Team Coordinator

The NRC Advantage

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you.  Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC, we know that diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, a safe and respectful work environment, and contributing to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system.  We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process.

Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially. 

Your Challenge

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 vibrant and dynamic Team Coordinator to support our Knowledge, Information and Technology Services Branch. The successful candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Working for the Intelligence and Analytics (I&A) team in NRC’s Library and Information Management Services (NRC-LIMS), the incumbent of this position supports LIMS’s role as the National Science Library and provider of knowledge and information to NRC and the Canadian innovation community to ensure that clients have essential information for decision-making, opportunity identification, and world class research and technology development.

The successful candidate will be part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team where communication and teamwork are critical and interactions with clients and partners are frequent.

The team coordinator contributes to NRC’s strategic knowledge integration by coordinating others’ delivery, research, analysis, and dissemination of scientific, technical, business and industry information gathered from primary and secondary sources in specific technology areas; works in collaboration with NRC colleagues to assess and deliver services to meet NRC’s needs; and performs supervisory tasks and responsibilities.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences, preferably preceded by a science, engineering or business degree.

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

Experience

1. Significant* experience in the provision of information services in science, technology and business. 
2. Significant experience in searching, collecting, and extracting information and data from online systems and the Web to find information in science, technology, patents, and business;
3. Recent experience in synthesis of scientific, technical and business information and in presenting findings clearly and concisely verbally and in writing;
4. Experience in negotiating with clients (negotiation skills);
5. Significant* Experience in managing projects and teams, and coordinating service delivery in a project-oriented, matrix environment.
    

* Five (5) years’ experiences.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC 

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

1. Thorough knowledge of information products, sources and services in science, technology, patents, and business.
2. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in a project oriented, matrix environment.
3. Ability to synthesize and package complex information.
4. Ability to anticipate, troubleshoot and solve problems.
5. Ability to lead and motivate people and teams.
6. Ability to manage projects.

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile; Management Services

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Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

Compensation

From $88,379 to $104,312 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 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.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• 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.