Project Manager

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. Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Ottawa

Organizational Unit: Digital Technologies

Classification: RCO

Tenure: Term Duration: 2 years

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required.

The role consists of the following key responsibilities aligned with the priorities of the NRC and DT:

• Executive leadership support: Draft briefing notes, presentations, reports and other materials for submission to executive committees; provide secretariat support for the DT Advisory Board meetings twice a year; monitor all follow-up actions from the meeting minutes to ensure on-time completion.
• Ecosystem partners: Organize visits to the DT research centre, partner meetings and events; research upcoming networking/funding opportunities for dissemination to DT researchers.
• Corporate strategy: Contribute to the development of new initiatives for the organization under the mandate of the Chief Digital Research Officer.

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. A bachelor’s degree in another discipline with relevant work experience may be considered. Formal designation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) would be considered an asset.
• Experience: Significant experience in supporting the management of projects involving multi-disciplinary teams and multi-partner resources. Experience in developing and managing effective working relationships between multiple stakeholders including organizations external to NRC. Experience meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Condition of employment: Reliability Status. For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Language requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

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

• Technical competencies: Knowledge of project management theory, procedures and practices and project management software tools. Knowledge of performance measurement and/or evaluation frameworks, principles and techniques.
• Behavioural competencies: Conceptual and analytical ability, partnering, results orientation, self-knowing and self-development, teamwork, communication, organizational and environmental awareness.

Compensation: This position is classified as a Research Council Officer (RCO). The salary scale for this group is from $64,739 to $183,010 per annum. 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.

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. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 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.

Closing Date: 01 November 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time