Operations Administrative Assistant Remote

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.

Organizational Unit: Clean Energy Innovation
Language Requirements: English
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. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.
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!
Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.
You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support our Clean Energy Innovation Research Centre. The Administrative Assistant would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
At the Clean Energy Innovation Research Centre, we create green and sustainable technologies for clean energy, resource extraction and environmental protection, essential to strengthen and support Canada's future clean economy.
The selected candidate provides general administrative support. making and revising travel arrangements; Other duties associated with research environments may include shipping and receiving, procurement, being a badge coordinator, time coordinator, Non-Salaried Worker coordinator, or publications administrator.
The Administrative Assistant is an integral part of the machinery that enables the NRC to do what we do!
Education
Successful completion of secondary school according to provincial standards.
Post-secondary education in administration may be considered an asset .
Experience providing administrative support services such as calendar management, arranging meetings, making travel arrangements, processing travel claims, creating and maintaining files, or data entry;
Experience with MS Office suite products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
Experience in purchasing and/or procurement considered an asset; Experience using the SAP system considered an asset.
Language requirements
English
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests
Technical competencies
Knowledge of office administration procedures and practices such as calendar management; making travel arrangements; processing travel claims and preparing correspondence considered a strong asset;
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Ability to draft memos and correspondence considered an asset.
Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
Management services - Communication (Level 1)
Management services - Initiative (Level 1)
Management services - Results orientation (Level 1)
Management services - Teamwork (Level 1)
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.
In 2025, 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.
Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Telephone: View phone number on ca.snapjobsearch.com
If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careersmodule from your NRC computer.