Technical Advisor, Nms

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

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 Technical Advisor to support our Construction Research Centre. The Technical Advisor would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

NRC Construction is implementing the “Platform to Decarbonize the Construction Sector at Scale” to accelerate and scale up new technologies to help transition the Canadian construction sector towards decarbonization and contribute to the emerging low-carbon economy. It will also establish new codes, standards, specifications, and guidelines to position the sector to achieve its 2050 greenhouse gas (GHG) carbon reduction targets. These investments will help spur the growth of Canada’s clean technology sector and help achieve Canada’s international commitments to reduce GHG emissions.

The Technical Advisor ensures National Master Specification (NMS) content keeps pace with industry codes, standards and technologies. This includes providing technical advice and support to technical committees in the development of the Canadian National Master Construction Specification (NMS).

The Technical Advisor provides information and replies to enquiries on NMS and other related issues to users across Canada.

**KEY ACTIVITIES**

Developing and maintaining a knowledge and understanding of the initiatives, policies and programs at NRC and in the construction industry in general. Being aware of new technologies and trends that impact NMS in order to aid the technical committees in developing master specifications.

Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of the National Construction Codes, referenced standards and of the technical developments in these documents.

Identifying areas requiring study and undertaking research in those areas, assisting in technical discussions, and writing papers on the findings for consideration by the standing committees.

**Your Challenge (Continuing)**:
Providing responses to technical enquiries concerning NMS and, where appropriate, researching additional information to determine if revisions to the NMS content are required.

Participating in the deliberations of technical committees regarding potential changes so that:

- Available relevant information is considered by the committee;
- Possible conflicts with other specification sections or code provisions are identified;
- The final language of proposed specification changes accurately reflects the intent of the committees and principles of specification writing.
- Providing administrative support to the committees by planning meetings, preparing material and taking accurate meeting minutes.

Maintaining close, effective and harmonious relations with:

- Researchers in the area pertinent to committee work; and
- Organizations representing the concerns of the construction industry (i.e. construction specification or materials associations, contractors and installers’ associations, engineering and architectural associations).

Making presentations to stakeholders and user groups on specification-related matters, such as education and training initiatives, and changes to NMS.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
A Master's degree in engineering.

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

**Experience**:
Experience in the use of specifications, codes and standards in one or more of the following disciplines:

- Architecture
- Engineering
- Fire Protection
- Energy;
- Building envelope;
- HVAC and Plumbing services;

**Condition of Employment**:
Reliability Status

**Language Requirements**:
English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

**Assessment Criteria**:
**Technical Competencies**:
Knowledge of the contemporary construction industry and the impact of regulations on construction economics.

Knowledge of contemporary and emerging technologies in the building construction industry.

Knowledge of building design and construction technologies.

Knowledge of the regulatory framework in Canada including the role of the national code documents, and their relationship to provincial codes and material/design standards:

- The National Construction Codes;
- The cost of construction and the impact of regulations on construction economics; and

Ability to write a variety of reports and meeting minutes in English is required.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Technology extension - Communication (Level 3)
- Technology extension - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Technology extension - Teamwork (Level 2)
- Technology extension - Client focus (Level 2)
- Technology extension - Networking (Level 2)
- Technology extension - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Relocation**:
Relocation assistance will be determined

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