Business Development Officer

The role

NRC is seeking a Business Development Officer (BDO) to be part of its strategic business activities in Advanced Clean Energy, to accelerate the development of critical minerals and battery energy storage solutions that will facilitate the electrification of Canada’s energy supply, across all sectors. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC. The BDO would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The BDO provides strategic market guidance, sales & marketing, intellectual property management, complex agreement negotiation, licensing, stakeholder engagement expertise and new business approaches that will influence business objectives and strategic plans, increasing and strengthening the NRC’s value proposition and its relationships with clients.

The BDO supports the business and partnership objectives of the NRC by developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies aligned towards NRC’s program(s) outcomes. The BDO engages with targeted clients in direct meetings, workshops and industry conferences. The BDO then analyzes client requirements and aligns client needs with NRC capabilities and NRC’s program objectives. The BDO leads due diligence efforts and structures/negotiates strategic research agreements, intellectual property licenses, and technical service agreements that maximize impact to the Canadian economy.

The BDO is expected to achieve targeted growth objectives, including increasing market knowledge of NRC within specific sector(s), developing opportunities for NRC to provide technical or research services to clients, and establishing collaborative relationships or projects with key stakeholders.

The NRC will be offering you a wide-range of benefits including the Public Service Dental Care Plan (PSDCP), Public Service Health Care Plan, Disability Insurance, generous leave entitlements, Superannuation (pension) and the Supplementary Death Benefit.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate interested in working within a fast-paced business environment at Canada’s leading research and technology organization.

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

Post-graduate degree, preferably in Material Science or Engineering.

PhD in the domain of battery material science would be an asset.

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

Experience

• Significant and recent experience in developing partnerships for research, development and deployment of clean technologies in the Canadian marketplace, preferably within the context of a federal funding organization.
• Significant and recent experience in developing and commercializing energy storage technologies, preferably within a private sector organization.
• Significant and recent experience in negotiating complex agreements and reviewing contracts.
• Significant and recent experience in leveraging intellectual property to address industry challenges.
• Significant experience in communicating both verbally and in writing technology business opportunities to potential and existing clients.
• Experience supporting and leading business-related activities within an industrial or research organization.

Condition of employment

Reliability Status

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

Language requirements

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical competencies

• Knowledge of batteries and electrification and/or critical minerals.
• Ability to use well developed influencing strategies to achieve outcomes.
• Proven record of success in analyzing market dynamics and translating this into business opportunities with key prospects and accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to meet stakeholder engagement objectives, outreach or marketing targets through opportunities which are aligned with strategic goals and that have had significant impact for the organization.
• Knowledge of the Canadian innovation landscape, including leading players (companies, academic institutions, granting agencies) in critical mineral and battery energy storage supply chains would be considered an asset.

Behavioural competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Management Services; Technology Extension;

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Compensation

The intent of this hiring action is to staff this position at the RCO-3 to RCO-4 level, which is a well established-career level position with a salary range of $119,688 to $168,192.

NOTE: Please note that the full RO/RCO salary scale has five levels. Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. As such, the initial salary could be within another level of the RO/RCO salary scale (i.e. above or below the intended level for this position).

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.

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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.

Notes

• 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.