Job Description

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and M\xc3\xa9tis) and persons with disabilities.

• The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples.

City: Ottawa; Within a National Research Council Office across Canada

Organizational Unit: Knowledge, Information and Technology Services

Classification: CS-3

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Work Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location identified, however, the option of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite), may be possible.

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 NRC, we know diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, an open and inclusive work environment, and contributing to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system.

NRC welcomes all qualified applicants and encourages candidates to self-declare as members of the following designated employment equity groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. They are available to all candidates for further assessment. Related information received will be addressed 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 Project Leader / Technical Advisor, Client and Project Portfolio Management to support our Knowledge, Information and Technology Services Branch. The Project Leader / Technical Advisor, Client and Project Portfolio Management would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The incumbent will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver IT enabling projects of various sizes to the satisfaction of clients from NRC Research Centres and Branches. These projects generally involve the collaboration of internal and external organizations.

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

University degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems.

Candidates who possess a combination of different degree, relevant training and experience could also be considered.

Designation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) would be considered an asset.

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Experience

• Experience in delivering IM/IT enabling projects to the satisfaction of clients.
• Recent* and significant** experience in managing IM/IT enabling projects involving multi-disciplinary teams.
• Recent* experience in managing IM/IT projects involving internal and external organizations.
• Recent* and significant** experience leading project teams and engaging and communicating effectively with projects\' sponsors and stakeholders.

• Recent is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.

** Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately three (3) years.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies

• Ability to provide IT technical advice on the methods and tools available and commonly used to provide solutions to clients.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following IT disciplines: Security, Architecture, Software Development, Networking, End User Devices, Telecommunications.
• Knowledge of structured project management theories and practices applied in information technology.

Behavioural Competencies

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

Competency Profile(s)

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

Relocation

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

Compensation

From $89,548 to $112,660 per annum.

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

An incumbent occupying a position within the CS Group is currently entitled to receive a terminable allowance of $212 per month.

Notes

• As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. Measures for accommodation are available to all candidates retained for further assessment.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Candidates who have Second Language Evaluation (SLE) test results with the Public Service Commission should include these results with their application.
• This position is being advertised internally and externally simultaneously, however first consideration will be given to internal NRC applicants.
• NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
• 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.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (20092) to:

E-mail:

: 343-596-8193

Closing Date: August 28, 2023 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.

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