Business Development Officer

National Research Council Canada • Ottawa, ON

1d • CA$119,688 - CA$168,192 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Development Officer (BDO) supports the business development and strategic partnership objectives of the NRC while advancing the mission and impact of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC). The role combines strategic stakeholder engagement, market insight, and commercial acumen with an understanding of technical evaluation and compliance services in the construction sector. Working closely with the CCMC leadership and the Research Centre Management Team, the BDO leads industry engagement, identifies opportunities for growth, and strengthens relationships with key stakeholders across industry, government, and academia. The BDO provides business strategy, stakeholder engagement expertise, and market intelligence to help position CCMC as a trusted partner for product evaluation, code compliance, and innovation adoption in Canada’s construction sector. The BDO will lead the development and engagement of industry R&D consortia where collaboration can enable solutions with significant, scalable impact. Leveraging experience in engineering and the private sector, the BDO helps guide client engagements, supports the development of new service offerings and pricing strategies, and contributes to strategic decision-making by providing insights on industry needs, emerging technologies, and market trends. The BDO strengthens CCMC’s ability to engage with industry, respond to evolving market needs, and support the adoption of innovative construction materials and systems in Canada. By combining engineering knowledge, private-sector experience, and strategic business insight, the BDO helps ensure CCMC remains responsive, relevant, and well positioned to support housing innovation and the broader construction sector while advancing NRC’s strategic objectives. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Significant experience in the private sector construction, building products, or building technology industry.
• Significant experience in business development, client engagement, or market development roles.
• Experience navigating regulatory, certification, or compliance environments related to construction materials or building systems.
• Significant experience in negotiating complex agreements and reviewing contracts.
• Significant experience in communicating both verbally and in writing technology business opportunities to potential and existing clients.
• Significant experience using MS Office applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS SharePoint.
• Reliability Status (verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required).

Nice To Haves

• Additional education in business, management, or commercialization (MBA or equivalent business experience) would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian construction codes, evaluation processes, and industry stakeholders is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective and existing clients seeking CCMC evaluation services.
• Guide clients through CCMC process and identify appropriate evaluation pathways for products and construction systems.
• Lead the development and implementation of a “fast lane” approach to support accelerated housing solutions requiring CCMC evaluation and compliance.
• Work with technical teams to streamline engagement and review process for innovative housing technologies with urgent market demand.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, construction sector innovators, developers, regulators, and industry associations.
• By means of the corporate CRM, maintain a pipeline of engagements and revenue-generating opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of pricing strategies for CCMC services to ensure competitiveness, sustainability, and alignment with market expectations.
• Identify opportunities for new service offerings based on emerging technologies, industry needs, and housing innovation trends.
• Provide input into service design and delivery models that enhance the value proposition of CCMC evaluation services.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic insights to CCMC leadership and technical teams to inform program direction and decision-making.
• Work with internal NRC teams, including the Research Centre Project Management Office (PPMO), Contracts Advisory Services (CAS), and Industry Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP), to develop and implement project agreements and partnerships.
• Lead due diligence efforts, and develop, price and negotiate client agreements following the NRC Client Agreement Process.

Benefits

• Robust pension plan
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Office closure at the end of December
• Additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level