Technical Advisor, Application Development

National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a Technical Advisor, Application Development to support the Chief Information Officer Branch. The role focuses on building and evolving BI solutions using the Microsoft platform (D365, Portals, Power BI) with third-party add-ons.

You will provide expert advice, conduct analysis, and drive maintainable, reusable BI strategies across multiple enterprise projects.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering BI solutions; strong data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized advice to internal project teams on technical BI solutions and standards.
• Support the design, development, testing, implementation, integration and maintenance of BI applications.

Tools

Power BI

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Portals

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: Ottawa

Organizational Unit: Chief Information Officer Branch

Classification: CS-3

Tenure: Term

Duration: 1 year

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 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 foster 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 Technical Advisor, Application Development to support our Chief Information Officer Branch (CIOB). The Technical Advisor, Application Development would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

If you love data, then we need you! We have embarked on a multi‑year initiative to consolidate multiple Sales, Grants & Contributions, and traditional Case Management applications into one enterprise CRM solution. This solution leverages the Microsoft Platform (D365, Microsoft Portals, MS Power BI) with various third‑party add‑ons.

We are looking to hire a Technical Advisor that brings an enthusiasm for building Business Intelligence (BI) solutions that are forward thinking with considerations for re‑use, maintainability and extensibility. The incumbent is someone to provide expert advice, research, analysis, development and design of BI applications and related strategies.

Key activities

• Provide specialized advice to internal project teams and work units on technical solutions and standards to adapt and support the design, development, testing, implementation, integration, maintenance and