Manager, Administrative and Health & Safety Supervisor

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: Construction

Classification: AS-4

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/ CBC

Work Arrangements:Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). Employees in this position who telework will be required to travel to the identified work site at least three times per week at their own expense.

We recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities. If you are an Indigenous candidate, you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. To learn more, please contact the hiring team, using the contact information below.

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The Role

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Manager, Administrative and Health & Safety Services to support our Construction Research Centre. The Manager, Administrative and Health & Safety Services would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Manager, Administrative and Health & Safety Services is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the Construction Research Centre’s administrative and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) services across the research centre and ensures their alignment with NRC Common Services. The AHS Services Manager recommends, develops and implements administrative and health and safety policies and procedures, and ensures performances are met.

Other key activities include:

• Recommending administrative and health and safety priorities to senior management for the research centre Operational Plan.
• Recommending action plans to senior management to solve issues and mitigate risks.
• Leading administrative and health and safety change management initiatives in collaboration with NRC Common Services.
• Representing the Construction Research Centre at various corporate working groups and task forces.
  
  

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

In order to ensure a prompt and efficient processing of applications, candidates are encouraged to provide, along with their résumé, a detailed covering letter explaining how they meet each of the requirements of this position (education, experience, language requirements) by providing concrete examples. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience.

Education

Successful completion of secondary school according to provincial standards.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Experience in interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, guidelines and providing related advice and recommendations to senior management and staff.
• Significant experience in leading administrative services and processes, and supervising staff in a matrix organization.
• Experience in health and safety principles and practices.
• Significant experience using MS Office tools and SAP or data management systems including DocZone.
• Experience organizing and analyzing complex information establishing/writing clear and concise dashboards, procedures or reports to address corporate requests would be considered an asset.
• Experience in process improvement principles and practices would be considered an asset.
  
  

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety principles.
• Ability to manage complex issues including identifying, mitigating and resolving issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively and clearly across all levels of staff.
• Ability to supervise, mentor and train staff.
  
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
• Management services - Results orientation (Level 3)
• Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
• Management services - Teamwork (Level 3)
• Management services - Communication (Level 3)
• Supervisor - Developing others (Level 3)
  
  

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Management Services ; Supervisor

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Compensation

Salary under review.

From $69,087 to $81,221 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
  
  

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number ( 22451 ) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Closing Date: 16 October 2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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