Technical Officer - Data Analytics and Digital Construction

National Research Council of Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Research Council of Canada seeks a Technical Officer to advance digital transformation in construction. You will support research data management, data integration, analytics, and data-driven decision making to improve productivity and performance.

In a multidisciplinary team, you will develop reports, dashboards, and KPIs, ensure data quality and governance, and collaborate with business, research, and technical colleagues to enable informed decisions and innovative construction

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with large and complex data environments, including structured and unstructured data.
• Experience with information management, data quality, records management, information governance, and controlled access practices.
• Experience with data integration, data ingestion, database maintenance, data pipelines, and other data engineering activities.
• Knowledge of construction management, industrialized construction, or operational productivity environments, with experience collaborating with business stakeholders, technical teams, consultants, or contractors on information, analytics, or technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support research data and information management, data integration, analytics, and technology-enabled decision-making to improve construction sector productivity.
• Develop analytics and reporting solutions and collaborate with stakeholders across business, research, and technical teams.
• Contribute to development of reports, dashboards, visualizations, performance metrics, and KPIs to support decision-making.
• Assist with managing information from multiple data sources and support data governance and data quality practices.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Dashboard development

KPI monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

College diploma in data analytics, information management, data engineering, computer technology, construction technology, engineering technology, or a related field

Tools

Cloud platforms

Business intelligence tools

BIM

Digital twins

Job description

Technical Officer - Data Analytics and Digital Construction

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.

OrganizationalUnit:Construction

Classification:TO-4

Duration: 3 years

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.

The role

We are seeking a Technical Officer to support our Construction Research Centre. The successful candidate will play an important role in advancing digital transformation initiatives related to industrialized construction and modern methods of construction.

Working in a multidisciplinary environment, the Technical Officer will support research data and information management, data integration, analytics, and technology-enabled decision-making to improve construction sector organizational productivity and operational performance.

The successful candidate will assist with managing and integrating information from multiple structured and unstructured data sources, while supporting data quality and governance practices. They will also contribute to the development of analytics and reporting solutions and collaborate with stakeholders across business, research, and technical teams to support information management, operational analytics, and emerging digital technologies.

The Technical Officer will also contribute to the development of reports, dashboards, visualizations, performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support operational and research decision-making.

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 data analytics, information management, data engineering, computer technology, construction technology, engineering technology, or a related field.

Additional training or certification in data analytics, information management, cloud platforms, business intelligence, construction management, BIM, or digital technologies would be considered an asset.

• Significant experience working with large and complex data and information environments, including structured and unstructured data sources.
• Demonstrated experience supporting information management, data quality, records management, information governance, and controlled access practices.
• Experience with data integration, data ingestion, database maintenance, data pipelines, and other data engineering-related activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction management, industrialized construction, or operational productivity environments, with experience collaborating with
• business stakeholders, technical teams, consultants, or contractors on information, analytics, or technology initiatives.

The following may be considered as assets:

• Experience with, business intelligence, reporting tools, dashboards, operational data environments, and enterprise data integration activities.
• Experience with cloud-based data and analytics platforms, AI-enabled search and automation solutions, intelligent information retrieval, knowledge management systems, and construction technologies such as BIM and digital twins.

Condition of employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Knowledge of data management, information governance, data quality, and data integration practices within operational data environments.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, visualization, dashboard development, KPI monitoring, and performance measurement.
• Preferably, knowledge of construction operations, industrialized construction, productivity frameworks, and the application of data-driven decision-making to improve operational performance.

Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and technical reporting skills; familiarity with modern data platforms and AI-enabled analytics, automation, and knowledge discovery technologies would be an asset.

• Research Technician/Technologist - Creative thinking (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 2)

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.

Closing Date: 8 December 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time