Planning and Policy Analyst

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.

Business Professional Services division works collaboratively and efficiently with clients and stakeholders providing timely and relevant services to strengthen business and management decisions, ensure strong governance, and position the organization effectively with stakeholders. This position involves research, analysis and project management across a wide set of policy issues in support of government priorities, corporate and divisional goals.

In particular, the Policy and Planning Analyst will support the Vice-President and branch Director Generals in delivering on divisional objectives and to ensure the NRC’s strategic plan, operating plan, innovation agendas and corporate accountabilities are tracked and measured. Elements such as the NRC’s digital renewal, service standards, business engagement and EDI will be supported.

The Analyst will conduct the necessary research, consultations, evaluations, analysis and propose course of action to the Vice-President and Director Generals. Recommendations will be evidence-based and results oriented considering both risks and opportunities.

The Policy and Planning Analyst will provide policy advice on complex matters such as cybersecurity, intellectual property, business development, international relations and government funding programs.

The Policy and Planning Analyst would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
Bachelor’s degree in sciences, engineering, business/public administration, law or in another field relevant to the position.

A graduate degree is considered an asset.

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

**Experience**:

- Significant experience working in a complex environment, serving a number of internal and external clients (including c-suite executives) and interacting with multiple stakeholders from government, industry and academia.
- Significant experience in research, analysis, drafting and presenting detailed and complex reports and briefing notes on issues related to innovation, government science and technology policy, and their relevance/implication for the NRC.
- Experience in corporate level planning, business and/or policy development in a government or business environment.
- Experience in events management including logistics coordination and budget development.
- Experience in monitoring and reporting on divisional activities, including ongoing engagement with branches and other NRC stakeholders and partners.
- Experience in developing and maintaining a network of contacts.

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

A Secret clearance must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

**Language Requirements**:
Various linguistic profile

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests.

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

- Demonstrated ability to define, manage and execute multiple projects in a research or technology-oriented organization, working effectively with internal team members and external contractors;
- Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and summarize complex data and situations and communicate results and conclusions in a clear and compelling way.
- Knowledge of Canadian innovation system.
- Knowledge of federal government priorities and the role of the National Research Council of Canada.
- Ability to plan, organize and set priorities under tight deadlines.
- Ability to synthesize and analyze information.
- Ability to maintain and strengthen partnerships.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Management services - Results orientation (Level 3)
- Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
- Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)
- Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
- Management services - Networking (Level 2)
- Management services - Partnering (Level 3)
- Management services - Communication (Level 3)
- Management services - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Relocation**:
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

**Compensation**:
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, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

**Notes**:

- A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
- 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.

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