Project Management Coordinator

National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada; Boucherville; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Research Council Canada (NRC) seeks a Project Management Coordinator to support the Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Centre. You will open, maintain and close SAP projects, monitor performance and ensure data rigour across programs.

The role requires a college diploma in project management or related field, plus experience with KPIs, SAP PS and Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI). This hybrid position supports Canada's research agenda.

Qualifications

• College diploma with courses in project management or related field
• Equivalent combination of work-related experience, formal training and education would be considered
• Experience with KPIs and project management in an R&D environment
• Significant experience using Microsoft tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI
• Experience implementing best practices in project management
• Experience providing advice and training to colleagues

Responsibilities

• Open, maintain and close projects in SAP
• Oversee project and program management and their performance (tracking and reporting)
• Ensure rigor of operational practices, systems, data related to projects

Skills

Project management

KPI management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

SAP Project Systems

Data analysis

Education

College diploma in project management or related field

Tools

SAP Project Systems

Job description

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: Boucherville

Organizational Unit: Automotive and Surface Transportation

Classification: AS-2

Tenure: Term

Duration: 1 year

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

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.

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.

The role

We are looking for a Project Management Coordinator to support our Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST) Research Centre. The Project and Program Management Coordinator would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The coordinator is responsible for supporting project management activities by working closely with project managers, R-D directors, program managers and senior project managers, and providing expertise on practices, systems and tools in order to ensure projects are tracked and managed efficiently.

More specifically, the incumbent opens, maintains and closes projects in SAP, oversees project and program management as well as their performance (tracking and reporting) and ensures the rigor of operational practices, systems, tools and data related to projects.

Screening criteria

Education

College diploma with courses in project management or a field relevant to the position.

An equivalent combination of work-related experience, formal training and education would also be considered.

For information on certificates and diplons issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Experience supporting project management in a research and development (R&D) environment including:
• gathering information and updating project data;
• maintaining project forms, templates and tools; and
• producing project reports.
• Experience managing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Significant* experience using Microsoft tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI.
• Experience in the implementation of best practices in regards to project management.
• Experience providing advice and/or training to colleagues.
• Experience managing multiple competing priorities on a daily basis.

Assets

• Experience using SAP Project Systems.
• Significant experience is defined as two (2) to six (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.

Language requirements

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment criteria

Technical competencies

• Strong knowledge of project management theory and practices.
• Knowledge of operational and financial management within a large organization preferably within a Canadian federal government context.
• Ability to read and interpret project and financial data.
• Ability to give presentations and provide coaching and training to colleagues in various aspects of project and program management.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI.

Knowledge of Treasury Board Financial Guidelines and the Financial Administration Act.

• Knowledge of accounting, financial and business principles and methods.
• Knowledge of Treasury Board Financial Guidelines and the Financial Administration Act.

Behavioural competencies

• Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
• Management services - Communication (Level 2)
• Management services - Initiative (Level 1)
• Management services - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services .

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Compensation

From $68,047 to $80,289 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 2026, 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.
• 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 (25990) to:

E-mail: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

Closing Date: 18 September 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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