Program Officer

SSHRC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a qualified individual to manage merit-review processes for competitions. The role involves providing analysis and advice on program administration, representing the division in various interactions, and ensuring alignment with corporate priorities. Candidates should possess strong research and analytical skills, effective interpersonal abilities, and experience in managing diverse activities under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Research experience in a university, college, or similar setting.
• Experience in data analysis and providing management recommendations.
• Knowledge of project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage merit-review processes for competitions.
• Provide analysis and advice on program administration.
• Support decision-making aligned with corporate priorities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Client Service Orientation

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

This position involves comprehensive management of merit-review processes for competitions, including providing analysis and advice on merit review, program administration, policy questions, planning, and accountability. The role supports decision-making aligned with corporate priorities and program objectives, representing the division and granting agency in interactions with a wide audience, including applicants, committees, administrators, and stakeholders.

Statement of Qualifications

Education

• An undergraduate degree from a recognized university
• A graduate degree is an asset

Experience

• Research experience in a university, college, government, or not-for-profit organization or similar setting
• Research and data analysis experience
• Providing recommendations to management
• Administration of research and/or award funding programs (asset)
• Policy and program analysis (asset)
• Supervisory experience (asset)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the academic environment and research community
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Understanding of other government levels and sectors impacting federal programs (asset)

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Autonomy, flexibility, initiative, judgment
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Client service orientation
• Ability to manage high-volume, diverse activities under tight deadlines
• Research and analytical skills
• Relationship development with stakeholders
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Training, coaching, and mentoring (asset)

Conditions of Employment

• Security Clearance: Reliability
• Travel may be required; overtime may occasionally be necessary

Note: COVID-19 vaccination requirements are currently suspended for NSERC / SSHRC employees, who must attest to their vaccination status.

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