The Office of the Chief Scientist provides leadership, oversight and advice on cross-cutting science policy, capacity, communication and management issues to support a coherent, effective and modern NRCan science and technology enterprise.Initiatives led or enabled by the Office of the Chief Scientist
Green Jobs
Do you want to be an intern or hire an intern to work in science, technology, engineering and math? Find out how to apply now.
Impact Assessments
Explore the role NRCan plays in providing scientific and technical expertise to support the various federal assessment processes in Canada.
Open Science Action Plan
An evergreen approach to providing greater access, transparency, and openness to NRCan scientific research and activities.
Open Science and Data Platform
Access data and scientific publications to help understand cumulative effects and development activities in Canada.
Scientific Integrity Policy
Access the Scientific Integrity Policy and learn about its objectives and principles for the responsible practice of research and science at NRCan.
Emerging Technologies
Learn about the role of emerging technologies in Canada’s natural resources sectors.
Science and Technology Strategy
The Science and Technology Strategy aims to communicate the value of Natural Resources Canada’s science and position it for the future.
Office of the Chief Scientist Leadership
Chief Scientist, Dr. Ranjana Sharma
Dr. Ranjana SharmaThe Chief Scientist is Natural Resources Canada's senior-most scientific authority in NRCan, accountable for providing corporate science leadership, oversight and strategic policy advice on all aspects of cross-cutting science priorities, policies, capacity and management in the department.