Vice-President, Strategic, Corporate and Public Affairs

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 

The Vice-President, Strategic, Corporate and Public Affairs, is responsible for the strategies and initiatives to achieve the President’s integrated vision and the Agency’s priorities.  The VP provides leadership and advice on matters related to strategic policy, communications, outreach, relations with government and parliamentarians, media, academe and stakeholders in general and serves as a senior representative for NSERC with senior government and research officials in a diverse variety of national and international fora. The VP is responsible for international policy development, strategies to advance Indigenous engagement, corporate level data governance, and for ensuring effective corporate operations, planning and reporting, as well as being the senior executive responsible for Governance (corporate secretariat function) and Risk (internal audit, evaluation, ethics and integrity).  

What you need to succeed

Education

• Completion of graduate studies or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• Experience in developing and maintaining successful relationships and partnerships with senior officials from government, academic and/or non-governmental sectors.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives and policies.
• Experience in dealing with members of governance and advisory bodies (boards of directors/governors; advisory councils).
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary executive teams and delivering results across diverse portfolios. 

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the government’s policy commitments to science and research in Canada and internationally.
• Knowledge of corporate governance philosophies and methods, including integrity frameworks for the public sector.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Create vision and strategy
• Mobilize people
• Uphold integrity and respect
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Promote innovation and guide change
• Achieve results

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.