Government of Canada
Location
Boucherville, QC | Canada
Job description
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*.
* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.
Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.
City: Boucherville; Saguenay
Organizational Unit: Automotive and Surface Transportation
Classification: RCO
Tenure: Term
Duration: 3 ans
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 in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite).
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 Technical Project Manager (RCO) to support the NRC Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Center (AST). The Technical Project Manager would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
The Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Centre has the mandate to advance product and process technologies for producing more fuel-efficient, affordable, and environmentally responsible ground vehicles and to deliver engineering solutions to complex technology challenges facing surface transport industries, including heavy vehicles and rail. The Research Centre also works with industry to develop sustainable packaging solutions and eco-friendly manufacturing technologies and products.
The successful candidate will be part of the Advanced Manufacturing team, whose objective is to help manufacturers of transportation equipment (aeronautics and ground transportation) by conducting innovative research in advanced manufacturing, with a view to reducing production costs (design, procurement, processing and assembly).
The Technical Project Manager provides governance support to the program team to ensure effective management of the program supported. S/he provides project and program management skills to assist the program team and scientific and business development staff in achieving operational goals and implementing technical, research, or collaborative service projects within the program. More specifically, as a Technical Project Manager for the Advanced Manufacturing Program, the successful candidate will work closely with researchers and business development officers to ensure rigorous operational practices for technical services, research, collaborative, multi-partner, and industrial R&D group projects and contribute to the sound management of program performance. S/he will foster partnerships between internal and external stakeholders, contribute to the management of business opportunities (e.g., SOW and deliverables review, costing and pricing, risk management), and contribute to the overall development, execution and coordination of the program. As a member of the Project Management Support Office (PMSO), S/he will contribute to the definition and adherence to best practices in program and project management.
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:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science.
Preference will be given to a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electromechanical engineering, mechatronics, materials and metallurgy or robotics.
Graduation in business administration or a program specializing in project management could be considered an asset.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
*Experience is defined as 1 to 3 years.
Reliability Status
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services
Rates under review
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 $57,220 to $161,754 per annum, which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions.
In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.
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 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.
Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today!
Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (21507) to:
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone438-304-7562
Closing Date: 21 March 2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time
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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careersmodule from your NRC computer.
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$57.22k - $161.75k per year
