Senior Project Manager

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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.

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We are looking for a Project Manager to support the Medical Devices Research Centre (MD). The successful candidate must share our core values of integrity excellence respect and creativity.

As a member of the Project Management Office the Project Manager helps define and ensure compliance with good project management practices. He/she provides project managers with professional advice and project management support services to ensure that projects are delivered as agreed with clients that schedules and budgets are met and that stakeholder expectations are met.

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:

University degree in science engineering project management or another field relevant to the duties of this position.

Official designation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) may be considered an asset.

For information oncertificates and diplomas issued abroad please see Degree equivalency

• Significant experience** managing large complex projects involving multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders in a matrix environment including staff contractors and complex procurement issues.
• Significant experience** applying project management principles and adopting best practices including coaching and training other staff in project management.
• Experience reporting to senior management on project performance including reviewing producing and analyzing performance indicators such as those related to cost schedule quality customer satisfaction and project team engagement as well as providing recommendations for problem resolution.
• Experience mobilizing internal and external stakeholders in a complex environment.
• Experience working with and reporting to expert and technical committees may be considered an asset.
• Experience managing projects in a research and technology environment may be considered an asset.
• Experience in the federal government environment may be considered an asset.

**Significant experience: At least two years of experience.

Basic Reliability

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

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

• In-depth knowledge of project management theory procedures and practices and the use of project management software tools.
• Knowledge of the operational context of a research center.
• Ability to design detailed project plans coordinate team activities and lead team meetings monitor progress and communicate with stakeholders (internal and external).

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

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This position is classified as a Research Council Officer (RCO) a group that is unique to the NRC. The RCO group uses a person-based classification system instead of the more common duties-based classification system. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise skill outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience. The salary scale for this group is vast from $64739 to $183010 per annum which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions.

In addition the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of$per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive 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.

• In 2026 the NRC was chosen as one of Canadas Top Employers for Young People a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canadas Best Employer.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRCs 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.