Science Library Pad

NRC jobs - Chief, Federal Science Library

National Research Council Canada

Ottawa, Ontario

LS-5, bilingual imperative CBC

closes August 22, 2016

• This is a 2 year term position from the date of reporting.

Apply at https://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/pool.nsf/app?openform&ftype=16-16-0261

Working closely with library teams across seven departments and agencies, you will be responsible for the innovation, direction and management of FSL.  This includes management of the FSL operations support team, the scientific knowledge base/systems, and the provision of expert strategic advice to senior management and external authorities.

Education

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a master's degree in library science or in library and information science.

Experience

Significant experience in the creation and/or implementation of strategic or operational plans.

Significant experience in the management, design and delivery of library and information services in a federal government setting.

Significant experience managing a team.

Significant experience managing a budget.

Experience leading collaborative projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Experience providing strategic advice to senior management.

See job poster - Chief, Federal Science Library

Position at NRC Knowledge and Information Technology Services (combination of former NRC Knowledge Management and NRC IT Services).  NRC Knowledge Management was formerly NRC CISTI.

NRC jobs - Database, Repository and Application Specialist

Knowledge Management
Ottawa - Ontario
CS-2, English

This is a 3-year term position from the date of reporting.

Closing Date: January 5, 2015

http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/careers/competitions/16_14_0340.html

He/she is involved in the installation, design, development, testing, support, and maintenance of digital repositories and business applications required by Knowledge Management to deliver its services. He/she also provides basic database administration services for related database management systems.

The incumbent of this position will be part of a small team where communication and teamwork are a must and interactions with clients and partners very frequent. We expect members of the team to be very resourceful, dynamic and self-sufficient, and to become experts in a wide array of technologies.

NRC jobs - Director, Information Management Services

Knowledge Management
Ottawa - Ontario
MG-2, Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

This is a continuing position.

Closing Date: January 5, 2015

http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/careers/competitions/99_14_0497.html

NRC KM’s comprehensive suite of services includes:

• National Science Library,
• Competitive/ technical intelligence and foresight services, and
• Enterprise information management (IM) services

The Director, Information Management Services (IMS), provides strategic and operational input in the determination of NRC, Branch, and Directorate priorities and objectives. KM is responsible for IM strategy and policy at NRC. The Director provides leadership in the implementation of business plans and in the delivery of services by the IMS Directorate.

NRC jobs - Senior Project Manager

At the National Research Council

... Reporting to the Manager, Client Access and Partnership Services, the Senior Project Manager manages the portfolio of Knowledge Management projects, including inter-project coordination, resource allocation, preparation of project proposals, as well as scheduling, risk analysis, and project prioritization.

Classification: RCO (Research Council Officer, pay scale according to qualifications)

Language: bilingual imperative BBB

Type: Continuing position

apply at http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/E5624813EE56C91485257CAC00735DCF

deadline is May 9, 2014

NRC jobs - Strategic Information Analysts

... you will contribute to client success by performing R&D trend analysis using advanced data and text analytics tools and methodologies. You will expose research fronts and model the business and technical environments through deep-dive analyses of patenting and scientific publishing activity, within the context of industry and market activity. Using state-of-the-art visualization tools, the SIA identifies key clusters of expert networks and discovers new areas of application for emerging technologies. The SIA is responsible for the promotion, and delivery of scientific, technical and industry analysis projects.

Classification: LS-4

Type: continuing positions

apply at http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/A97F1DBE7CD2168685257C63006388E8

deadline March 24, 2014

Information Management term positions at NRC

Jobs at the National Research Council Canada.

Project Lead, IM Transformation

Knowledge Management
Ottawa - Ontario

Job classification: RCO

This is a term position until June 2016.

Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Posted until filled

Apply here: http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/7CC85A7A4C451F2D85257C0C0062CB49

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Business Analyst, Information Management Project

Knowledge Management
Ottawa - Ontario

Job classification: LS-3

This is a term position until March 2016.

Language: English

Closing date: November 8, 2013

Apply here: http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/9A77F49502056B9085257BE9004667ED

NRC jobs - Project Lead, IM Transformation

Organisation: Knowledge Management

Location: Ottawa , Ontario

Classification: RCO

Duration: This is a term position until June 2016.

Language: Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Closing Date: September 23, 2013

You will:
• Lead the three-year strategic NRC Electronic Working Environment (NEWE) Investment Project consisting of multiple work packages and teams to deliver transformative change;
• Implement key IM [Information Management] strategies and plans;
• Implement SharePoint to manage documents and records and support collaboration among 4,000 employees
• Link SharePoint with a Government-approved electronic document and records management system (EDRMS).

More information and link to apply at: http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/DD79D3171D761B2085257BC1006C8B1E

NRC jobs: Senior Foresight Analyst

Closes: June 24, 2013

Location: Ottawa

Classification: RCO

Language: English

Working with the Director, and with internal and external delivery partners, the Senior Foresight Analyst will help to shape and deliver a world-class foresight program for NRC to address long-range issues (10-30 years forward) important to Canada, which includes providing strategic advice that will assist current and future investment decisions.

