Director, Prevention & Field Operations

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: Health, Safety and Environment Branch

Classification: MGT-1

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Work arrangements:

• Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

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.

**Discover the possible

**Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2026 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

**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 dynamic and collaborative Director to provide leadership to the Prevention and Field Operations Directorate of the Health, Safety and Environment Branch and to the leaders within the organization. The Director would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Branch develops and delivers initiatives for the purpose of strengthening occupational health and safety (OHS) and environ...

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