Project Manager

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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 have an opportunity for you. We are looking for a Project Manager to support significant projects in the defense application field at the Digital Technologies Research. The ideal candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

As a Project Manager, you will help drive collaborative, multi-disciplinary revenue-generating projects and applied research initiatives through the following responsibilities, while working under the guidance of NRC’s scientific and technical authorities who have overall oversight of the project direction.

• Coordinate R&D projects at various TRL levels while supporting scientific and technical authorities in advanced machine vision for defence and security applications.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, statements of work, budgets, schedules, and risk management frameworks in alignment with NRC’s project management standards.
• Coordinate the work of multidisciplinary teams across NRC research centres and partner organizations.
• Coordinate technological trials involving clients, other NRC research centres, and end-users of the technologies in demanding testing environments. These technologies will include sensor systems deployed on experimental aircraft and drones, in various ground vehicles, and at ground stations in simulated, but realistic, scenarios.
• Coordinate procurement activities and follow purchasing progress by communicating with the appropriate NRC and partner organizations to ensure that the delivery of required goods and services meet target deadlines.
• Manage project resources and ensure compliance with NRC financial, procurement, and security policies.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and the continuous improvement of NRC’s project management practices.

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

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science is required.  

Graduation in business administration or a program specializing in project management would be an asset.

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

• Experience in supporting the management of projects involving multi-disciplinary teams and multi-partner resources.
• Experience in the application of project management and in using project management software tools in a R&D environment.
• Experience in developing and managing effective working relationships between organizations.
• Experience managing complex R&D or technology development projects, preferably within the defence, security, or advanced imaging sectors.
• Experience with government of Canada procurement process is an asset.
• Experience in coordinating and/or organising field trial is an asset.  

Condition of employment

Secret clearance

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 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

• Extensive knowledge of project management theory, procedures and practices and project management software tools.
• Knowledge of the business environment relevant to the defence and security industrial sector.
• Working knowledge of performance measurement and/or evaluation frameworks, principles and techniques.
• Familiarity with defence and security standards, controlled goods regulations, and information classification.
• Working knowledge of reporting in the SAP business system software and/or relevant Project Management software.

Behavioural competencies

Competency Profile(s)

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

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Compensation

This position is classified as a Research Council Officer (RCO), a group that is unique to the NRC. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. The salary scale for this group is vast, from $64,739 to $183,010 per annum, which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions.

NOTE: Please note that the full RO/RCO salary scale has five levels. Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level.  As such, the initial salary could be within another level of the RO/RCO salary scale (i.e. above or below the intended level for this position).

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.

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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.
• Travel and field work may be required. 
• 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.