Project Manager ***Please note the extension of the closing date***

Selection Process Number:
12514681-C
Location of Position:
Ottawa, ON
Job Status:
Term appointment
Job Category:
Information and Innovation Solutions /
Directorate:
Common Administrative Services (CASD)
Division:
Information and Innovation Solutions (IIS)
Number of Positions Being Staffed:
1
Classification:
GR-07
Security Clearance Required:
Reliability
Salary:
$85,253 to $103,965
Language Requirements:
Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Open To:
Anyone legally entitled to work in Canada who is currently residing in Canada.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid model / Modèle hybride
Closing Date:
August 18, 2026

Special posting considerations:
What you need to know

  • The intention of this process is to establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff similar indeterminate or term positions at NSERC and SSHRC.
  • This position falls within a directorate that provides common services to two funding agencies: the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).

Who we are

This position falls within a directorate that provides common services to two funding agencies: the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.

Visit our career page at NSERC to learn more about why you should join our agency.

At the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), we bring together the research community, as well as the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in contributing knowledge, talent and expertise to build a better future for Canada and the world. SSHRC is seeking talented professionals passionate about Canadian research and the value it brings to society.

Visit our career page at NSERC or SSHRC to learn more about why you should join our agency.

What you will do

As a Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Leading a variety of IT projects—from application development to infrastructure and service focused initiatives—ensuring they are planned, executed, and delivered successfully. In this role, you’ll work closely with stakeholders and cross functional teams to keep projects aligned with our bi agency IT strategy, goals, and commitments.


This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys driving projects forward with clarity and consistency.

What you need to succeed

Education

  • Successful completion of a post-secondary educational program in Business Administration or a related field, or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
  • Certification as a Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute, or Prince2 Practitioner certification in Project Management or PROCI Certified Change Practitioner is considered an Asset
  • Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

  • Experience preparing project documentation. (such as but not limited to: business case, project charter, project management plan, requirements etc…)
  • Experience planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting progress using digital tools.
  • Experience establishing and negotiating project deliverables with multiple working groups or stakeholders including influencing management and/or executives.
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary IT project teams to deliver IT projects within established timelines, scope, and budget objectives.
  • Experience managing IT projects or IT system updates using an iterative approach. (Iterative approach is defined as taking an Agile approach or deploying in small increments rather than a single large deployment.)

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of project management best practices
  • Knowledge of project management gating processes
  • Knowledge of systems development life cycle (SDLC) is considered an Asset
  • Knowledge of change management best practices is considered an Asset

Competencies

  • Effective communication
  • Organized
  • Effective relationship building
  • Service orientation
  • Team player
  • Self-motivated

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.

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