Business Development Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health and dental coverage

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

National Research Council Canada in Ottawa seeks a strategic leader to advance battery energy storage initiatives, partnerships and technology commercialization. The role focuses on building Canadian market opportunities and coordinating across federal programs to scale clean energy innovations.

You will engage stakeholders, negotiate complex agreements, manage multi-disciplinary projects, and drive outcomes from concept to deployment.

Qualifications

• Partnership development for clean tech R&D and deployment in Canada.
• Experience commercializing energy storage tech in private sector.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements and contracts.
• Experience leveraging IP to address industry challenges.
• Experience communicating technology business opportunities to clients.
• Experience supporting business activities in industrial or research org.

Skills

Batteries

Influencing

Market analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Industry landscape

Client focus

Communication

Initiative

Networking

Partnering

Results orientation

Teamwork

Business understanding

Education

Post-graduate degree in Material Science or Engineering

PhD in battery material science (asset)

Job description

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Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Metis), 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:Clean Energy Innovation

Classification:RCO

Tenure:Continuing

Work arrangements:

• 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. 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.

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

Post-graduate degree, preferably in Material Science or Engineering.

PhD in the domain of battery material science would be an asset.

• Significant and recent experience in developing partnerships for research, development and deployment of clean technologies in the Canadian marketplace, preferably within the context of a federal funding organization.
• Significant and recent experience in developing and commercializing energy storage technologies, preferably within a private sector organization.
• Significant and recent experience in negotiating complex agreements and reviewing contracts.
• Significant and recent experience in leveraging intellectual property to address industry challenges.
• Significant experience in communicating both verbally and in writing technology business opportunities to potential and existing clients.
• Experience supporting and leading business-related activities within an industrial or research organization.

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:

• Knowledge of batteries and electrification and/or critical minerals.
• Ability to use well developed influencing strategies to achieve outcomes.
• Proven record of success in analyzing market dynamics and translating this into business opportunities with key prospects and accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to meet stakeholder engagement objectives, outreach or marketing targets through opportunities which are aligned with strategic goals and that have had significant impact for the organization.
• Knowledge of the Canadian innovation landscape, including leading players (companies, academic institutions, granting agencies) in critical mineral and battery energy storage supply chains would be consideredan asset.
• Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
• Management services - Communication (Level 3)
• Management services - Initiative (Level 3)
• Management services - Networking (Level 3)
• Management services - Partnering (Level 3)
• Management services - Results orientation (Level 3)
• Management services - Teamwork (Level 3)
• Technology extension - Business understanding (Level 3)

The intent of this hiring action is to staff this position at theRCO-3 to RCO-4 level, which is a well established-career level 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).

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.

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2026 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.
• 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 therequisition number (25838) to:

Closing Date: 14 September 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.