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: Ottawa
Organizational Unit: Health, Safety and Environment Branch
Classification: MGT-1
Tenure: Continuing
Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

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.

Discover the possible

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

As Canada’s largest research and innovation 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 new possibilities. Our supportive workplace foster 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 a dynamic and team-oriented Director to provide leadership to the Prevention and Field Operations Directorate of the Health, Safety and Environment Branch and to the leaders within the organization. The Director would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Branch develops and delivers initiatives for the purpose of strengthening occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental management throughout NRC.



HSE branch develops and implements policies for the purpose of protecting people and the environment from the risks associated with NRC’s operations and to accurately identify and reduce associated liability while providing NRC with OHS and environmental services that include guidance and support to our operations for the purpose of complying with applicable policies and legislative requirements.

The successful candidate provides strategic and operational leadership in the management of Occupational Safety & Health and Environmental Stewardship activities ensuring that these activities are aligned with NRC’s strategic goals and impacts. The individual oversees the delivery of high quality services through the implementation of policy instruments, and ensures that systems are in place to maintain compliance, as well as reports on these as required. In addition, they will oversee a group of PFO Managers across the Council from their homebase in Ottawa.

Screening criteria

Education

University degree in engineering, business, science, industrial hygiene or in a related field from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of education and recent practical experience in a similar environment may be considered.

Experience

- Recent and relevant experience in leading and managing, human and financial resources.
- Recent and relevant experience in establishing and maintaining strong collaborative working relationships with internal or external partners and stakeholders.
- Recent and relevant experience in providing direction and guidance on occupational health & safety and/or environmental stewardship within the public sectors including. Understanding private sector requirement (municipal, provincial) would be an asset.
- Recent and significant experience in providing strategic and operational direction to staff and in managing comprehensive health, safety and environmental programs, services a

📌 Director, Prevention (Ottawa)
🏢 National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
📍 Ottawa