Senior Project Manager, Scientific Infrastructure

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, Montreal or Boucherville

Organizational Unit: Office of Facilities Renewal Management

Classification: RCO

Tenure: Various Tenures

Language Requirements: Various language profiles

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 intent of this selection process is to staff up to five (5) positions and to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar Senior Project Managers positions within the National Research Council Canada. The eligibility list will remain active for a period of 12 months.

Note: This position is being re-posted. If you had previously applied to this competition, there is no need to re-apply.

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.

Defence Industrial Strategy

The NRC has an important role within the Government of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy , accelerating research and innovation, and helping Canadian businesses develop leading-edge technologies for civilian and military use.

With expertise across fields such as transportation, quantum science, medical countermeasures and advanced manufacturing, the NRC is hiring to drive the development of national sovereign defence capabilities. The following role will support the NRC’s contributions to defence priorities.

The role

We are looking for Senior Project Managers (RCO) to join the NRC’s Office of Facilities Renewal Management. The Senior Project Manager would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Office of Facilities Renewal Management has the mandate to lead the prioritization of future NRC facility recapitalization projects and deliver research facilities and real property renewal projects to support NRC’s transformation journey into a more advanced research and technology organization that supports Canada’s science, technology and innovation ecosystem.

Under the direction of the Director Project Management Office (PMO), the Senior Project Manager provides project management support to Research Centres for the development of project charters and project management plans for scientific facilities and/or real property projects and ensures that the projects they are assigned are delivered, that schedules and budgets are adhered to, and that stakeholder expectations are met.

The incumbent leads a multi-disciplinary team in a matrix environment, drawing on subject matter experts from Research Centres, Real Property Planning and Management engineering leads, project coordinators, procurement agents, comptrollers and administrative staff and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

The incumbent prepares project charters, project management plans, status reports and all required documents to comply with OFRM framework requirements. They also support the OFRM performance planning by monitoring of the day-to-day progress and budget of the projects as well as other related activities.

Screening criteria

Education

University degree in engineering, project management, or in another field that is relevant to the duties of this position.

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

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

Experience

• Significant** recent* experience managing delivery of large, complex scientific and/or institutional and/or industrial infrastructure and/or real property projects.
• Experience involving the application of project management principles and the adoption of best practices.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and multi-partner resources in a matrix environment, including staff, sub-contractors and complex procurement aspects.
• Experience in reporting to senior management on project performance including reviewing, producing and analyzing project performance indicators, such as those related to costs, schedule, quality, client satisfaction and project team engagement.
• Experience providing recommendations on issues resolutions.
• Experience in internal and external stakeholder engagement in a complex environment.

Assets

• Experience managing projects in a Research and Technology environment.
• Experience in procurement within the Federal Government.
• Recent experience is defined as within the last ten (10) years.
• Significant: At least seven (7) years of 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

Three (3) bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC) positions, and two (2) English positions.

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment criteria

Technical competencies

• Advanced knowledge of project management theory, procedures and practices
• Ability to use project management software tools for scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting purposes, such as: Excel, PowerPoint, Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of techniques for conducting and leading project management activities such as developing project charters and management plans, budgets, costing, risk management, reporting, contracting and contract negotiation.
• Extensive knowledge in the construction industry, specifically in the management of scientific and/or institutional and/or industrial infrastructure and/or real property projects.
• Ability to create detailed project plans, coordinate team activities, run team meetings, track progress and communicate with stakeholders (internal and external).

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 - Self-knowing and self-development (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.

In addition, the incumbent who meets the language requirements (CBC/CBC) will receive a 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.

Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• These positions are being advertised internally and externally simultaneously; however, first consideration will be given to internal NRC applicants.
• Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (25049) to:

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

Telephone: 343-990-7252

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

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