Apply online:http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/04D802B2CD4D403985257B6B00595521

job - User Experience Specialist at NRC KM

NRC Knowledge Management
Ottawa, Ontario

Classification: LS-4

This is a 2 year term position from the date of reporting.

Your Challenge

To ensure the delivery of NRC search and discovery services of the highest quality, that are optimally configured, operationalized, and integrated in user workspaces and workflows, so that users can autonomously search for, discover, and access the content and services that they require to achieve their business objectives.

Experience

Significant experience with web-based library technologies such as integrated library systems, proxy servers, browser plugins, federated searching, link resolvers, federated or meta- search tools;

Significant experience in applying web accessibility standards and user-centered design principles, preferrably in a federal government context;

Education: An MLIS degree from an ALA accredited institution.

Bilingual imperative: CCC/CCC

Closing date: January 21, 2013

An eligibility list for this position may be established for external candidates only.

Apply at: http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers/jobpost.nsf/EnglishAll/7D0D6E483A181C4E85257A8A0059356E

NRC jobs - Director, NRC Foresight

Knowledge Management
Ottawa - Ontario

Your Challenge

The Director, NRC Foresight, will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing a foresight program for NRC.  The program will explore the external global environment to identify priorities and potential future developments for new scientific research and technology. The Director will ensure NRC’s foresight initiatives enable robust and effective decision-making to occur so that NRC research programs make major contributions to Canadian innovation and competitiveness.

The position will also play a pivotal role in the development of NRC research and technology business goals, plans and priorities and in the success of the organization as it anticipates emerging science and technology issues and prioritizes those that have the greatest potential impact on the organization. This will be done by: engaging subject experts and key stakeholders to create a shared understanding of future directions; conducting assessments of industry and technology sectors to evaluate key technologies and future directions to support NRC decision-making; and, providing advice to NRC Executives on long-term strategic initiatives for NRC to ensure foresight initiatives and results are embedded into NRC’s program development.

Language Requirements

Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Closing Date

June 7, 2012

Apply through the NRC Careers site.

NRC jobs - Manager, Client Access Services - come be the boss of me

(I report to this position.)

Knowledge Management
Ottawa - Ontario

Your Challenge

The incumbent manages the development and delivery of efficient, client-focused, and innovative library and information products and services, and related support and access (eg, helpdesk, web services, discovery, etc), for NRC and for external shared services clients and partners. 

Language Requirements

Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Closing Date

June 11, 2012

Apply through the NRC Careers listing.

NRC job: Senior Project Manager

National Research Council (NRC) Canada.

Apply using the link on the job posting.

Your Challenge

Reporting to the Manager, Partnership Development, the Senior Project Manager Leads the Project Portfolio Management Group, and manages the portfolio of Knowledge Management  projects including inter-project coordination, resource allocation, preparation of project proposals, as well as scheduling, risk analysis, and project prioritization. Develops and improves, on a continuous basis, project management processes and practices at Knowledge Management in alignment with the NRC project management framework.

Directly manages high-value strategic projects.

Communicates project status and prepares and recommends new proposals for approval.

Responsible for project management web pages as a valued source of current information on resources, tools and processes.

Acts as a knowledgeable resource to Knowledge Management project managers and provides support, guidance, mentoring and training in initiating, planning, managing and executing projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, computer science, or a relevant field from a recognized university.

Professional qualifications in Project Management would be a definite asset.

Language Requirements

Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Closing Date

June 1, 2012

Apply using the link on the job posting.

CISTI jobs: Foresight Lead

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Classification: RCO [Research Council Officer]

Type: This is a continuing position.  [i.e. not a term position]

Language Requirements: Bilingual non-imperative BBB/BBB

Closing Date: March 1, 2012  Applications will be accepted until 23:59 Eastern Time.

Notes

Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.

Experience

• Significant experience in planning, developing and implementing foresight and futures investigations in a science-based organization
• Significant experience in presenting strategic analyses and recommendations from foresight initiatives for action by senior management
• Extensive experience in building teams, collaborative networks and sustaining stakeholder relationships in a science-based, research environment
• Extensive experience in using project management methodologies to achieve planned outcomes
• Demonstrated published record of the candidate’s contributions to foresight investigations or studies (minimally 5 investigations must be included with the application)

Salary Range

This position is classified as a Research Council Officer (RCO), a group that is unique to the NRC. The RCO group uses a person-based classification system instead of the more common duties-based classification system. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise, skill, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience. ...an incumbent occupying a position within the RCO Groups is currently entitled to receive a terminable allowance of $8,000 per year plus the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 a year.

visit NRC Careers - Jobs Available Now - Foresight Lead to apply