The New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council (RPC) is New Brunswick’s applied research and technology organization, helping industry, government, and communities improve productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability. Through engineering, applied science, and technology services, RPC supports clients across manufacturing, natural resources, energy, and emerging sectors. This is a senior leadership role for a Professional Engineer who combines technical depth with business acumen, public credibility, and the ability to translate technology into measurable results for industry.

The successful candidate will be a visible ambassador for RPC—working directly with clients, partners, and government while building high‑performing teams and expanding RPC’s engineering services. Opportunity to shape the future of engineering and productivity services in New Brunswick. Collaborative executive team and skilled technical professionals.

The role is in‑office, based in Fredericton with potential frequent travel within the Maritimes and further afield. Strategic & Technical Leadership Provide overall leadership and direction for RPC’s engineering services, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and safety. Champion productivity improvement initiatives, including process optimization, automation, digitalization, advanced manufacturing, and applied engineering solutions.

Ensure compliance with professional engineering standards, quality systems, and applicable regulations. Lead and support business development activities, including meeting clients, leading business development/marketing plans for engineering, identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and closing projects. Act as a trusted technical advisor to industry, government, and institutional partners.

Represent RPC at industry events, conferences, client meetings, and public forums.



Contribute to the growth of RPC’s engineering portfolio by identifying new service offerings and strategic partnerships. Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical professionals.

Oversee departmental planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and performance management. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Communication & Public Presence Serve as a confident, credible public speaker on engineering, productivity, and technology topics. licensed in Recent Brunswick or eligible for licensure.

Minimum of 5 years senior‑level experience in engineering leadership within industry, consulting, applied research, or technology services. Demonstrated success delivering productivity improvements through engineering, automation, digitalization, or technology implementation. Minimum of 5 years senior‑level experience working directly with clients and stakeholders.

Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and deliver results.

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Class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick. Written and spoken competence in English is required. Strong public speaking and presentation skills, including experience representing an organization externally. Bilingual (English and French). Please state your language capability.

Experience working with manufacturing, industrial operations, energy, or technology-driven organizations. You are equally comfortable in the boardroom, on the shop floor, and on stage. You can connect technical solutions to business outcomes.

You enjoy helping organizations adopt new technologies and improve how they operate. RPC is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. ~ Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will proceed until a suitable candidate is identified.

📌 Director, Project Management & Facilities (Fredericton)
🏢 RPC
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