Research Officer

Your Challenge

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

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 Research Officer to support our Clean Energy Innovation Research Centre. The Research Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

You will be part of the LCA/TEA and Data Analytics team. The primary role of this position is to support in stakeholder engagement, including industry and other government departaments . The ideal candidates will understand how sustainability assessment of clean technologies are performed and understand the regulation ecosystem in Canada and internationally. 
 

This position will appeal to a person who is well organized, who is detail-oriented, and who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent service.  
 
If you’re that person, then this may be the perfect role for you!  
 

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

PhD in a relevant area of expertise or a Master’s Degree in Engineering combined with work experience in research or technology development.

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

Experience

• Significant experience in one or more competency areas required in the Portfolio research program areas.
• Experience in the full spectrum of research activities including identification of research requirements, proposal writing, project management, data production and analysis, and reporting through written documentation, presentations and publishing. 
• Experience in experimental design and analysis including data collection and analysis, overseeing data production, and ensuring data quality. 
• Experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong background in clean energy technologies such as batteries, carbon dioxide capture and hydrogen technologies. 
• Significant experience in business development, and/or the development of partnerships and collaborations. 

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge on data analytics
• Advance knowledge on sustainability assessment
• Advanced knowledge of process engineering and materials science.
• Advanced knowledge of battery materials and cells, carbon dioxide capture capture or hydrogen technologies will be considered an asset.
• Ability to manage research projects and and stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to communicate scientific concepts clearly to both expert and lay audiences.

Assets:

• Knowledge of process modeling and simulation software such as ASPEN PLUS/Hysys, ProSim.
• Knowledge of life cycle assessment software such as openLCA, Brightway LCA.

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Research Technician/Technologist

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Compensation

From $62,071 to $175,466 per annum. 

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The NRC Advantage

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 Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season.  We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes 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. 

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Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Candidates may use their cover letter to demonstrate how they meet the education and experience factors listed on the poster.
• 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.