Deputy Director

**Selection Process Number:** 13385035-N **Location of Position:** Ottawa, ON **Job Status:** Indeterminate appointment **Job Category:** Corporate Performance and Evaluation **Directorate:** Strategic, Corporate and Public Affairs (SCPA) **Division:** Governance, Risk and Compliance **Number of Positions Being Staffed:** 1 **Classification:** GR-10 **Security Clearance Required:** Secret **Salary:** $114,832 to $143,530 **Language Requirements:** Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC) **Open To:** Anyone legally entitled to work in Canada who is currently residing in Canada. **Work Arrangement:** Hybrid model or, if located outside the NCR region, telework / Modèle hybride ou, pour les personnes résidant à l’extérieur de la région de la capitale nationale, télétravail **Closing Date:** November 25, 2026 **Special posting considerations:** The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position. This process may also be used to establish a pool of partially or fully qualified candidates to staff similar term or indeterminate positions, as well as acting appointments, assignments, secondments, or exchange at NSERC and SSHRC. ### **Who we are** 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. ### **What you will do** The Deputy Director is providing the focal point for the Division’s corporate secretariat operations, governance and compliance activities; ensuring delivery of corporate operations, legislative and policy compliance of the organization; developing and maintaining frameworks related to governance, Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP), funding eligibility and terms & conditions; coordinating special projects and studies and consulting widely with internal and external stakeholders to inform decision-making. The Deputy Director is the second in command for corporate secretariat operations and is acting for the Executive Director in their absence. ### **What you need to succeed** #### **Education** * A university degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience relevant to the position. * Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards. #### **Experience** * Experience in interpreting legislation and regulations, and in applying government policies, standards and guidelines. * Experience in providing policy advice, support and services to senior management and corporate governance. * Experience in applying privacy legislation, policy and directives. * Experience in managing projects and processes involving multiple