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: Various tenures.

• One term position from reporting date until November 2026; and,
• One continuing position

Language Requirements: One bilingual imperative CBC position and one English position.
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

A University degree related to the duties of the position or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience may be considered, such as but not limited to:

• Economics;
• Engineering;
• Mathematics;
• Computer science; or,
• Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in conducting research and preparing reports using a variety of tools (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, SAP BusinessObjects, etc) to support operations.
• 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 developing procedures, processes and guidance material related to the administration and operations of programs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

One bilingual imperative CBC position and one English position.
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

THE ROLE

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 a Program Advisor – Team Lead. You will provide advice and guidance related to specific program areas. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in order to meet IRAP’s goals to help grow and support SME in Canada.

A University degree related to the duties of the position or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience may be considered, such as but not limited to:

• Economics;
• Engineering;
• Mathematics;
• Computer science; or,
• Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis