Material Coordinator

Automotive and Surface Transportation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and research organization in Ottawa seeks a Material Coordinator to assist in supporting the Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre. This role involves procuring materials, handling logistics, and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Ideal candidates will have a college diploma in Logistics or Supply Management and experience with project management and regulated environments. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year

Comprehensive health and dental coverage

Robust pension plan

Office closure at the end of December

Qualifications

• Must have significant experience delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry is required.
• Some experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials needed for GMP productions based on the bill of materials.
• Receive and distribute materials conforming to GMP regulations.
• Ensure proper warehouse management supporting GMP requirements.

Skills

Project management

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

Warehouse operations experience

Logistics and material management

Education

College diploma in Logistics or Supply Management

Job description

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• 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: Human Health Therapeutics

Classification: TO-3

Duration: 2 years

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.

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 leading research and technology 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.

The role

We are looking for a Material Coordinator to support our Human Health Therapeutics (HHT) Research Centre. The Coordinator would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

You will plan, estimate, provision and source materials to support the projects within the GMP Biologics section. You will need to interpret and understand project information to compile accurate Bills of Material and ensure that material management is done in conformity with standards and regulations of GMP.

A few of your daily challenges are:

• Procure the material needed for GMP productions based on the bill of material and the production workflow and planning. This will enable the GMP manufacturing section to produce the required products;
• Receive and distribute materials conform to GMP regulations. To ensure that production teams have an adequate timely supply of material and that is well controlled;
• Be responsible for warehouse in the GMP facility in support to your supervisor: ensure the chain of custody of material within the GMP facility in such a way that it is known where the material is or what it was used for and that it is stored under the appropriate conditions;
• Be responsible for all shipment of materials such as samples and bulk product;
• Ensure that storage facilities (warehouse) are conform to the process, regulations and GMP requirements;
• May train other employees as back-up.
  

You will be part of a diverse and dynamic team and will work with us to take on exciting challenges that will change the industrial materials of tomorrow.

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

College diploma in Logistics, Supply Management or related discipline.

• Significant experience delivering projects on time and within scope by working closely with internal teams and external partners, taking into account their skills, resources, and workload;
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices or within another highly regulated industry; and
• Some experience in warehouse operations, transportation logistics, shipping and receiving, inventory control, and material management within a GMP-regulated environment would be an asset.

Condition of employment

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:

• Knowledge on typical material requirements for a process to produce biologicals;
• Knowledge of Biomanufacturing: the production of biologics with cell culture, the subsequent purification and the formulation and filling;
• Knowledge of inventory control and logistics practices; and
• Knowledge on safe handling and storage of materials.
• Research Technician/Technologist - Client focus (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)

From $66,126 to $91,012 per annum. In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

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.

Notes

• In 2025, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.
• 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.
• Part of daily activities requires certain physical strength and may include lifting, moving and carrying heavy loads, climbing, stretching, crouching, working in a noisy environment and being exposed to odours.
• Overtime may be required from time to time.
• 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 (24389) to:

Closing Date: 7 November 2025 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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