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.

OrganizationalUnit: Business and International Innovation 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. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

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?

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. 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 important to NRC and to Canada.

As a natural leader,



you will energize and build a robust 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. 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: 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 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. A thorough security clearance process will be applied.

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. 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) Leverage Collaborative Relationships (Level 3) Client Relationship Management (Level 3) 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. 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. In order to ensure a prompt and efficient processing of applications, candidates are encouraged to provide, along with their résumé, a detailed covering letter explaining how they meet each of the requirements of this position (education, experience, language requirements) by providing concrete examples.

Candidates who have Second Language Evaluation (SLE) test results with the Public Service Commission should include these results with your application. Travel may be required. Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careersmodule from your NRC computer. #

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