Assessment Services Officer

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: Construction 

Classification: TO-4 

Tenure: Term 

Duration: 3 years 

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB 

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. 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

We are looking for an Assessment Services Officer to support our Construction Research Centre. The incumbent would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) delivers a national service for the assessment of innovative and non-standardized building products and systems to determine their compliance with Canadian construction codes. CCMC clients are manufacturers of innovative building products who benefit from accelerated and expanded access to the construction market.

The incumbent is part of a team that serves industrial clients through the application of a rigorous evaluation process that introduces new products into the marketplace. The evaluation process involves assessing performance expectations of Canadian code requirements and using the best available knowledge to determine, through testing, if innovative products and systems meet those expectations.

The incumbent will work with a team of Evaluation Officers and technical experts who establish appropriate evaluation criteria, and assess standards, test results and engineering analyses in relation to an innovative product’s compliance with the Canadian codes.

The incumbent will prepare, modify and maintain documents and publications in the form of evaluation reports and listings. The position requires an understanding of construction processes, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with the public, clients, users and other industry stakeholders, and successfully encourage potential clients to see the benefits of using the CCMC’s services.

The incumbent will support the technical work of CCMC Evaluation Officers (RCO) through project tracking, client interactions, documenting, recordkeeping and drafting publication content, as directed.

The incumbent will maintain CCMC publications through editing and updating technical content as directed by the Assessment Services Group (ASG) Team Lead or CCMC Evaluation Officers.

The incumbent will also provide client-facing support by responding to general requests for information on the CCMC’s processes, fees and expected timelines, with guidance from the ASG team lead. The position does not have any direct reports, but will provide functional support regarding technical issues to CCMC administration staff, students and a TO2 Assessment Services Coordinator.

The incumbent will operate both as a team member and independently, consulting with staff in various fields related to construction products and systems, and interacting with numerous industry clients as well as with colleagues at the NRC. A key function of the position is to support the work of CCMC and technical staff in developing assessments for new and innovative materials, products, systems and services.

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

Diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science or another related field.

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

Experience

Technical experience in at least one of the following:

• construction engineering and/or technology;
• construction regulation (plans/design review, permitting, inspection, etc.);
• conformity assessment of construction products (development/implementation of codes, standards and/or regulations);
• project management in construction or similar environment;
• product manufacturing/product manufacturing quality systems;
• laboratory evaluation and testing of construction products;
• experience managing multiple simultaneous projects or activities in a team environment; and/or 
• experience writing technical reports and related documents.

The following may be considered as assets:

• basic experience working with database applications; 
• experience in structural engineering, including building envelopes and facades; 
• significant experience in new materials, including bio-materials, engineered wood products, thermoplastics, structural plastics and recycled plastic material; 
• significant experience in building envelope membrane materials, waterproofing, airtightness and thermal performance; and/or 
• construction-related experience in building energy management, building systems engineering, or climate change adaptation systems and mitigation.

Condition of employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

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

• Solid knowledge of building regulations, codes, standards and conformity assessment processes, and construction technology/practices.
• Solid knowledge of office-related information technology tools, and experience with authoring written content and correspondence with diverse audiences. 
• Solid knowledge of managing information in structured formats (databases and content management systems) and the ability to create/modify content in digital systems (basic HTML, XML, etc.)
• Solid ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a team environment.

Behavioural competencies

• Technology support - Client focus (Level 2)
• Technology support - Communication (Level 2)
• Technology support - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)
• Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Technology support - Teamwork (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Technology Support

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Compensation

From $83,435 to $107,838 per annum.

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

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 2026, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.
• 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.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (25649) to:

E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Telephone: 438-451-7673

Closing Date: 28 October 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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