Reporting and Performance Management Officer (1-year term)

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

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 

Performance and review services to senior management for the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the Council’s programs, and provision of research, analyses and strategic advice to ensure sound and evidence-based decision-making by NSERC’s senior management. To manage the compilation, analysis, reporting and performance measurement of Research Partnership grants; to oversee the maintenance of final reports in the corporate database; to ensure the accurate recording and implementation of the tools for online reporting and to develop support tools and deliver training for program staff related to databases, software, and technical tools.

What you need to succeed

Education

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study (e.g. Computer Science, Business, Data Science, Mathematics), and/or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the position.
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• Experience in maintaining databases and extracting data from large corporate databases, for the purpose of
  data manipulation, verification and production of statistical reports
• Experience in conducting statistical analysis and in report writing
• Experience in using various software packages (PowerBI, MS-Excel, MS-Word)
• Experience in developing procedures and providing training to staff
• Experience in using CRM software
• Experience in programming in an environment such as visual basic or excel macros is an asset
• Experience in developing surveys is an asset

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Council's policies, objectives, and program structure
• Knowledge of the programs administered by the Council
• Knowledge of statistical procedures and methods
• Knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts

Competencies

• Working with data and numbers
• Identification and analysis of client needs
• Analytical thinking
• Working with computer software
• Demonstrating organizational skills (organizing and planning work)
• Ability to work effectively with others

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.