IT Director

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: CS-5

Tenure:
Continuing

Language Requirements:
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

COLLECTIVE STAFFING: A pool of qualified candidates will be established for a one-year period and will be used to staff to staff similar positions with varying tenures, language requirements, and security levels at the CS-4 and CS-5 levels within the NRC. Candidates who meet the essential qualifications may be considered for future opportunities in CIOB as they become available.

Within the application form, candidates must indicate which area(s) they wish to be considered for, as this poster will be used to establish a pool for various Data Innovation and Engineering and Digital Solution Development and Delivery positions.

Work arrangements:
Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework).

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.

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 dynamic and versatile IT Directors to provide strategic, technical and people leadership across a range of enterprise technology functions to support our Chief Information Officer Branch (CIOB). The IT Director would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. Successful candidates will provide enterprise leadership within CIOB and may be placed in roles that best align with their experience, technical background, leadership strengths and organizational needs.

As a Director, you will provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams, manage people and resources, support organizational transformation, and contribute to the delivery of modern, secure and client-focused IT services. You will work with senior leaders, business partners and technical experts to establish priorities, advance key initiatives, and ensure that technology services support NRC’s research, business and operational needs.

All Director-level opportunities will require candidates to demonstrate strong capabilities in the following areas:

• Provide strategic direction for enterprise IT programs, services or initiatives that support organizational priorities;
• Translate business needs, technology trends and government priorities into practical IT strategies, roadmaps and delivery plans;
• Contribute to branch planning, governance, investment decisions and service modernization;
• Lead change in a complex environment while balancing innovation, operational…