Program Officer (Anticipatory)

Special posting considerations:
*Location of position: Positions may be eligible for full-time telework for candidates located outside the National Capital Region.

**Language Requirements: Other language profiles may be considered for members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people and members of racialized groups. We encourage all interested candidates from these groups to apply, regardless of their level of bilingual competence in English and French.

Intent of the process: This competition is meant to fill positions within the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The results of this competition may be used to staff similar term or indeterminate positions within NSERC and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). This competition will establish a pool of qualified candidates. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: When applying, candidates will be asked to clearly demonstrate how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the Statement of Qualifications below. A separate cover letter is not required.

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 Program Officer, your responsibilities will include:

The Program Officer (PO) is responsible for the delivery of funding opportunities and for representing and promoting the agency within the scientific/research community. The PO ensures the integrity and quality of peer review processes and takes part in the planning and monitoring of the program operations. The PO serves as the external facing authority for aspects related to program delivery, directly responding to internal and external queries. The PO provides policy and procedural direction to peer review committees, external reviewers, applicants, and others in the scientific/research community. Provides analysis and advice to management on program and policy related issues.  

What you need to succeed

Education

• A bachelor's degree or an appropriate combination of experience and training.
• A degree in natural sciences or engineering is an asset.
  
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• Experience in a university, industry, or government setting
• Experience in the use of systems and tools for searching or managing information
• Experience conducting presentations in a professional setting
• Experience in providing advice on or interpretation of policy
• Experience in the administration or management of programs in university, industry, or government is an asset
• Experience in research or in the management of research programs is an asset
• Experience in people management is an asset
  

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the policies and practices governing the structure, management, and operation of the programs administered by NSERC
• Knowledge of the research community, including an understanding of processes and trends in science/engineering research or postgraduate education
• Knowledge of the structure of research or scholarship funding in Canada
• Knowledge of the university setting in Canada
• Knowledge of the larger issues facing the Canadian research environment and the interdependencies at play across sectors
• Knowledge of the area of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and its various applications to, and challenges in, the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) areas and beyond is an asset
  

Competencies

• Ability to think things through, sound judgement
• Demonstrated organizational skills, thoroughness and attention to detail
• Autonomy and initiative
• Client service and delivery oriented
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Effective communication (written and verbal)
• Valuing diversity
  

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-recrutement@nserc-crsng.gc.ca. 

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