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 Regional Contribution Agreement Officer (RCAO) to support the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). The RCAO would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, and Respect, and Creativity.
This position would appeal to someone who demonstrates a great attention to detail and has a passion for providing high quality customer service and solutions. You would have good judgment in the analysis of problems and enjoy managing a variety of tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
If you’re that person, then this is the perfect role for you!
As an RCAO, you would be using your business and financial acumen, to support both internal and external clients in the delivery of the IRAP programs. You could be working independently and/or as part of a team.
Duties may include but are not limited to: responding to client inquiries, producing financial and other statistical reports, administering contribution agreements to firms and organizations, including preparing and reviewing agreements and amendments, reviewing claims and processing payments in accordance with the terms of the contribution agreement, and advising Industrial Technology Advisors (ITAs), signing authorities and clients on appropriate modifications to agreement clauses and undertaking special projects or assignments.
Travel may also be required from time to time, for training purposes and regional meetings.
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
Successful completion of secondary school education according to provincial/territorial standards.
Candidates with post-secondary education or formal training in areas related to the position such as accounting, financial management or in the legal field, may be given preference.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
Experience
- Significant experience in preparing, amending, validating and processing contractual agreements or other legal documents.
- Experience providing service to clients in the interpretation and application of directives, policies or financial procedures.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook at an intermediate level.
- Experience with a financial accounting system such as SAP would be considered an asset.
- Experience with a client relationship management system (CRM) would be considered an asset.
- Note: Significant experience is defined as 2 to 6 years of experience
Condition of Employment
Reliability Status
Language Requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
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 common financial business tools and practices such as financial statements, payroll ledgers, invoicing and/or record keeping. Knowledge of contract processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of the various components of a contract, as well as contract processes and procedures. Ability to apply appropriate judgment in order to plan and coordinate multiple activities.
- Ability to apply appropriate judgment in order to plan and coordinate multiple activities.
- Ability to apply high level of attention to detail when reviewing and/or preparing documents.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office including word processing and intermediate level of Excel for maintaining spreadsheets and generating reports, pivot table experience would be considered an asset.
Behavioural Competencies
- Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
- Management services - Communication (Level 2)
- Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)
- Management services - Initiative (Level 2)
- Management services - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)
Competency Profile(s)
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services
Relocation
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
Compensation
From $60,143 to $70,963 per annum.
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
Notes
- 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 (19641) to:
E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Telephone: 438-466-4195
Closing Date: 25 May 2023 - 23:59 Eastern Time
