International Program Officer

**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**: Industrial Research Assistance Program

**Classification**: AS-4

**Tenure**: Various Tenures

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

**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). 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**:
NRC’s Industrial Research Assistance Program is recruiting Program Officers to help support various programs managed by the IRAP International team. The role of the Program Officer is to support IRAP’s initiatives and program deliverables. The Program Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

As a Program Officer you will be reporting to the Manager, International Program Office. You will provide advice and guidance related to specific program areas. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in order to meet IRAP’s goals to help grow and support SME in Canada.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
A University degree related to the duties of the position or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

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

**Experience**:

- Significant experience* in developing procedures, processes and guidance material related to the administration and operations of programs.
- Significant experience* in giving advice and making recommendations to managers on complex programming or situations.
- Significant experience* in developing, liaising and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and / or external stakeholders. Significant experience* in coordinating or managing projects.- Note: Significant experience is defined as 2 to 6 years of experience.

**Assets**:

- Experience in the design and delivery of transfer payment programs.
- Experience developing and implementing internal audit and/or internal control strategies or delivering internal audit and/or internal control services.
- Experience in coordinating change management activities.
- Experience in developing business requirements and/or in performing quality assurance related activities (including but not limited to performing functional, systems, regression, usability testing and documenting results).

**Condition of Employment**:
Reliability Status

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

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

- Ability to synthesize structure and organize information.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
- Management services - Communication (Level 3)
- Management services - Initiative (Level 2)
- Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
- Management services - Results orientation (Level 3)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Compensation**:
From $76,634 to $90,093 per annum.

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

**Notes**:

- Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with t