AI Safety Lab Lead

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:** Digital Technologies **Classification:** RCO **Tenure:** Continuing **Language Requirements:** Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC **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. **Note:** This position is being re-posted. If you had previously applied to competition, there is no need to re-apply. **Discover the possible** ------------------------- Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2025 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 fosters 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** ------------ Are you passionate about safe and responsible AI? Do you want to be part of a pioneering team shaping how AI systems are evaluated, measured, and deployed safely? Do you want your work to have a real impact for Canada and Canadians? If so, we want to meet you! We are seeking a mid‑career RCO‑04 to establish and lead the NRC’s AI Safety Lab, a new capability funded by the Canadian AI Safety Institute (CAISI) and dedicated to evaluating the safety of advanced AI systems. You will be part of a pioneering team conducting rigorous AI safety evaluations and translating technical results into actionable tools, g