Director, Operations

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Various Locations

MG-2

These are continuing positions.

Background

Working with clients and partners, the National Research Council Canada provides strategic research, innovation support, scientific and technical services to develop and deploy solutions to meet Canada's current and future industrial and societal needs. Guided by our core values of impact, accountability, leadership, integrity and collaboration, NRC is a dynamic and vibrant organization that, in its ongoing evolution, is seeking several Director, Operations.

3 positions:

National Science Infrastructure - Victoria (BC), English

Measurement Science and Standards - Ottawa (ON), CBC/CBC

Medical Devices - Winnipeg (MB), Ottawa (ON) or Montreal (QC), CBC/CBC 

Your Challenge

The Director, Operations is responsible to the Portfolio General Manager for managing Portfolio operations, including the processes for the implementation of strategic, policy, and business plans to enable the portfolio to meet its objectives in the provision of research and technology development support to Portfolio sector and in support of Government priorities.  The position provides oversight of support programs including interface with corporate common services and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and ensures the alignment, operational efficiency, and integration of services.

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

Degree in science, engineering or business. Preference may be given to candidates with a combination of technical and business education.

Experience

Significant and recent experience in leading, and managing human, financial, and project resources.

Significant and recent experience working with multidisciplinary R&D teams and programs within a large, complex organization.

Experience applying the theories, principles and applications of formal project management.

Condition of Employment

• Level II (Secret)
  
  
• Travel may be required.
  
  

Language Requirements

Various Linguistic Requirements

Note: In the event that no qualified bilingual candidates are identified, NRC may consider unilingual candidates who will be required to commit to achieving these levels within two years.

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies:

Ability to lead people through significant organizational change while keeping employees engaged.

Ability to manage effectively in a complex and continuously changing business and technology environment.

Ability to analyse complex information and make timely decisions.

Broad knowledge of Canadian and international industries and client communities related to the portfolio.

Behavioural Competencies:

Business Understanding (Level 3)

Organizational/Environmental Awareness (Level 3)

Results Orientation (Level 3)

Valuing People (Level 2)

Self-Knowing and Self-Development (Level 3)

Teamwork (Level 4)

Partnering (Level 4)

For this position, NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s):  | Manager/Supervisor

View all competency profiles.

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with NRC's directives.

Salary Range

From $99,900 to $129,700 per annum.

Closing Date

Posted until filled