Job Description
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 Project Management Coordinator, Scientific Infrastructure (PMC) to support our new Office of Facilities Renewal Management (OFRM) team. The PMC would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
Our research spans a broad spectrum of activities and enables our partners to accelerate commercial development and advance research that leads to scientific breakthroughs and innovation.
Get an overview of our areas of research and expertise in the NRC brochure.
The successful candidate will contribute to NRC's scientific infrastructure renewal initiatives by working closely with senior project managers and leaders to successfully deliver OFRM program/projects.
The PMC relieves the project team of project management administrative responsibilities by maintaining project data in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to help all stakeholders have an accurate picture of the project status and forecast. The PMC prepares status reports at team and program levels to assist the Project Managers as well as OFRM managers make informed decisions in order to deliver projects on scope on time and on budget. They also provide a range of other project coordination services, including procurement activities and advice on the processes and tools related to project coordination.
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:
Successful completion of secondary school according to provincial guidelines.
College diploma including project management courses would be considered an asset.
A combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.
A formal designation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) would be considered an asset.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
- Significant* experience in supporting project management (gathering information and maintaining project data integrity, tracking project expenses and milestones, producing project reports and minutes of meetings, supporting several project managers concurrently).
- Significant* experience using MS Office tools such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience in supporting procurement activities preferably in coordination of project-related contracts and equipment acquisition.
- Experience working in a construction environment and ability to read engineering drawings would be considered an asset.
- Experience using SAP Project Systems would be considered an asset.
- Significant experience is defined as at least two (2) years of experience.
Reliability Status
English and Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
- Strong knowledge of project management theory and practices.
- Knowledge of procurement strategies, processes and coordination systems.
- Strong ability to read and interpret project and financial data.
- Ability to prepare project status report and PowerPoint presentations.
- Knowledge of ERP system such as SAP Project Systems would be considered an asset.
- Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
- Management services - Communication (Level 2)
- Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 1)
- Management services - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
Salary under review.
From $60,143 to $70,963 per annum.
In addition, the incumbent who meets the language requirements will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
- A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
- 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. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience.
- Candidates who have Second Language Evaluation (SLE) test results with the Public Service Commission should include these results with their application.
- 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 (19173) to:
E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Telephone: 343-574-0788
Closing Date: 18 August 2023 - 11:59 PM Eastern Time
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