Coordinator and Communications Officer
About the role
Selection Process Number:
11194336-N
Location of Position:
Ottawa, ON
Job Status:
Various appointment types
Job Category:
Communications
Directorate:
Strategic, Corporate and Public Affairs (SCPA)
Division:
Communications, NSERC
Number of Positions Being Staffed:
1
Classification:
GR-06
Security Clearance Required:
Reliability
Salary:
$77,206 to $93,108
Language Requirements:
Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Open To:
Anyone legally entitled to work in Canada who is currently residing in Canada.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid model / Modèle hybride
Closing Date:
November 6, 2026
Special posting considerations:
The intention of this process is to staff 1 term or indeterminate position and to establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff term or indeterminate positions at SSHRC and NSERC.
Who we are
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.
Visit our career page at NSERC to learn more about why you should join our agency.
What you will do
Are you an organized communicator with a talent for keeping projects on track? NSERC is seeking a Coordinator and Communications Officer to join our team.
Your responsibilities will include coordinating and assigning tasks across web, design and multimedia functions to ensure projects are delivered smoothly and on time. You will monitor workflows, track progress using project management tools, and provide day-to-day operational support to keep the team running efficiently. Working closely with the Senior Digital Content Strategist, you will help ensure digital content meets accessibility standards and complies with Government of Canada requirements. You will also support the Manager of Creative Services with vendor coordination, procurement, scheduling and other administrative activities.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and experienced in supporting digital communications and content publishing. You collaborate well across teams, solve problems proactively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
We invite you to join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping our digital success.
What you need to succeed
Education
- A college diploma or university degree in communications, project management, business administration or another relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards
Experience
- Experience coordinating projects and/or managing workflows
- Experience using project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project)
- Experience supporting digital communications and content publishing
- Experience providing administrative and operational support (e.g., vendor coordination, procurement, reporting)
Knowledge
- Knowledge of project management practices and workflow coordination
- Knowledge of accessibility and user-centred design principles
Competencies
-
Team player
-
Effective communication (verbal and written)
-
Analytical thinking
-
Organizational skills
-
Adaptability
-
Attention to detail
Equity, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Accommodation
Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
About Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC; French: Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada) is the major federal agency responsible for funding natural sciences and engineering research in Canada. NSERC directly funds university professors and students as well as Canadian companies to perform research and training. With funding from the Government of Canada, NSERC supports the research of over 41,000 students, trainees and professors at universities and colleges in Canada with an annual budget of CA$1.1 billion in 2015. Its current director is Alejandro Adem.
NSERC combined with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research forms the major source of federal government funding to post-secondary research, and are collectively referred to as the "Tri-Council"
Coordinator and Communications Officer
About the role
Selection Process Number:
11194336-N
Location of Position:
Ottawa, ON
Job Status:
Various appointment types
Job Category:
Communications
Directorate:
Strategic, Corporate and Public Affairs (SCPA)
Division:
Communications, NSERC
Number of Positions Being Staffed:
1
Classification:
GR-06
Security Clearance Required:
Reliability
Salary:
$77,206 to $93,108
Language Requirements:
Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Open To:
Anyone legally entitled to work in Canada who is currently residing in Canada.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid model / Modèle hybride
Closing Date:
November 6, 2026
Special posting considerations:
The intention of this process is to staff 1 term or indeterminate position and to establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff term or indeterminate positions at SSHRC and NSERC.
Who we are
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.
Visit our career page at NSERC to learn more about why you should join our agency.
What you will do
Are you an organized communicator with a talent for keeping projects on track? NSERC is seeking a Coordinator and Communications Officer to join our team.
Your responsibilities will include coordinating and assigning tasks across web, design and multimedia functions to ensure projects are delivered smoothly and on time. You will monitor workflows, track progress using project management tools, and provide day-to-day operational support to keep the team running efficiently. Working closely with the Senior Digital Content Strategist, you will help ensure digital content meets accessibility standards and complies with Government of Canada requirements. You will also support the Manager of Creative Services with vendor coordination, procurement, scheduling and other administrative activities.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and experienced in supporting digital communications and content publishing. You collaborate well across teams, solve problems proactively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
We invite you to join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping our digital success.
What you need to succeed
Education
- A college diploma or university degree in communications, project management, business administration or another relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards
Experience
- Experience coordinating projects and/or managing workflows
- Experience using project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project)
- Experience supporting digital communications and content publishing
- Experience providing administrative and operational support (e.g., vendor coordination, procurement, reporting)
Knowledge
- Knowledge of project management practices and workflow coordination
- Knowledge of accessibility and user-centred design principles
Competencies
-
Team player
-
Effective communication (verbal and written)
-
Analytical thinking
-
Organizational skills
-
Adaptability
-
Attention to detail
Equity, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Accommodation
Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
About Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC; French: Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada) is the major federal agency responsible for funding natural sciences and engineering research in Canada. NSERC directly funds university professors and students as well as Canadian companies to perform research and training. With funding from the Government of Canada, NSERC supports the research of over 41,000 students, trainees and professors at universities and colleges in Canada with an annual budget of CA$1.1 billion in 2015. Its current director is Alejandro Adem.
NSERC combined with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research forms the major source of federal government funding to post-secondary research, and are collectively referred to as the "Tri-Council"