Program Coordination and Reporting Officer

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.

OrganizationalUnit:Real Property Planning and Management

Classification:AS-4

Tenure:Continuing

Work arrangements: 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 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 looking for a Program Coordination and Reporting Officer to join our Real Property Planning and Management (RPPM) Branch. The successful candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Program Coordination and Reporting Officer (PCRO) supports the effective planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of the RPPM minor capital and deferred maintenance major capital programs, comprising a portfolio of projects delivered across multiple NRC sites and business lines. Acting as a key operational resource to the Director,



the position provides project management coordination, analysis, and advisory services, coordinates program activities and communications, monitors performance against established objectives, and prepares analyses, reports, and recommendations to support informed decision-making and the achievement of program commitments.

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 in a field relevant to the position.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

A certification in project management (e.g., CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent recognized designation) would be considered an asset.

- Recent* and significant experience supporting project administration, financial management, analysis, and reporting.
- Significant experience using MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with enterprise project and financial management systems (e.g. SAP Project Systems).

* Recent experience is defined as within the last two (2) years.
** 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:

- Solid knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, tools, and practices.
- Knowledge of operational and financial management principles and practices within a government environment.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Solid ability to gather, manage and compile data using an information management software such as Excel.
- Knowledge of enterprise project and financial management systems (e.g. SAP Project Systems).
- Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
- Management services - Communication (Level 2)
- Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)
- Management services - Results orientation (Level 3)
- 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 who meets the language requirements will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive perks 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 Em

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