Project Manager

We are looking for Project Managers (RCO) to join the NRC’s Office of Facilities Renewal Management (OFRM). The Project Manager would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. The Office of Facilities Renewal Management has the mandate to lead the prioritization of future NRC facility recapitalization projects and deliver research facilities and real property renewal projects. The OFRM also supports NRC’s transformation journey into a more advanced research and technology organization that supports Canada’s science, technology and innovation ecosystem. Under the direction of the Senior Project Manager, Project Management Office (PMO), the Project Manager provides project management support for the development of project charters and project management plans for scientific facilities and/or real property projects. They ensure that the projects they are assigned are delivered, that schedules and budgets are adhered to, and stakeholder expectations are met. The incumbent will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a matrix environment, drawing on subject matter experts from Research Centres, Real Property Planning and Management engineering leads, project coordinators, procurement agents, comptrollers and administrative staff and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent prepares project charters, project management plans, status reports and all required documents to comply with OFRM framework requirements. They also support the OFRM performance planning by monitoring the day-to-day progress and budget of the projects as well as other related activities.

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:

University degree in engineering, project management, or in another field that is relevant to the duties of this position. Formal designation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) could be considered an asset. For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience managing the delivery of complex scientific, institutional, industrial infrastructure, or real property projects.

Significant** experience in the identification and review of site specific hazards, development and/or review of construction specific safety plans; and ensuring contractor adherence to federal and provincial safety standards, guidelines, and best practices.

Significant** and recent* experience coordinating and providing oversight on multi-trade construction projects.

Experience defining construction sequencing, reviewing constructability and providing recommendations.

Experience working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams with a variety of stakeholders including: consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, staff and partners.

Recent* and significant** experience in the application of project management principles and the adoption of best practices.

Experience managing projects in a Research and Technology environment.

Experience in procurement within the Federal Government.

* Recent experience is defined as within the last five (5) years. ** Significant experience is defined as a minimum of four (4) years of experience.

Secret Clearance 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.

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Advanced knowledge of project management theory, procedures and practices.

Ability to use project management software tools for scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting purposes, such as: Excel, PowerPoint, Primavera or Microsoft Project.

Knowledge of techniques for conducting and leading project management activities such as: developing project charters and management plans, budgets, costing, risk management, reporting, contracting and contract negotiation.

Extensive knowledge of the construction industry, specifically in the management of scientific and/or institutional and/or industrial infrastructure and/or real property projects.

Ability to create detailed project plans, coordinate team activities, run team meetings, track progress and communicate with stakeholders (internal and external).

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act for construction projects including safety standards and practices.

Management services - Client focus (Level 2)

Management services - Communication (Level 2)

Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)

Management services - Results orientation (Level 2)

Management services - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2)

Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services

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Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period.

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.

The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (25289) to:

E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Telephone: 343-548-2032

Closing Date: 1 October 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.