Grants and Contributions Program Officer

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the NRC named in 2025 one of Canadas Top Employers for Young People Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canadas Best Employers!

As Canadas largest research and innovation organization our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canadas future and the world.

At the NRC youll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. Youll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly youll discover whats possible within you as you grow make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career discover your possible at the NRC.

The role

We are looking for a Grants and Contributions Program Officer to support the Ideation Fund within the National Programs Office (NPO). The Grants and Contributions Program Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity Excellence Respect and Creativity.

The National Program Office (NPO) an independent office that provides strategic advice program expertise and delivers G&C funding to advance collaborative R&D Projects. The NPO is also the business owner of the NRCs Collaborative R&D program lifecycle meaning the process through which programs are developed approved assessed and their performance monitored.

Acting as a discovery and demonstration phase for a continually evolving suite of R&D deliverables at the NRC the Ideation Fund supports exploratory research through two mechanisms:

• The New Beginnings Initiative ($2M/year) supports small-scale exploratory research projects led by individual NRC employees working with external collaborators who possess complementary capabilities. Proposals for projects of up to one year in duration are evaluated through an internal peer review process with selected NRC applicants awarded up to $25K in operating funding and their external collaborators awarded up to $25K in grant funding;
• The Small Teams Initiative ($4M/year) supports the exploration of transformative ideas by NRC teams working with external collaborators who possess complementary capabilities. Proposals for projects of up to 3 years in duration are evaluated through a peer review process with selected projects awarded up to $1M in operating funding for internal NRC expenses and up to $1M/year in G&C funding for external collaborators.

G&C Program Officer will be expected to:

• Coordinating funding application intake processes peer reviews and preparing applicants guides;
• Undertaking reviews of funding applications for eligibility;
• Support project due diligence and agreement drafting;
• Monitor and report on projects with G&C recipients;
• Prepare guidance material to support program administration including documentation of program processes and policies;
• Collect analyze interpret and summarize data and findings and preparing reports and presentations to support program management and decision-making; and
• Liaise with diverse stakeholders including NRC researchers and external collaborators.

Being in a dynamic position means that the workdays are always evolving challenging and motivating. This position will appeal to a person who is well organized who is detail-oriented and who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent client service. If youre that person then this is the perfect role for you!

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

Post-secondary diploma in a relevant discipline.

Candidates with a secondary school education according to provincial/territorial standards with significant work related experiencewill also be considered.

For information oncertificates and diplomas issued abroad please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant* experience administering and/or delivering programs.
• Experience in three or more of the following areas:
• • participating in funding call processes including the development launch and delivery of calls for proposals;
  • analyzing/reviewing funding proposals;
  • monitoring grant and contribution (G&C) projects for compliance with funding agreements and G&C policies and directives;
  • reviewing financial and narrative documents preparing various reports and briefing materials;
  • organizing Peer review committees and processes;
  • leading and/or participating in committees or working groups.
• Recent*experience in interpreting applying and providing functional guidance to others on procedure policies regulations or legislation on government programs both orally and in writing;
• Significant** experience in developing liaising and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external*** stakeholders;
• Recent*experience in collecting analyzing interpreting and summarizing data and findings and preparing reports and presentations (for example in Microsoft PowerPoint) to support program management and decision-making;
• Recent* and significant** experience working with datasets/databases such as excel MS Dynamics MS Access SAP.

* Recent experience is defined as within the last 5 years.

** Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of duties for a cumulative period of at least (2) years.

*** Internal stakeholders is defined as within the government and external stakeholders is defined as external to government.

Condition of employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Language requirements

English

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 Treasury Board policies and directives on transfer payments.
• Knowledge of grants and contributions project management principles and practices.

Behavioural competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Management Services

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Compensation

From $78167 to $91895 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range ofcompetitive benefits including a robust pension plan comprehensive health and dental coverage disability and life insurance office closure at the end of December and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2025 the NRC was chosen as one of Canadas Top Employers for Young People a National Capital Region Top Employerand Forbes Canadas Best Employer.
• Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the screening criteria (education and experience) listed in the poster. Candidates must use the education/experience criteria as headers and then write one or two paragraphs under each header to demonstrate using concrete examples how they meet the addition candidates are encouraged to describe in detail when where and how they gained the experience. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRCs directives.
• A pre-qualified listmay 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.