We are looking for a Project Manager to support the Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Productivity Challenge Programs of our Research Centre. The ideal candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
Requirements
- Actively researching relevant literature, including peer reviewed academic sources, strategic documents and the program engagement reports.
- Liaise with program technical leads, NPO challenge officers, stakeholders and NRC research experts in each program thematic areas (agriculture, manufacturing, clean technologies, Indigenous innovation).
- Building off these inputs to carry out research, writing, editing to support the program and project development.
- Review and identify relevant aligned funding sources, and develop funding opportunities for collaborative research.
- Assist in the delivery of engagement and advisory meetings, and support NRC staff in their outreach activities.
- Contributes effectively to conceptualizing strategies and plans, and respond to information requests by understanding the context in which the challenge program operates, including its role in the national and international research community, and the nature of the NRCs technological and research capabilities.
- Providing advice and technical project management support to implement and maintain efficient project management for challenge program projects.
- Assist in the development of research projects to ensure that all critical program/project elements are given proper consideration in the planning including clear goals and outcomes, statement of work, milestones, deliverables, resources and budgets.
- Provide regular updates and reports on the progress of projects against objectives and identifies any issues arising in relation to project status and resource expenditures and where there are issues, variances, delays, shortfalls or potential problems, proposes changes to projects to achieve objectives.
- Plans and organizes program and/or project meetings, including the issuance of agenda and preparation of minutes.
- Maintains relevant intelligence and information on projects to assist in developing new project proposals.
- Undertakes special projects or assignments to further the challenge program’s objectives in support of programs and projects, and project management.
Benefits
- Robust pension plan
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- Office closure at the end of December
- Additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond
