Manager, Programming Implementation, IRAP Program

Your Challenge

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We are looking for a Manager, Programming Implementation to support our teams within NRC-IRAP’s Division Services. The Manager would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Reporting to the Director of Program Expertise within NRC-IRAP, the incumbent in this role will :

Lead in identifying, developing and / or delivering new programming, systems and projects at IRAP, as well as optimizing existing programming, systems or projects.

Prioritize work; define goals, priorities, and plans; project manage the work and track and report on progress. Act as a trusted advisor to IRAP’s Leadership Team.

• Ensure that project performance and outcomes are communicated effectively to the team and clients.
• Prepare expenditure and budget forecasts and manage the assigned budget for programs and fee for service projects according to NRC policies and procedures.
• Lead performance planning and review of personnel and make recommendations to the Director or Director General regarding training and development, promotions, pay increases and other human resource actions as necessary to achieve objectives.
• Lead stakeholder consultations and works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams enabling large, complex, multi-organization projects and programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate who brings expertise in the development and management of new projects and loves creating authentic and enduring relationships with people across the organization.

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 :

Candidates must respond to all pre-screening questions in order to be considered. Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification.

Education

Undergraduate degree from a recognized postsecondary institution in a relevant discipline.

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

Experience

• Significant* and recent experience in supervising, managing and developing staff.
• Significant* and recent experience in managing project and operational budgets.
• Significant* experience in management principles and practices such as, but not limited to : Project Management, Change Management, Communication Management, Financial Analysis, Issue / Problem Management, Performance Measurement, Human Resources, Risk Management, and / or Project Administration.
• Recent experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.
• Experience in building and managing stakeholder relationships within and across organizations.
• Experience in delivering Grants and Contributions programs.
• Experience in change management.
• Experience developing client focused content or programming.

Asset Criteria :

• Experience in executing complex projects and programs.
• Experience in functioning successfully in a constantly evolving environment.
• Experience in preparing organizational training strategies and guidance materials.
• Experience in technical writing and / or content management.
• Experience working in the science or technology field.
• Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties over a period of three (3) years or more.

Recent is defined as within the last five (5) years.

Complex defined as horizontal or multi-organization.

Condition of Employment

Secret (II)

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative CBC / CBC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of the challenges facing SMEs in their innovation and commercialization efforts.
• Knowledge of leadership and management practices and principles.
• Knowledge of design, implementation and evaluation of projects and / or programs and / or business applications.
• Ability to analyze complex situations / documents and develop succinct recommendations.
• Ability to lead, evaluate or implement new processes, methods, systems and / or applications, or practices that significantly improve operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Behavioural Competencies

• Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
• Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
• Management services - Initiative (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

The intent of this hiring action is to staff this position at the RCO-4 or 5 level, which is an mid to late-career level position with a salary range of $137,226 to $175,466 .

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 who meets the language requirements will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The NRC Advantage

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development.

We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world.

And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance.

We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season. We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs.

Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system.

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