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Vice President, Research

MG-6
This is a continuing position.
Your Challenge
As one of the Vice Presidents, Research, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to a portfolio of institutes, each responsible for research and development in a scientific or industrial sector key to developing Canadian competitiveness. Additionally, you will lead a variety of NRC-wide initiatives or programs. Reporting directly to the President, you will champion the continued development and implementation of NRC's strategic directions, and be a key member of the senior executive team.

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
An advanced degree in engineering or science

Experience
Relevant experience in research and innovation. Extensive senior management experience in a complex R&D environment, including demonstrated ability to lead significant change, build superior research teams and direct large-scale multi-disciplinary initiatives. Substantial exposure to industry and government gained through the establishment of collaborative research projects, partnerships, consortia or other activities in support of research and innovation.

Condition of Employment
Secret

Language Requirements
This position is bilingual non-imperative CCC/CCC. Unilingual persons may apply but must demonstrate the requisite abilities to achieve the required levels of linguistic proficiency as determined by the Public Service Commission. They must also agree to attain the level of linguistic proficiency required for the position.

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

Technical Competencies:
Knowledge of the Canadian innovation community, in general, as well as the research community and industrial environment, in particular. In-depth understanding of R&D and how it relates to the innovation process. Understanding of issues related to industrial R&D and technology commercialization. Knowledge of the international S&T environment, emerging trends, issues and opportunities. Sound knowledge of leadership/management principles, particularly as they relate to strategic business planning, change management and organizational alignment. General knowledge of the structure of government.

Behavioural Competencies:
Visioning / Alignment: Creating a vision of success, communicating the vision and aligning strategic, operational and personal work plans and goals to achieve the vision. Results Orientation: Focusing efforts on achieving quality results consistent with the NRC vision. Teamwork: Demonstrating effective interpersonal skills and working cooperatively and effectively within and across organizational units to achieve common goals. Organizational / Environmental Awareness: Understanding the workings, structure and culture of the organization as well as the political, social and economic climate in which the organization operates. Partnering: Seeking and building internal / external alliances, collaborations and services with or for clients to advance NRC business relationships, as well as knowledge, innovation and economic development. Valuing People: Treating people fairly, with dignity and integrity, to promote commitment and productivity. Client Focus: Bringing excellence to internal or external clients by focusing efforts on discovering and meeting their needs. Communication: Openly communicating in a compelling, honest, persuasive and articulate manner, ensuring the message is clear, understood and consistent with NRC objectives. Business Understanding: Setting direction and operating in keeping with an understanding of the industry or economic sector, market dynamics and priorities, and NRC's role in regional and national systems of innovation. Developing others: Developing others by providing a supportive growth environment and by coaching and mentoring. Self-knowing and self-development: Assessing strengths and weaknesses and engaging in ongoing self-development and improvement; maintaining effectiveness in the face of change or ambiguity. For this position, NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Manager/Supervisor.

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

Salary Range
From $122,701 to $163,559 per annum.

Closing Date
11/05/2004 (12 days)

Notes
An eligibility list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.; Successful candidate must be willing to travel across Canada and internationally to represent NRC.
To Apply Online application is the preferred method by which to apply. By applying over the web, your application becomes available to managers immediately. Applications must be received no later than the closing date.

You should also be prepared to attach your résumé into the online application form in one of the following formats:

Microsoft Word 2000 or earlier
Rich Text Format (RTF)
ASCII text

As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Accommodation is available to all candidates retained for further assessment.
Please review useful instructions before applying online.






To obtain a copy of the job description Please direct your questions, with the competition number (18-04-07) to:
MG HR Team / Équipe RH GM
E-mail: hrb.mcp1@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Telephone: (613) 991-2024

Location: Ottawa   Date Posted: October 24, 2004  
Name: NRC   URL: http://careers-carrieres.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/   Industries: Government, Federal, Provincial  

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