Industrial Technology Advisor - Industrial Engineering and related domains

National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada; Boucherville; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading research organization as an Industrial Technology Advisor, where you will support innovative Canadian companies. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive salary, and a collaborative environment focused on growth and success.

Benefits

Flexibility: work/life balance

Collaborative environment

Comprehensive benefits including pension and health insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive industrial business experience as an entrepreneur or senior manager.
• Experience in developing and commercializing innovative products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisors and mentors to SMEs.
• Help firms grow through commercialization of innovation.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Analytical Ability

Results Orientation

Education

Post-secondary degree in Science or Engineering

Additional degrees or diplomas in business

Job description

Industrial Technology Advisor - Industrial Engineering and related domains

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Priority will 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 : Boucherville; Drummondville

Organizational Unit : Industrial Research Assistance Program

Classification : RCO

Tenure : Continuing

Work Arrangements :

• Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). Employees in this position who telework will be required to travel to the identified work site at least three times per week at their own expense.

We recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities. If you are an Indigenous candidate, you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. To learn more, please contact the hiring team, using the contact information below.

Note : This position is being re-posted. If you had previously applied, there is no need to re-apply.

The Role

We are looking for a senior-career Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA) to support the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). The ITA would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Regarded worldwide as one of the best programs of its kind, IRAP is Canada’s premier innovation assistance program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

We are looking for a seasoned industry professional who is enthusiastic about helping innovative Canadian companies grow and prosper. We need people who see potential in a business and are driven to nurture it to the next level. We are increasing our staff across the country, and our clients need engaged professionals to provide innovative advisory services to help them grow. We focus on results and are not afraid of risk to positively impact the Canadian economy.

Why Work With Us?

ITAs are self-directed and work in teams with company leaders to help their firms grow through the commercialization of innovation. They find the work very rewarding, with a wide range of benefits, professional development, and daily learning from clients and colleagues in a balanced work environment.

ITAs serve as trusted advisors and mentors to SMEs, helping them navigate technical or business hurdles, providing important linkages, and identifying new opportunities—playing a part in their growth and success. This is the essence of the NRC IRAP "ITA advantage"—a proven model to accelerate business growth and create wealth for Canadians.

We also offer :

• Flexibility : work / life balance.
• A collaborative environment : your ideas are valued and respected.
• A rewarding career : contribute to Canadian companies and the economy.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate the following criteria in their application :

Education

• Post-secondary degree in Science or Engineering related to the position from a recognized university.
• A combination of a degree in another field with relevant work experience will be considered.
• Preference for candidates with additional degrees or diplomas in business, management, administration, finance, or marketing.

Experience

• Recent and extensive industrial business experience as an entrepreneur or senior manager in domains such as automation, robotization, or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in developing and commercializing innovative products / services with demonstrable outcomes.
• Experience in international business development or IP management is an asset.
• Experience as an entrepreneur or senior manager in SMEs is an asset.

Conditions of Employment

• Reliability Status (background check over 5 years).
• Ability to travel locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle access.

Language Requirements

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be evaluated based on :

• Technical competencies : knowledge of NRC-IRAP, SME management, technology development, project management, and sector trends.
• Behavioral competencies : communication, initiative, networking, client focus, analytical ability, results orientation, teamwork (levels 3 or 2).

Compensation

Salary range : $140,321 to $164,894, with potential placement within this range based on experience. Bilingualism bonus : $800 / year. NRC benefits include pension, health, dental, disability, life insurance, and more.

Discover the possibilities

Join Canada’s leading research organization, recognized as a top employer. Explore innovative work, collaboration, and career growth at NRC.

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