Natural Resources Canada- Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector - CanmetENERGY-Ottawa
Selection process number
2026-RSN-EA-ETS-682804

Employment tenure
This is a student position of 30 hours per week, from Fall 2026 (nominally October) to Winter 2028 (March 31).

Salary
$18.84 to $38.38 per hour

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.You are eligible for this program if you meet these 3 requirements:1. You are a full time student in a post-secondary institution;
2. You are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum;
3. You meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work;This includes students with physical or emotional disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution. Adult students registered in education and retraining programs at the secondary level may also be eligible for student employment programs.Note: Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who meet the job requirements.

Duties
The Zero Emission Technology group is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to support laboratory and pilot-scale testing for the development and implementation of advanced critical materials recovery and refinement processes. The ideal candidate will be familiar with hydrometallurgical processes and possess a strong background in chemistry or chemical engineering. The candidate may also provide technical engineering support, execute process modeling and simulations, and synthesize research findings into high-quality technical reports and presentations.

Work environment
4 days on-site (no telework).CanmetENERGY is Canada’s leading research and technology organization in the field of clean energy. