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: Ottawa
Organizational Unit: Construction
Classification: RO
Tenure: Term
Duration: 3 years
Language Requirements: English
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 PhD in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Building and Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
A PhD in a related field, combined with significant experience in construction methods, field performance evaluation, or productivity analysis, as well as applied research and construction project experience, may also be considered.
A Master’s degree in Construction Engineering, Building and Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with a focus on construction methods, field performance evaluation, or productivity analysis, combined with significant experience in construction projects and applied research, may also be considered.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in planning, executing and evaluating modular and off-site construction approaches for the housing sector.

• Experience designing and executing applied research projects in construction management, particularly involving field demonstrations, pilot testing, or technology deployment.

• Experience developing, validating, and deploying key performance indicators (KPI) relevant to stakeholders and clients on construction management projects.

• • Experience working with diverse stakeholders, both internal and external (e.g., general contractors, suppliers, housing providers, researchers, procurement, contracts, management, municipalities) in collaborative research or demonstration contexts.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

We are looking for an early to mid-career Research Officer (RO), Modular and Offsite Construction (MOC) Demonstration Housing Projects to support our Construction Research Centre. The Research Officer, would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
The NRC’s Construction Research Centre is implementing the Platform to Decarbonize the Construction Sector at Scale, a flagship initiative to drive transformation in construction productivity, decarbonization, and digitalization. The platform includes large-scale demonstration projects that integrate novel building technologies, construction methods, and performance-driven solutions.
This RO will contribute research expertise in performance monitoring, construction productivity, and decarbonization solutions to help design, implement, and evaluate demonstration projects that accelerate innovation adoption across Canada’s construction sector.