Job Description

(2 Positions Available)



Who we are

SCC is a small but impactful Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Using our expertise and vast network, SCC helps organizations by opening a gateway to possibilities, both at home and abroad. We bring people together, foster collaboration and expand their horizons in trade, sustainability, and global connectivity. We represent and advance Canada's interests on the international stage in ways no other organization can.

As Canada's national standardization body, SCC offers more than a few pieces of the standards development and conformity assessment puzzle. We provide comprehensive strategies that allow Canadian businesses and innovators to contribute to shaping established and emerging markets. We help knock down trade barriers and create opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand into new markets by laying the foundation for their success.

SCC's work also helps drive Canada's health, well-being, and economic prosperity. Whether it's the food we eat, the products and technologies we use, or how we get to work, every aspect of our lives is touched by standards. Standards and conformity assessment not only provide confidence in the quality and safety of products and services, but they also play an integral role in improving the overall health and safety of Canadians, and of their environment. At SCC, everything we do is aimed at improving Canadians' quality of life and economic prosperity.

Our culture

A 2020 - 2023 winner of Waterstone's Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures award, we foster a culture founded on our values of respect, professionalism, and integrity. At SCC, we believe that an empowered and engaged workforce is essential to deliver on our vision and mission. A people-centric culture means that we are all working together to achieve a common goal.

Our diversity is our strength. We believe that leveraging our unique backgrounds helps to create a stronger, more cohesive team. Proudly, we can report that 30% of our team identifies as belonging to a visible minority, 60% of our team is female, and 62% of our leadership team is female. Not only do we serve the public in both Official Languages, but we are able to go above and beyond: with a staff complement of 150, we speak over 20 languages at SCC.

SCC has implemented a hybrid working model. Our model balances remote work with coming together in person when it is purposeful.?This position can work remotely most of the time, while requiring in-person work regularly. SCC's office is located at 55 Metcalfe Street in downtown Ottawa.



A Day in the Life of a Scheduler/Planner

The Scheduler/Planner works across accreditation programs, scheduling qualified personnel (AS Branch staff and contracted personnel) for the delivery of accreditation services and activities in line with stated requirements.

The Scheduler/Planner coordinates customer requirements, technical requirements, and personnel availability and qualifications to ensure accreditation services are provided in accordance with the schedule, supporting customer satisfaction and branch revenue projections.

The Scheduler/Planner works with the Customer Service and Technical Service staff and management to review planned assessment status, prioritize assessments, and deal with other potential schedule interruptions or rescheduling, highlighting resource gaps/surpluses and making recommendations for corrective actions.

The Scheduler/Planner analyzes new demand and ensures new assessments are added to the master calendar and schedule with realistic dates, smoothing or leveling the allocation of resources to ensure current and future work can be executed when needed. When capacity and / or resources are scarce, the Scheduler/Planner allocates and prioritizes resources to minimize impact to customers and the Branch.

Your background

Post secondary education in business administration, science, or other related discipline A minimum of 3 years' experience providing information and guidance to customers in a professional environment A minimum of 3 years' experience providing customer service, account support and general administrative support, preferably in a technical environment Position is designated as Bilingual Essential Security clearance level required: Reliability

Key Activities

Building and maintaining effective relationships with contracted personnel Confirming SCC ability to do the work Establishing long term and annual assessment calendars Plan personnel qualifications Scheduling assessment activities Assigning assessment activities Monitoring personnel Reporting on planning and scheduling performance Strengthening the business Maintaining and enhancing personal competencies Supporting ongoing improvements in Accreditation Services business practices

A final note

Note 1:

Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Note 2:

SCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening.

Please attach a detailed cover letter to your resume. In addition to learning about your education, training and experience, we want to hear your story! We'd love to hear about how your accomplishments, and the skills you applied to achieve them, relate to them and why you think this opportunity is a good fit for you.

We are committed to creating and fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects the peoples' lives that we impact and the Canadian community that we work within. We strive to create an environment where everyone is comfortable being their authentic selves. We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, and physical or mental abilities to be part of our team.

We strive to ensure a barrier-free selection process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the HR representative of the accommodation measures that you require to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Please apply directly on SCC's Careers Page before the closing date of August 13, 2025.

We will be carefully reviewing all applications, and those who's qualifications align best with our current needs will be contacted. You will receive confirmation that your application has reached us.

Thank you for your interest in SCC and for taking the time to review this ad.