Project Manager

National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a Project Manager (RCO) to join the Office of Facilities Renewal Management in Victoria. You will lead project charters, management plans, and progress reports, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to meet schedules and budgets in a complex scientific infrastructure environment.

Required is a university degree in engineering or related field; PMP is an asset.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, project management, or related field.
• PMI PMP designation could be an asset.
• Degree equivalency information available for foreign credentials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project charters and management plans in OFRM framework.
• Produce status reports and ensure schedules and budgets are tracked.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Engineering or related field

PMI PMP designation (asset)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Primavera/Microsoft Project

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: Victoria
Organizational Unit: Office of the Facilities Renewal Management
Classification: RCO
Tenure: Term
Duration: 3 years
Language Requirements: English
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 possibleAnything 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.Defence Industrial StrategyThe NRC has an important role within the Government of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy , accelerating research and innovation, and helping Canadian businesses develop leading-edge technologies for civilian and military use.
With expertise across fields such as transportation, quantum science, medical countermeasures and advanced manufacturing, the NRC is hiring to drive the development of national sovereign defence capabilities. The following role will support the NRC’s contributions to defence priorities.The roleWe are looking for Project Managers (RCO) to join the NRC’s Office of Facilities Renewal Management (OFRM). The Project Manager would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
The Office of Facilities Renewal Management has the mandate to lead the prioritization of future NRC facility recapitalization projects and deliver research facilities and real property renewal projects. The OFRM also supports NRC’s transformation journey into a more advanced research and technology organization that supports Canada’s science, technology and innovation ecosystem.
Under the direction of the Senior Project Manager, Project Management Office (PMO), the Project Manager provides project management support for the development of project charters and project management plans for scientific facilities and/or real property projects. They ensure that the projects they are assigned are delivered, that schedules and budgets are adhered to, and stakeholder expectations are met.
The incumbent will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a matrix environment, drawing on subject matter experts from Research Centres, Real Property Planning and Management engineering leads, project coordinators, procurement agents, comptrollers and administrative staff and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
The incumbent prepares project charters, project management plans, status reports and all required documents to comply with OFRM framework requirements. They also support the OFRM performance planning by monitoring the day-to-day progress and budget of the projects as well as other related activities.Screening criteriaApplicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:EducationUniversity degree in engineering, project management, or in another field that is relevant to the duties of this position.
Formal designation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) could be considered an asset.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
Experience

• Recent* and significant** experience managing the delivery of complex scientific, institutional, industrial infrastructure, or real property projects.
• Significant** experience in the identification and review of site specific hazards, development and/or review of construction specific safety plans; and ensuring contractor adherence to federal and provincial safety standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Significant** and recent* experience coordinating and providing oversight on multi-trade construction projects.
• Experience defining construction sequencing, reviewing constructability and providing recommendations.
• Experience working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams with a variety of stakeholders including: consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, staff and partners.
• Recent* and significant** experience in the application of project management principles and the adoption of best practices.

Assets:

• Experience managing projects in a Research and Technology environment.
• Experience in procurement within the Federal Government.
• Recent experience is defined as within the last five (5) years.
• Significant experience is defined as a minimum of four (4) years of experience.

Condition of employment
Secret Clearance
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.Language requirementsEnglish
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests
Assessment criteria
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:Technical competencies

• Advanced knowledge of project management theory, procedures and practices.
• Ability to use project management software tools for scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting purposes, such as: Excel, PowerPoint, Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of techniques for conducting and leading project management activities such as: developing project charters and management plans, budgets, costing, risk management, reporting, contracting and contract negotiation.
• Extensive knowledge of the construction industry, specifically in the management of scientific and/or institutional and/or industrial infrastructure and/or real property projects.
• Ability to create detailed project plans, coordinate team activities, run team meetings, track progress and communicate with stakeholders (internal and external).
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act for construction projects including safety standards and practices.

Behavioural competencies

• Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
• Management services - Communication (Level 2)
• Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)
• Management services - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Management services - Self-knowing and self-development (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
The intent of this hiring action is to staff this position at the RCO-2 level, with a salary range of $83,985 to $116,641.
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.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 the requisition number (25289) to:
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Telephone: [phone]
Closing Date: 1 October 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time
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