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Project Management Coordinator, Administrative Services and Health and Safety

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.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City:Winnipeg

OrganizationalUnit:Automotive and Surface Transportation

Classification:AS-2

Duration: 3 years

Work arrangements: D ue 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 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. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the hiring team using the contact information below.

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The role

We are seeking to hire a Coordinator, Administrative Services and Health and Safety to support the Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Centre (AST). The successful candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. In this role, the selected candidate will provide essential administrative and coordination support to ensure the effective operation of the Centre. They will also contribute to the implementation and monitoring of priorities related to occupational health and safety. They will work closely with the Director of Operations, R&D; Directors and the Centre’s teams to support the planning, monitoring and communication of administrative activities and health and safety initiatives. Their responsibilities will include monitoring priority health and safety projects, preparing reports,



ensuring data quality, coordinating meetings and events, organizing travel, and effectively managing information. The ideal candidate will demonstrate rigour, sound judgment, autonomy and an excellent sense of service.

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

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.

- Significant experience* providing administrative and coordination support in a research and development (R&D;) environment, including: updating forms, templates, and tools; applying tracking methods; coordinating meetings, events and internal activities; producing reports; and preparing presentations.
- Significant experience* supporting or coordinating occupational health and safety initiatives, including: gathering information; tracking activities; updating documents and tools; and preparing reports or communications for stakeholders.
- Significant experience* using Microsoft tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI.
- Experience managing multiple competing priorities on a daily basis.
- Experience providing advice and/or training to colleagues.

The following experience criteria would be considered as assets:
- Experience using SAP Project Systems.

* Significant experience is defined as two (2) to six (6) years of experience.

Condition of employment

Reliability Status For a Reliability Status,



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

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

- Knowledge of health and safety practices applicable to a research, laboratory, workshop or technical testing setting.
- Knowledge of governmental administrative, operational or financial processes.
- Knowledge of best practices in continuous improvement of administrative or operational processes.
- Ability to coordinate meetings, events, travel and administrative activities.
- 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)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: 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.

Notes

- 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.
- 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.

📌 Project Management Coordinator, Administrative Services and Health and Safety (Winnipeg)
🏢 National Research Council of Canada
📍 Winnipeg