Director, Co-Innovation Programs

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:** Industrial Research Assistance Program **Classification:** MGT-2 **Tenure:** Continuing **Language Requirements:** Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC **Work arrangements:** * Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified. 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. **Discover the possible** ------------------------- Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2026 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** ------------ We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Director, Co-Innovation Programs for the Industrial Research Assistance Program. The Director would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. Working with clients and partners, the National Research Council Canada provides strategic research, innovation support, scientific and technical services to develop and deploy solutions to meet Canada’s current and future industrial and societal needs. The NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) is a critical component of the NRC with a clear mandate to support SMEs’ growth through innovation. The NRC IRAP has professional field staff that work with clients and give strategic advi