Business Development Officer

Automotive and Surface Transportation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

NRC is seeking an experienced professional to advance CCMC evaluation services for construction products and housing technology. You will guide clients through processes, identify pathways, and lead fast-lane initiatives.

This mid-career role requires strong market insight, pricing know-how, and stakeholder engagement across manufacturers, regulators, and industry groups. A bilingual environment and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the private sector construction, building products, or building technology industry.
• Experience navigating regulatory, certification, or compliance environments related to construction materials or building systems.
• Knowledge of Canadian construction codes, evaluation processes, and industry stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Significant experience in negotiating complex agreements and reviewing contracts.
• Significant experience in communicating technology business opportunities to potential and existing clients.
• Experience using MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for CCMC evaluation services.
• Guide clients through CCMC process and identify evaluation pathways.
• Lead the development of a fast-lane approach to support accelerated housing solutions.
• Collaborate with technical teams to streamline engagement and review of new housing technologies.
• Build and maintain relationships with manufacturers, developers, regulators, and industry associations.
• Maintain a pipeline of engagements and revenue-generating opportunities via CRM.
• Contribute to pricing strategies for CCMC services.
• Provide input into service design and delivery models for CCMC.
• Provide market intelligence to CCMC leadership and technical teams.
• Collaborate with NRC teams to develop project agreements and partnerships.
• Lead due diligence and negotiate client agreements following NRC processes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Relationship management

Contract negotiation

Pricing strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering/Business

MBA or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

MS PowerPoint

MS SharePoint

Job description

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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.City:Ottawa

OrganizationalUnit:Construction

Classification:RCO

Duration: 3 years

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 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.

The role

The role (cont'd)

The BDO’s main responsibilities are listed below:

• Serve as a primary point of contract for prospective and existing clients seeking CCMC evaluation services.
• Guide clients through CCMC process and identify appropriate evaluation pathways for products and construction systems.
• Lead the development and implementation of a “fast lane” approach to support accelerated housing solutions requiring CCMC evaluation and compliance.
• Work with technical teams to streamline engagement and review process for innovative housing technologies with urgent market demand.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, construction sector innovators, developers, regulators, and industry associations.
• By means of the corporate CRM, maintain a pipeline of engagements and revenue-generating opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of pricing strategies for CCMC services to ensure competitiveness, sustainability, and alignment with market expectations.
• Identify opportunities for new service offerings based on emerging technologies, industry needs, and housing innovation trends.
• Provide input into service design and delivery models that enhance the value proposition of CCMC evaluation services.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic insights to CCMC leadership and technical teams to inform program direction and decision-making.
• Work with internal NRC teams, including the Research Centre Project Management Office (PPMO), Contracts Advisory Services (CAS), and Industry Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP), to develop and implement project agreements and partnerships.
• Lead due diligence efforts, and develop, price and negotiate client agreements following the NRC Client Agreement Process.

The BDO strengthens CCMC’s ability to engage with industry, respond to evolving market needs, and support the adoption of innovative construction materials and systems in Canada. By combining engineering knowledge, private-sector experience, and strategic business insight, the BDO helps ensure CCMC remains responsive, relevant, and well positioned to support housing innovation and the broader construction sector while advancing NRC’s strategic objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate interested in working within a fast-paced business environment at Canada’s leading research and technology organization.

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

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.

Additional education in business, management, or commercialization (MBA or equivalent business experience) would be an asset.|

• Significant experience in the private sector construction, building products, or building technology industry.
• Experience navigating regulatory, certification, or compliance environments related to construction materials or building systems.
• Knowledge of Canadian construction codes, evaluation processes, and industry stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Significant experience in negotiating complex agreements and reviewing contracts.
• Significant experience in communicating both verbally and in writing technology business opportunities to potential and existing clients.
• Significant experience using MS Office applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS SharePoint. Significant experience: 2 - 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:

• Strong ability to translate technical information into business and market insights.
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen in developing pricing strategies and service models.
• Excellent relationship management and client engagement skills.
• Ability to identify emerging trends and translate them into actionable insights for program leadership.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with both technical experts and business leaders.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
• Management services - Communication (Level 4)
• Management services - Initiative (Level 3)
• Management services - Partnering (Level 3)
• Technology extension - Business understanding (Level 4)

The intent of this hiring action is to staff this position at theRCO-3/4level, which is a mid-career level positionlevel position with a salary range of $119,688 to $168,192. NOTE: Please note that the full RO/RCO salary scale has five levels. Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. As such, the initial salary could be within another level of the RO/RCO salary scale (i.e. above or below the intended level for this position). In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year. NRC employees enjoy a wide-range ofcompetitive 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.

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2025 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!

As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

Notes

• 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.
• 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. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience.
• 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 (25667) to:

Closing Date: 25 August 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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