuing

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.

We are looking for a Manager, Strategic Policy within NRC IRAP Client Enablement. The Manager, Strategic Policy would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Under the leadership of the Director for Planning and Governance, the Manager, Strategic Policy manages a team responsible for providing strategic level support to projects for IRAP, including:

  • Preparing analyses and providing strategic advice on complex innovation and economic files;
  • Facilitating governance and strategic planning processes;
  • Contributing to central agency policy documents (e.g., Memorandum to Cabinet, Treasury Board Submissions, etc.);
  • Conducting research and analysis on technologies and socio-economic trends;
  • Developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Corporate NRC Branches, IRAP Regions and National Programs, Other Government Departments, industry, etc.); and,
  • Managing projects under the IRAP strategy.

The Manager, Strategic Policy supervises a team of resources but also directly supports projects by conducting analysis and preparing reports and briefing material.

As a supervisor, the Manager, Strategic Policy:

  • prioritizes work; defines goals, priorities, and plans;
  • uses project management processes to monitor project performance and ensure project milestones and deliverables are met on time and within the assigned budget;
  • ensures project performance and outcomes are communicated effectively to the team;
  • directs the planning to ensure that the program or project has sufficient human resources, skills or competencies, equipment and facilities (within budget) to achieve objectives or outcomes;
  • leads performance planning and review of personnel and makes recommendations to the Director or Director General regarding training and development, promotions, pay increases and other human resource actions as necessary to achieve objectives;
  • creates a climate that fosters collaboration, innovation, creativity and communication within IRAP;
  • provides resources and/or program delivery leadership on behalf of NRC in enabling large, complex, multi-organization projects and programs; and,
  • acts as a trusted advisor to Client Enablement's Leadership Team.
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

University degree in science, engineering, business/public administration, law, political sciences, economics, international relations or in another field that is relevant to the duties of this position.

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

Experience
  • Recent** and significant* experience in strategic analysis, including the preparation and presentation of detailed reports on issues related to innovation, government science and technology policy, and their relevance/implication for Canada.
  • Recent** and significant* experience in providing verbal and written strategic advice and recommendations to Senior Management (Director General level and above).
  • Recent** and significant* experience in corporate level planning, business and/or policy development in a government or business environment.
  • Recent** experience participating in TB Submission, Budget Proposals, and/or Memorandum to Cabinet Processes.
  • Recent** experience working in a complex environment, serving a number of internal and external clients and interacting with multiple stakeholders from government and the private sector.
  • Recent** experience applying general project management principles and practices.

Asset Criteria:

  • Experience in managing staff and budgets.
  • Experience in the field of Government of Canada Grants and Contributions (Gs&Cs).

Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties over a period of three (3) years or more.

** Recent is defined as within the last five (5) years.

Condition of Employment

Secret (II)

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
  • Basic knowledge of NRC-IRAP's mandate, mission and business model.
  • Advanced knowledge of technology, innovation and commercialization issues and trends.
  • Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and summarize complex data and situations and communicate results and conclusions in a clear and compelling way both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to manage in a constantly evolving business and technology environment.
  • Knowledge of leadership and management practices and principles.
Behavioural Competencies
  • Management services - Communication (Level 4)
  • Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
  • Management services - Initiative (Level 3)
  • Management services - Networking (Level 2)
  • Management services - Results orientation (Level 4)
  • Management services - Teamwork (Level 4)
Competency Profile(s)

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

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Compensation

This position is classified as a Research Council Officer (RCO), a group that is unique to the NRC. 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.

NOTE: Please note that the full RO/RCO salary scale has five levels. Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate's expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. As such, the initial salary could be within another level of the RO/RCO salary scale (i.e. above or below the intended level for this position).

In addition, the incumbent 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.
  • 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: 28 May :59 Eastern Time

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