Priority will 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: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Boucherville, Fredericton, Moncton, Halifax
Organizational Unit: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Classification: AS-4

Tenure: These are two term positions:

• One from the reporting date until June 2026, with possibility of extension; and,
• One from the reporting date until March 31, 2029

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Work Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). Employees in this position who telework will be required to travel to the identified work site at least three times per week or a minimum of 60% of their regular work schedule at their own expense.
At 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. To learn more about these options, please contact the hiring team using the contact information below.

EDUCATION

Undergraduate degree from a recognized postsecondary institution in a relevant discipline.
An acceptable combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in developing procedures, processes and guidance material related to the administration and operations of programs.
• Experience in giving advice and making recommendations to managers on complex programming or situations.
• Experience in developing, liaising and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and / or external stakeholders.
• Experience in coordinating or managing projects.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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.
NRC’s Industrial Research Assistance Program is recruiting Program Officers to help support various programs managed by NRC IRAP. The role of the Program Officers is to support IRAP’s initiatives and program deliverables. The Program Officers should be individuals who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
As a Program Officer, you will be reporting to either a Manager or a Program Advisor – Team Lead within the IRAP Division Services team. You will provide analysis and advice on IRAP programming, and develop guidance related to specific program areas. You will collaborate with internal and/or external stakeholders in order to meet IRAP’s goals to help grow and support SME in Canada.