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Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process. OrganizationalUnit: Business and International Innovation Classification: MGT-1 Tenure: Continuing 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

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. Are you passionate about helping Canadian innovators access global resources, tools and collaborators? Do you have a solid track record of making things happen on the international stage? Are you a polished negotiator and communicator adept at implementing strategies? If so, help the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) maximize the impact of its international relations. We are looking for a vibrant and driven Director for our International Relations Office.



The successful candidate will be someone who shares our core values of impact, accountability, leadership, integrity and collaboration and who thrives in a fast-paced high-pressure environment. Working closely with your Director General, Director colleagues and with senior managers and executives across the organization, you will use your own STI network, understanding and relationships to design and execute international advice, briefings, strategies and agreements that are significant to NRC and to Canada. As a natural leader, you will energize and build a strong team to serve the corporation and you will negotiate with diverse groups within NRC and around the globe to bring ideas and strategies to life. Committed to excellence, you will use your initiative to make recommendations for continuous improvement project management practices and tools. 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

A university degree, preferably in engineering, sciences, public or business administration, international relations, or other relevant fields. Preference may be given to those with graduate studies in relevant fields.



Significant recent experience in leading teams working in international relations especially within an STI context; Significant recent experience in leading and managing human and financial resources; Significant recent experience in providing advice and services in international issues to a diverse client mix including: Senior Managers, Executives, and/or Ministerial staff or their equivalents, on complex sensitive issues; Significant experience in designing international strategies, developing opportunities and negotiating agreements within an innovation context. Significant means at least 3 years. Recent means within the past 3 years. Condition of employment

A thorough security clearance process will be applied. For a Secret Clearance, verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required. Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process. Language requirements

Note: In the event that no qualified bilingual candidates are identified, NRC may consider unilingual candidates who will be required to commit to achieving these levels within two years. Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria: Extensive knowledge of science and technology and innovation concepts and their applications to partnerships for organizations like NRC. Extensive communications and analytical skills, including the ability to influence others. Extensive ability to prepare strategies, briefing notes and presentations for executives. Extensive knowledge of international STI organizations of potential benefit to NRC Knowledge in developing and implementing leading edge international programs, practices and tools within an innovation organization. Inspirational Leadership (Level 3) Strategic Outlook and Alignment (Level 3) Dri

📌 Director, International Relations (Northside)
🏢 National Research Council of Canada
📍 Northside