Manager

Special posting considerations:
The intention of this process is to establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff similar term or indeterminate positions at NSERC and SSHRC. 

Who we are

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.

Visit our career page at NSERC to learn more about why you should join our agency. 

What you will do 

As a Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a team of Senior Program Officers, Program Officers and Program Assistants to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Agency programs
• Providing policy, procedural, and budgetary direction to the team and associated program committees
• Representing and promoting the Agency with a broad audience, including national/international partners, university and college researchers, students and administrators, scientific societies, and private, not-for-profit, and public sector organizations
• Leading analysis of reports and complex cases, including those related to existing or large-scale collaborations
• Making funding recommendations or decisions within delegated authority
• Leading working groups and projects, including corporate-level working groups as required
• Making decisions of varying complexity related to program design
• Advising senior management on complex program policies and procedures, and contributing to the development of new initiatives

What you need to succeed

Education

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized university or an appropriate combination of experience and training
• A degree in natural sciences or engineering - an asset
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• Significant experience* in program management in a college, university, government or industry setting 
• Significant experience* in leading complex projects or programs through their complete lifecycle (development, delivery, communicating results, monitoring)
• Experience in working with internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver joint projects or programs
• Experience in briefing senior management, policy development, budget management and/or change management
• Experience analyzing, synthesizing, and presenting quantitative and qualitative information, both orally and in writing
• Experience in managing human resources - an asset
• Experience in working in a scientific or engineering environment - an asset
• Experience in working in research or research administration - an asset

*Significant experience, as defined for the purposes of this position, refers to the depth and breadth of experience acquired over at least three years. 

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the mandate and structure of NSERC and its policies, practices and funding programs 
• Knowledge of Canadian research funding structures and relevant stakeholders across government, academia and industry  
• Knowledge of broader trends or issues related to research, post-secondary education or application of research results in science, engineering, technology or innovation fields 
• Knowledge of international research funding structures, stakeholders, approaches or trends - an asset

Competencies

• Create vision and strategy
• Mobilize people
• Uphold integrity and respect
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Promote innovation and guide change
• Achieve results
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Demonstrate critical thinking and judgement
• Demonstrate organizational skills 

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.