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Anything is possible at the National Research Council (NRC), recently named one of Canada’s 2025 Top Employers for Young People, a 2025 Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!

As Canada’s leading research and technology 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

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

We are looking for an experienced, vibrant and dynamic Director General for the Office of Audit and Evaluation. The Director General would be someone who shares our core values of impact, accountability, leadership, integrity and collaboration.

The Office of Audit and Evaluation offers independent, evidence-based assurance and strategic advice to the President, the Departmental Audit Committee, the Performance Measurement and Evaluation Committee, and NRC senior management. With well-established internal audit and evaluation functions, the office plays a critical role in providing credible and objective information that supports effective decision-making in program management, expenditure oversight, and resource allocation. It also ensures that expected results and outcomes are being achieved.

To fulfill its mission, the NRC is seeking a seasoned Director General to lead the Audit and Evaluation functions. Reporting to the President, the Director General will provide both strategic and operational leadership, including overseeing annual evaluation and audit planning, managing financial and human resources, and directing evaluation, assurance and advisory projects.

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:

Education

An undergraduate degree from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization in a discipline relevant to the position (such as but not limited to business administration, public administration, commerce and economics).

An accounting or internal audit designation such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or, in the case of evaluation, Credentialed Evaluator (CE) would be considered an asset.

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

Experience

• Significant and recent experience leading a team of audit, evaluation or other related corporate function professionals.
• Significant and recent experience managing human and financial resources in a federal government organization including managing people in a participative and team-oriented environment, budget management, and project management.
• Extensive and recent experience leading all phases of evaluation and / or internal audit projects (planning, conducting, reporting and follow-up) would be considered an asset.
• Significant experience providing strategic advice and briefings in an evaluation, audit or other corporate functions context to senior management (Deputy Ministers, Director Generals and above or equivalent) and senior governance committees.
• Recent experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including central agencies and other government departments and agencies
• Extensive experience at the executive level in audit, evaluation or other corporate functions.

Condition of Employment

Secret (II)

A thorough security clearance process will be applied.

For a Secret Clearance, verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required. Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process.

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Note: In the event that no qualified bilingual candidates are identified, NRC may consider unilingual candidates who will be required to commit to achieving these levels within two years.

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies

Extensive knowledge of audit, evaluation or other related corporate functions (ie. risk assessment and performance measurement) principles, approaches, designs and methods.
Extensive knowledge of the fields of audit, evaluation or performance management within the federal government context and relevant policies and policy instruments.
Knowledge of the current and emerging trends, initiatives, and issues related to audit, evaluation and performance management.
Ability to work under pressure, to manage priorities with limited resources to achieve multiple and changing objectives and to handle several tasks at once and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of the National Research Council, its mandate and strategic objectives.
Sound knowledge of senior governance committees.

Behavioural Competencies

• Inspirational Leadership (Level 4)
• Self-Awareness (3)
• Strategic Outlook and Alignment (Level 4)
• Drive for Results and Efficiency (Level 4)
• Leverage Collaborative Relationships (Level 4)
• Client Relationship Management (Level 4)
• Service Orientation (level 4)
• Financial Management (Level 4)
• Human Resources Management (4)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Competencies (MG)

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Compensation

From $168,997 to $202,673 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

• In 2025, the NRC has been chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, the National Capital Region’s Top Employers and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers.
• 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.