Regional Director, Quebec Region

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**: Industrial Research Assistance Program

**Classification**: MGT-2

**Tenure**:Continuing (2 positions)

**Language Requirements**: Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC

**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 four times per week or a minimum of 80% 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**:
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 Regional Director, IRAP. The Regional Director, IRAP would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) itself is home to one of the country’s best known small and medium-sized innovative company support programs - the Industrial Research Assistance Program, commonly known as IRAP. In 2018, the Government of Canada designated IRAP as one of four flagship programs that will consolidate support initiatives and focus on providing customized support that innovative Canadian businesses need to succeed and grow.

The uniqueness of IRAP has been the method in which it provides services and support to companies through a network of field staff known as Industrial Technology Advisors. These people deliver both advice to our clients to further their business growth, and in some situations, make the case for IRAP to fund their client’s innovation projects.

The Regional Director provides leadership, direction, and management to a team of specialized field staff for effective program delivery. Directors share the responsibility as an advocate with NRC’s stakeholders in the region and work at evolving meaningful engagements with our partners. The incumbent supervises and directs approximately 13-15 geographically-dispersed Industrial Technology Advisors (ITAs) who deliver IRAP services to SMEs. The Director ensures that the team’s activities are aligned with an array of common objectives in order to comply with the program’s mandate and mission.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

**Experience**:

- Significant leadership experience in industry, or with SMEs as an entrepreneur, senior manager, or senior advisor.
- Significant management experience including managing people in a participative and team-oriented environment, budget management, investment decision, project management and administration.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, using practices related to business strategy, organizational change, and program delivery to achieve organizational objectives.

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

A thorough security clearance process will be applied.

For a Secret Clearance, verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required. Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process.

**Language Requirements**:
Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

- Knowledge of the Quebec region: its business and environment, important science, technology and innovation players, and strategic issues.
- Knowledge