Program Officer, Case Management, ATIP, OPQs

Job title: Program Officer, Case Management, ATIP, OPQs

Job description: Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis).

• The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Ottawa

Organizational Unit: Industrial Research Assistance Program

Classification: AS-4

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements: English

Work Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location identified, in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite).

Your Challenge

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada’s Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Program Officer to support the NRC IRAP Vice President’s Office (VPO) where you will be part of a team providing support to the IRAP Vice President, executive secretariat, planning and reporting, internal engagement and various other functions for the delivery of NRC IRAP. The Program Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Do you thrive in an environment with a lot of multi-tasking and consider yourself able to prioritize in this type of fast pace work? Do you love to interact with many colleagues and discover efficiencies in programming and systems? Do you want to feel good about the contribution you are making to society? If so, then this may be the type of opportunity you have been looking for.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must explicitly and directly demonstrate how they meet each of the following screening criteria by providing factual examples (including where the experience was acquired for potential future validation) in order to be given further consideration as candidates. Simply stating that a criterion is met is not sufficient.

Education

University degree in business, communications, public administration or another discipline related to the duties of the position.

For alternate qualifications please refer to equivalency heading below.

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Essential Experience

• Experience in developing procedures, processes and guidance material related to the administration and operations of programs, and delivering training on them.
• Experience in giving advice and recommendations to managers on complex programming or situations of a highly sensitive nature.
• Experience in researching special issues raised by stakeholders (such as allegations of fraud, discrimination, malfeasance, etc.), synthesizing information, and preparing proposed responses on behalf of Senior Executives (Vice-President or Assistant Deputy Minister and above) and/or Politicians.
• Experience managing Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) and Parliamentary requests, including identifying and soliciting documents from implicated parties, and proposing redactions based on a thorough understanding of ATIP Policies and Guidelines.
• Experience in organizing logistics of large-scale (over 50 participants) hybrid events, including catering, accommodations, facilities, and audio-visual equipment.
• Experience using electronic document management systems (e.g. SharePoint), including management of access control to sensitive information
• Experience taking notes during senior leadership meetings, and preparing complete, accurate and clear formal meeting minutes in a timely fashion

Equivalency
A combination of College diploma, training, and significant experience may be acceptable.

Condition of Employment

Secret (II)

Language Requirements

English

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies

• Ability to structure, organize, and synthesize information.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to provide advice and guidance to senior management and colleagues.
• Ability to set and manage competing priorities and complete tasks within tight timelines.
• Knowledge of the Government of Canada, Treasury Board, or NRC financial, travel, and hospitality policies and procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Behavioural Competencies

• NRC-Wide – Client focus (Level 3)
• NRC-Wide – Communication (Level 2)
• NRC-Wide – Results orientation (Level 2)
• Management services – Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
• Management services – Initiative (Level 2)

Competency Profiles

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profiles ;

Compensation

Salary under review

From $69,087 to $81,221 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of 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. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially.

Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today!

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.
• 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 (21615) to:

E-mail:

: 343-575-9808

Closing Date: 22 March 2024 – 23:59 Eastern Time

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.

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