Project Manager

Overview

The Role

We are looking for a Project Manager (RCA) to support the Medical Devices Research Centre (MD). The successful candidate must share our core values of integrity, excellence, respect, and creativity. As a member of the Project Management Office, the Project Manager helps define and ensure compliance with good project management practices. He / she provides project managers with professional advice and project management support services to ensure that projects are delivered as agreed with clients, that schedules and budgets are met, and that stakeholder expectations are met.

Responsibilities

• Define and ensure compliance with project management practices within the PMO.
• Provide professional advice and support to project managers to ensure timely and on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to meet requirements and expectations.

Qualifications

Education

University degree in science, engineering, project management, or another field relevant to the duties of this position. Official designation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) may be considered an asset. For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad please see Degree equivalency.

Experience

• Significant experience managing large complex projects involving multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders in a matrix environment including staff, contractors, and complex procurement issues.
• Experience applying project management principles and adopting best practices including coaching and training other staff in project management.
• Experience reporting to senior management on project performance including reviewing, producing, and analyzing performance indicators such as those related to cost, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and project team engagement, and providing recommendations for problem resolution.
• Experience mobilizing internal and external stakeholders in a complex environment.
• Experience working with and reporting to expert and technical committees may be considered an asset.
• Experience managing projects in a research and technology environment may be considered an asset.
• Experience in the federal government environment may be considered an asset.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Language Requirements

Bilingual, Imperative CBC / CBC

Salary and Compensation

This position is classified as a Research Council Officer (RCO). The salary scale ranges from $64,739 to $183,010 per annum. In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with NRC directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period.
• 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.
• Closing Date: 04 September 2025 - 23:59 Eastern Time.

Other Information

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