Job Specifications
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: Chief Information Officer Branch
Classification: MGT-2
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 four times per week at their own expense. Starting on May 4, 2026, the hybrid work arrangement will end and executives at the NRC will be expected to be onsite 5 days per week.
At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.
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.
Discover the possible
Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2025 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!
As Canada’s largest research and innovation 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
We are looking for a forward-thinking Chief Data Officer to support our Chief Information Officer Branch (CIOB). The Chief Data Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. The positions reports directly to the Chief Information Officer.
This senior leadership role will shape the NRC’s enterprise data vision, ensuring that data and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities are ethical, trusted, and transformative. Through integrated governance, modern engineering practices, and partnerships, the role drives continuous improvement, research, and the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance the organization’s ability to leverage data as a strategic asset supporting its mission and priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide leadership in developing and implementing enterprise-wide data and AI strategies, policies, and solutions that align with organizational goals and government standards.
Guide and empower senior technical leaders in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of NRC’s data and AI ecosystems.
Lead the design, development, and implementation of the organization’s data infrastructure, including data lake, data warehousing solutions and data pipelines for analytics to ensure interoperability and scalability.
Oversee data governance, architecture, and lifecycle management for information, analytics, and AI models.
Ensure data quality, reliability, and integrity through rigorous standards and ethical practices.
Promote and enable the use of data insights and analytics to enhance program delivery and service innovation.
Drive innovation in data utilization and AI and act as a key partner in the exploration of emerging technologies.
Build and sustain a high-performing team of data and AI professionals, ensuring effective management of human and financial resources.
Represent the organization in external partnerships and government-wide initiatives related to AI, data and information management.
Screening criteria
Candidates must provide CONCRETE EXAMPLES that demonstrate how they meet the education requirement and the experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities.
Education
A bachelor’s degree in information m
About the Company
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research and technology organization. Working with our partners, we're delivering a national platform for innovation. We conduct research, support small and medium-sized companies to help them scale up and compete and we connect Canadian innovators to leading R&D capabilities. We also enable cross-sector partnership and collaboration here at home.
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