National Research Council of Canada
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Are you excited about the prospect of working with NRC IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program), an important Government of Canada innovation program? Do you thrive in a dynamic team environment, where you have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects? Research projects, creating and delivering informal training, program improvement, data analysis and dissemination, are only a few of the areas in which you would support the team.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Program Officer
Organizational Unit: Industrial Research Assistance Program
City Within a National Research Council Office across Canada
Language: Bilingual Imperative
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.
We are looking for a Program Officer to support the NRC IRAP Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Team, located on the Montreal Rd Campus in East Ottawa. The selected candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. Our goal is to develop a culture at NRC IRAP that is welcoming and fully inclusive for all.
As a Program Officer on the EDI Team, you will report to the Team Leader of EDI. Your opportunities will include collaborating with other members of the EDI team to work on equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives and projects for NRC IRAP. You will engage in research as requested and provide analysis of your findings to inform the Team Lead’s decisions on the development of projects. You will evaluate learning products and training opportunities, and provide recommendations to support the NRC IRAP EDI strategic plan. Additionally, you will contribute to building and delivering informal learning to your NRC IRAP colleagues. You will enthusiastically build rapport and collaborate with Program Advisors, internal stakeholders and external parties to contribute to the implementation of the EDI strategy and action plan. You will work with the EDI Project Management Coordinator and EDI Program Advisors to develop evaluation strategies that support a robust EDI measurement, data management and reporting process. Occasional travel may be required for training purposes and regional meetings
At the NRC, we know that diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, a safe and respectful work environment, and contributing to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process.
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