The NRC advantage

NRC offers attractive benefits to its employees:

Ability to work with leaders and experts in the field

A number of NRC researchers have been recognized internationally as leaders in their field. And where else but NRC have employees won a Nobel Prize for science, an Academy Award and helped Canada capture Olympic Gold. By becoming a member of the NRC team, you will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with current and future experts. Perhaps you are one of them!

Pride of being associated with a key contributor to Canada

By joining NRC, you are becoming part of the organization that played a key role in giving Canada and the world the pacemaker, the electronic keyboard, the emergency beacon for aircrafts and the Canadarm to name but a few. What's next?

Outstanding facilities and state of the art equipment

NRC staff work in some of the best facilities in Canada. NRC covers the range of leading edge facilities, with a one-of-a-kind Environmental Chamber for testing fuel cells, an ultrafast laser laboratory, the NRC Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre... In the near future, what will be the quietest space in Canada? What will be the new specialized facilities being build for nanotechnology research?

Challenging work

The core of NRC's performance and success is the knowledge, imagination and dedication of its staff. NRC challenges all employees to be creative and innovative and creates the environment that enables one and all to do just that.

Lifelong learning

NRC recognizes that workplace learning -- the ability to create, extend and integrate knowledge -- is key to helping NRC achieve its business goals. As such, it encourages all employees to participate in professional development activities from conferences to workshops to on-line courses. Our in-house programs and services are designed to enhance the ability or "agility" to learn and adapt in a constantly changing environment.

Competitive benefits

NRC employees enjoy a whole range of benefits including: The Public Service Dental Care Plan (PSDCP), Public Service Health Care Plan, Disability Insurance, leave entitlements, Superannuation (pension), Supplementary Death Benefit, and travel benefits.

December shutdown

NRC shuts down business between the 25th of December and the 1st of January. Employees are paid for this time and are required to make up the hours during the normal working year. This is approximately a week of time off that you can count on at the end of every year.

Work/life balance

NRC realizes the importance of having a work/life balance. Flexible schedules, telework and part-time work are all possible avenues.

Collaboration with the industry, the public sector and universities

NRC has a reputation for teamwork, with many collaborations with industry, government and universities. Expand you research horizon through a constant interchange of ideas and exciting joint projects.

Opportunity for international work

NRC is an active participant on the world stage, playing a key role in developing international research collaborations and partnerships.

Opportunity to see your technology in the marketplace

NRC is a sought-after source of technologies for licensing to Canadian firms, with almost 70 new licences being signed each year. NRC also has a strong track record of creating new companies based on NRC technologies.

Multi-disciplinary teams

NRC researchers work on a variety of projects in cross-disciplinary teams in areas of strategic importance such as nanotechnology and biotechnology and are heavily involved in setting direction for future research. You have a say at NRC!

National organization

NRC has installations across Canada. Start your career in Halifax and continue it in Winnipeg!

Rewarding work

Researchers can collect revenue from licensing intellectual property and keep a significant portion of the licensing fees earned when the intellectual property is licensed. Rewarding work at all levels!

Park-like campus - Ottawa

NRC's main campus offers easy access to joggers, walkers and in-line skaters to break away during the day and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Most buildings have shower and locker facilities. There are also areas for soccer, volleyball and even beach volleyball during the summer! There are ample picnic areas and easy access to a shopping centre, grocery store and pharmacy, as well as numerous restaurants. NRC institutes in other cities are often located on or next to university campuses and tend to enjoy a similar park-like surrounding and easy access to other facilities and services.

Access to day care - Ottawa

NRC families are given priority enrolment at the Sunflower Co-operative Day Nursery which is located only five minutes from the NRC Montreal Road Campus. This facility has a family-oriented and child-centred philosophy focused on meeting the social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children aged 18 months to five years. Full and partial subsidies as well as part-time spaces are available.