Project Management Advisor

Tenure:

Term

Duration: 2yrs

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework).

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

We are looking for a Project Management Advisor to support our Aerospace Research Centre. The Project Management Advisor would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

In this role, you will provide strategic advice and hands-on project management support to program managers and project leaders. You will help ensure that projects are delivered efficiently and successfully — on time, on budget, and in alignment with stakeholder expectations and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional advice and technical support to implement and maintain efficient project management practices;
• Develop and monitor project budgets, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations;
• Analyze project plans, costs, and timelines; prepare progress reports and performance analyses;
• Support Lab Directors and Sponsors in achieving business goals through data-driven insights and recommendations;
• Gather and interpret data from multiple sources to develop integrated business analyses and projections;
• Facilitate collaboration and partnerships among stakeholders;
• Contribute to program development, execution, and coordination across the Aerospace Research Centre.

Screening criteria

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:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science or Business Administration or Finance.

Graduation in business administration or finance or a program specializing in project management could be considered an asset.

Formal designation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is considered an asset.

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

Experience

• Significant and recent experience leading and enabling the successful delivery of projects across diverse domains, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives;
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder environments, including internal clients, external partners, and industry collaborators;
• Significant and recent experience in project financial management, including cost estimation, budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis throughout the project lifecycle;
• Demonstrated experience proactively identifying, assessing, and managing project risks, issues, and interdependencies, and implementing effective mitigation and contingency strategies;
• Recent experience using project management tools and systems to plan, track, analyze, and report on project performance in complex environments; and
• Experience providing strategic project management advice and guidance to senior leaders and project sponsors to support informed decision-making and optimize project outcomes.

Condition of employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Language requirements

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical competencies

• Advanced knowledge and practical application of project management theory, principles, methodologies, and tools to plan, execute, monitor, and close complex projects;
• Advanced ability in stakeholder and team management, including coordinating multidisciplinary project activities, facilitating meetings, tracking progress, and communicating effectively with internal and external partners;
• Strong capability in financial and business analysis, including developing integrated forecasts, conducting scenario analyses, and providing strategic recommendations to optimize project and program outcomes and;
• Proven ability to advise and coach project leads and stakeholders on project management practices, enabling them to effectively plan, execute, and deliver initiatives that align with organizational goals.

Behavioural competencies

• Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
• Management services - Communication (Level 3)
• Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
• Management services - Results orientation (Level 3)
• Management services - Teamwork (Level 3)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services

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Compensation

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 $64,739 to $183,010 per annum, which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions.

NOTE: Please note that the full RO/RCO salary scale has five levels. Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. As such, the initial salary could be within another level of the RO/RCO salary scale (or below the intended level for this position).

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

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.

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2025 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!

As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.