Executive Business Advisor
Executive Offices
Ottawa - Ontario
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 three (3) Executive Business Advisors in Ottawa.
Your challenge
Directly supporting one of the three Vice President(s) of Engineering, Life Sciences or Emerging Technologies, the Executive Business Advisor manages the divisional business strategy. The position contributes to the global business management of the NRC through the provision of expert advice and recommendation to Senior Management with a view to developing integrated and fully aligned divisional business development approaches, strategies and initiatives. In addition, the Executive Business Advisor coordinates with the Executive Director, Business Management Support to ensure divisional programs have business outreach, analysis and agreement development support to meet business development objectives.
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
A degree in Science, Management, Business Administration or Engineering. Preference may be given to candidates with an advanced degree in one of these areas of study and/or additional experience in a related field.
Experience
Recent and significant experience in developing market assessments on strategic direction, and providing strategic advice on business matters.
Extensive experience in business communications practices necessary to attract and retain key partners, clients and collaborators.
Extensive business experience in effectively managing client relationships and client services.
Experience in developing short and long-term strategic partnerships and client relationships with private sector firms, government departments and agencies.
Well versed in contract and intellectual property management.
Strong networks in industry and government environments.
Significant experience in creating and fostering diverse teams to develop cross-organizational, high impact business solutions.
Condition of employment
- Level II (Secret)
Language requirements
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC
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:
Solid working knowledge of the Canadian innovation system, global trends and NRC’s role as a RTO.
In depth knowledge of technology transfer, business development and intellectual property management principles and principles.
Expert ability in establishing successful multi-client interactions at regional, national and international levels.
Advanced ability to represent the organization and create major relationships with key clients to eliminate roadblocks and increase innovation opportunities/success rates in the marketplace.
Superior ability to make strategic business recommendations and decisions to maximize buy-in.
Behavioural competencies:
Visioning/Alignment (Level 4)
Business Understanding (Level 4)
Organizational/Environmental Awareness (Level 3)
Partnering (Level 4)
Client Focus (Level 4)
Teamwork (Level 2)
Communication (Level 4)
Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2)
Valuing People (Level 2)
Results Orientation (Level 3)
Developing Others (Level 1)
For this position, NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): | Manager/Supervisor
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
Notes
In order to ensure a prompt and efficient processing of applications, candidates are encouraged to provide, along with their résumé, a detailed covering letter explaining how they meet each of the requirements of this position (education, experience, language requirements) by providing concrete examples.
Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
These positions are being advertised internally and externally simultaneously.
Travel
Successful candidate must be willing to travel across Canada and internationally to represent NRC.
To apply
All applications must be submitted on-line. Please do not fax or email your applications. By applying over the web, your application becomes available to managers immediately.
You should also be prepared to attach your résumé into the online application form in one of the following formats:
- Microsoft Word
- Rich Text Format (RTF)
- ASCII text
As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. Measures for accommodation are available to all candidates retained for further assessment.
Please review useful instructions before applying online.
To obtain a copy of the job description
Please direct your questions, with the hiring number (99-13-0093) to:
E-mail: HRQuestionsRH_CG4@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Telephone: (613) 993- 7179
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