Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. ~ The Employment Equity Act , which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Organizational Unit: Automotive and Surface Transportation Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2026 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers! Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions.

We are looking for a Project Management Coordinator to support our Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST) Research Centre. The Project and Program Management Coordinator would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. The coordinator is responsible for supporting project management activities by working closely with project managers, R-D directors,



program managers and senior project managers, and providing expertise on practices, systems and tools in order to ensure projects are tracked and managed efficiently.

More specifically, the incumbent opens, maintains and closes projects in SAP, oversees project and program management as well as their performance (tracking and reporting) and ensures the rigor of operational practices, systems, tools and data related to projects. College diploma with courses in project management or a field relevant to the position. An equivalent combination of work-related experience, formal training and education would also be considered.

Experience supporting project management in a research and development (R&D;) setting including: gathering information and updating project data; maintaining project forms, templates and tools; producing project reports.

Experience managing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Significant* experience using Microsoft tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI.

Experience in the implementation of best practices in regards to project management.

Experience providing advice and/or training to colleagues.

Experience managing multiple competing priorities on a daily basis.

Assets

Experience using SAP Project Systems.



Language requirements Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests Technical competencies Strong knowledge of project management theory and practices. Knowledge of operational and financial management within a large organization preferably within a Canadian federal government context.

Ability to read and interpret project and financial data. Ability to give presentations and provide coaching and training to colleagues in various aspects of project and program management. Solid knowledge of Microsoft tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI.

Management services - Client focus (Level 2) Management services - Communication (Level 2) Management services - Initiative (Level 1) Management services - Results orientation (Level 2) Management services - Teamwork (Level 2) Management Services . In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year. NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

In 2026, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer. Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives. Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.

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📌 Project Coordinator- Travel Required (Boucherville)
🏢 National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
📍 Boucherville