Director, Corporate Governance and Procurement

4 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with senior executives, board members and high-level government officials? We are seeking a Director, Corporate Governance and Procurement Oversight who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

In this position, you will be responsible for guiding and delivering executive and board meetings and governance-related initiatives in support of the NRC’s President, senior executives, Council, and Procurement Oversight Board. You will lead the development of effective working relationships with the members of the NRC Council, Procurement Oversight Board, Senior Executive Committee and their offices. Through a proactive and professional delivery of services, your team will earn the confidence and trust required to advise and represent clients in matters related to NRC governance. In addition, you will develop and advise on best practices in governance as well as lead your team to execute special projects and the analysis of complex operational scenarios. In addition, you will provide corporate leadership in the development and implementation of effective governance and decision-making structures and processes

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
Post-secondary education in administration, science, engineering, law, commerce, or other disciplines related to the position.

Graduate-level studies in a field relevant to the position would be considered an asset.

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

**Experience**:

- Recent significant experience managing the governance framework and processes for an organization, including delivering comprehensive secretariat services to boards of directors and/or senior executive level committees, orienting and supporting board/committee members, and facilitating communication between external board/committee members and management.
- Significant experience in providing effective briefings and independent advice on complex issues to senior executives, playing a challenge function where required and influencing decision-making.
- Recent experience in strategic and operational planning, budget management, and execution.
- Experience leading a diverse team of senior professionals, and providing administrative oversight to their associated functions.
- Experience in navigating through direction from clients that can be ambiguous or incomplete to achieve the desired results.
- Experience serving a number of internal and external clients and interacting with multiple stakeholders from government and other sectors.

**Condition of Employment**:
Secret (II)

**Language Requirements**:
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

**Assessment Criteria**:
**Technical Competencies**:

- Knowledge of the National Research Council, its mandate, governance structure, programs, business systems and culture.
- Knowledge of legislation and policy relevant to the operations of the NRC.
- Knowledge of corporate governance principles and best practices, generally and in the Government of Canada and NRC contexts.
- Knowledge of the Canadian innovation system, business, economic and political environment.
- Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of strategic and operational planning and the management of financial and human resources in the public sector.
- Ability to effectively lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team with a participative management style.
- Ability to assess current state and future needs of an organization and design and lead successful interventions to close the gaps.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective accountability systems that review activities and goals against strategies.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, to work cooperatively and effectively with a broad range of colleagues, clients, and stakeholders in charged situations while under intense scrutiny and time pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize information, assess risks and opportunities, and make recommendations on potential courses of action.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong ability to convene and support groups of decision-makers in a neutral and enabling manner.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Inspirational Leadership (Level 3)
- Strategic Outlook and Alignment (Level 3)
- Drive for Results and Efficiency (Level 3)
- Leverage Collaborative Relationships (Level 2)
- Financial Management (Level 3)
- Client Relationship Management (Level 2)
- Industry Sector Knowledge (Level 2)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Compensation**:
From $136,317 to $163,554 per annum.

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**:
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