Director, Research and Development

6 months ago

Halifax, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

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 Director, Research and Development (DRD), to support our Aquatic and Crop Resource Development (ACRD) Research Centre. The Director, R&D would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre develops technologies that enable sustainable climate adaptation and utilization of agricultural and marine bioresources. ACRD drives innovation with and for Canadian government, businesses, researchers and society. The desired end result is to improve the resiliency and sustainability of Canada’s agriculture and marine sectors by helping industry develop innovative technologies to valorize bioresources, increase food security, and adapt to changing environments in a manner that promotes economic prosperity. This position will focus on marine bioresource research, which focuses on: advanced ocean health monitoring and modeling, 100% utilization of extracted resources, marine high-value products.

With staff located at 6 sites across the country from the Prairies to the East Coast of Canada, ACRD applies its multidisciplinary capabilities through collaborative R&D programs and strategic initiatives to solve real-world problems and create positive impacts for Canada.

The Director, Research and Development (DRD) provides scientific leadership and manages research activities, ensuring alignment with NRC’s objectives. The DRD supports the Executive Director in developing both employees and business or collaboration opportunities to create long-term sustainability for the organization. Where assigned, manages R&D programs, technical services, facilities, or other internal capabilities in home or other Divisions.

As well, the DRD works extensively with external stakeholders and clients providing research and development to accomplish common goals.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
A doctorate in science or engineering from a recognized university in a scientific field relevant to the research areas of the Aquatic and Crop Resource Development research centre.

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

**Experience**:

- In depth scientific experience working in an area related to Aquatic and Crop Resource Development research centre scientific and technological domains, including both supporting and leading the development of programs or projects.
- Experience supervising and developing scientific staff in multidisciplinary teams, including in a matrix environment of projects and programs.
- Significant experience with demonstrated success in developing partnership or business opportunities with industry, academia, government or other partnerships; demonstrating highly-effective interpersonal skills.

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

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

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

- Demonstrated broad understanding of current and relevant scientific, technical and business issues, and of organizational and external factors and trends that impact the research centre’s success;
- Ability to direct and engage organizational capabilities and to effectively lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team, balancing revenue and scientific-knowledge-generation activities;
- Significant knowledge of program and project management, strategic and operational planning;
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, to work cooperatively and effectively with a broad range of employees, colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Inspirational Leadership (Level 3)
- Strategic Outlook and Alignment (Level 3)
- Drive for Results and Efficiency (Level 4)
- Leverage Collaborative Relationships (Level 3)
- Financial Management (Level 3)
- Client Relationship Management (Level 3)
- Industry Sector Knowledge (Level 3)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Compensation**:
From $150,435 to $180,450 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**:
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

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