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.

Regions

Quebec: Montreal or Boucherville

Prairies: Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton or Calgary

Atlantic: St. John's, Charlottetown, Halifax, Fredericton or Moncton

Organizational Unit:

Industrial Research Assistance Program

Classification:

MGT-3

Tenure:

Continuing

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC) for Quebec or Atlantic

Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB) for Prairies

Work arrangements

Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

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. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. 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 2025 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers

As Canada’s leading research and technology organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible.



Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover current possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

The role Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for experienced and dynamic Director Generals, for our Prairies, Quebec and Atlantic regions for the Industrial Research Assistance Program. The ideal candidates will be people who share our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Working with clients and the innovation ecosystem, the National Research Council Canada provides strategic research, innovation support, scientific and technical services to develop and deploy solutions to meet Canada’s current and future industrial and societal needs.





The NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) is a critical component of the NRC with a clear mandate to support SMEs’ growth through innovation. The NRC IRAP has professional field staff that work with clients and give strategic advice to assist the firms with their overall development. The NRC IRAP also can provide financial support to these SMEs’ innovation projects.

As the Director General, you will be part of the NRC IRAP Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the ongoing strategic direction of the NRC IRAP. The successful candidate will lead and manage IRAP operations in one of the three regions, build positive relationships with critical participants in the innovation eco-system and address the specific needs of SMEs in the Region.

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 University degree in science, engineering, business or relevant degree from a recognized university. Preference may be given to candidates with a combination of technical/scientific and business education.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

Extensive experience leading and developing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams in inclusive, collaborative, and matrixed environments, with a demonstrated commitment to employee engagement, talent development, and organizational excellence.

Extensive senior leadership experience in innovation-driven organizations, with a demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships, inspire commitment to a share

📌 Director General, IRAP (Winnipeg)
🏢 National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
📍 Winnipeg