Project Management Coordinator

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.

**City**: Boucherville

**Organizational Unit**: Automotive and Surface Transportation

**Classification**: AS-2

**Tenure**: Term

**Duration**:13 months

**Language Requirements**: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

**Work Arrangements** Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). Employees in this position who telework will be required to travel to the identified work site at least three times per week or a minimum of 60% of their regular work schedule at their own expense.

**Discover the possible**:
Anything is possible at the National Research Council (NRC), recently named one of Canada’s 2025 Top Employers for Young People, a 2025 Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers

As Canada’s leading research and technology organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

**The Role**:
We are looking for a Project Management Coordinator to support our Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST) Research Centre. The Project Management Coordinator would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The coordinator is responsible for supporting project management activities by working closely with project managers, R-D directors and senior project managers, and providing expertise on practices, systems and tools in order to ensure projects are tracked and managed efficiently.

More specifically, in the role of Project Coordinator for the AST directorate in Boucherville, you open, maintains and close projects in SAP, oversee project management and performance (tracking and reporting) and ensures the rigor of operational practices, systems, tools and project data.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
College degree in a related field.

Project Management courses may be considered an asset.

An equivalent combination of work-related experience, formal training and education would also be considered.

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

**Experience**:

- Experience supporting project management in a research and development (R&D) environment including:

- gathering information and updating project data;
- maintaining project forms, templates and tools; and
- producing project reports.
- Significant* experience using MS Office tools including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience in the implementation of best practices in regards to project management.
- Experience providing advice and/or training to colleagues.
- Experience managing multiple competing priorities on a daily basis.

The following experience criteria would be considered as asset:

- Experience using SAP Project Systems.
- Significant experience is defined as two (2) to six (6) years of experience.

**Condition of Employment**:
Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

**Language Requirements**:
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

- Strong knowledge of project management theory and practices.
- Knowledge of operational and financial management within a large organization preferably within a Canadian federal government context.
- Ability to read and interpret project and financial data.
- Ability to give presentations and provide coaching and training to colleagues in various aspects of project management.
- Solid knowledge of MS Office tools including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

The following competencies would be considered as assets:

- Knowledge of accounting, financial and business principles and methods.
- Knowledge of Treasury Board Financial Guidelines and the Financial Administration Act.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Management services - Client focus (Level 2)