Regional director Jobs in Montreal, QC

Regional Director, Quebec Region (2 positions)

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.

Cities : Montreal and Quebec City

Organizational Unit : Industrial Research Assistance Program

Classification : MGT‑2

Tenure : Continuing (2 positions)

Language Requirements : Bilingual Imperative CCC / CCC

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 designated work site at least four times per week or a minimum of 80% of their regular work schedule at their own expense.

At the 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 NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

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. We are looking for a Regional Director, IRAP. The Regional Director, IRAP would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) itself is home to one of the country’s best known small and medium‑sized innovative company support programs – the Industrial Research Assistance Program, commonly known as IRAP. In 2018, the Government of Canada designated IRAP as one of four flagship programs that will consolidate support initiatives and focus on providing customized support that innovative Canadian businesses need to succeed and grow.

The uniqueness of IRAP has been the method in which it provides services and support to companies through a network of field staff known as Industrial Technology Advisors. These people deliver both advice to our clients to further their business growth, and in some situations, make the case for IRAP to fund their client’s innovation projects.

The Regional Director provides leadership, direction, and management to a team of specialized field staff for effective program delivery. Directors share the responsibility as an advocate with NRC’s stakeholders in the region and work at evolving meaningful engagements with our partners. The incumbent supervises and directs approximately 13‑15 geographically‑dispersed Industrial Technology Advisors (ITAs) who deliver IRAP services to SMEs. The Director ensures that the team’s activities are aligned with an array of common objectives in order to comply with the program’s mandate and mission.

Screening criteria

Education

University degree in science or engineering from a recognized university. A combination of a degree in another field and extensive experience in the innovation landscape may be considered. Preference may be given to candidates with a complementary degree or diploma in business, management, administration, finance, or marketing.

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

Experience

Condition of employment

Secret clearance. A thorough security clearance process will be applied. For a Secret Clearance, verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required. Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process.

Language requirements

Bilingual Imperative CCC / CCC. Information on language requirements and self‑assessment tests available.

Assessment criteria

Technical competencies

Behavioural competencies

Compensation

From $153,444 to $184,059 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well‑being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (24663), to :

E‑mail : NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Telephone : 6138585773

Closing Date : 6 February 2026 - 23 : 59 Eastern Time

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