Project Management Coordinator, Scientific Infrastructure

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**: Ottawa

**Organizational Unit**: Executive Offices

**Classification**: AS-2

**Tenure**: Term

**Duration**:2 years

**Language Requirements**:Various - We are looking to fill one bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB position and one Unilingual - English position.

**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 at their own expense.
- A pre-qualified list will be established for similar positions for a one year period.

**Discover the possible**:
Anything is possible at the National Research Council (NRC). 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**:
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 Project Management Coordinator, Scientific Infrastructure (PMC) to support our new Office of Facilities Renewal Management (OFRM) team. The PMC would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Our research spans a broad spectrum of activities and enables our partners to accelerate commercial development and advance research that leads to scientific breakthroughs and innovation.

The PMC relieves the project team of project management administrative responsibilities by maintaining project data in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to help all stakeholders have an accurate picture of the project status and forecast. The PMC prepares status reports at team and program levels to assist the Project Managers as well as OFRM managers make informed decisions in order to deliver projects on scope on time and on budget. They also provide a range of other project coordination services, including procurement activities and advice on the processes and tools related to project coordination.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
Successful completion of secondary school according to provincial guidelines.

College diploma including project management courses would be considered an asset.

A combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.

A formal designation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) would be considered an asset.

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

**Experience**:

- Significant* experience in supporting project management (gathering information and maintaining project data integrity, tracking project expenses and milestones, producing project reports and minutes of meetings, supporting several project managers concurrently).
- Significant* experience using MS Office tools such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience in supporting procurement activities preferably in coordination of project-related contracts and equipment acquisition.
- Experience working in a construction environment and ability to read engineering drawings would be considered an asset.
- Experience using SAP Project Systems would be considered an asset.
- Significant experience is defined as at least two (2) years of experience.

**Condition of Employment**:
Reliability Status

**Language Requirements**:
Various - We are looking to fill one bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB position and one Unilingual - English position.

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

- Strong knowledge of project management theory and practices.
- Knowledge of procurement strategies, processes and coordination systems.
- Strong ability to read and interpret pro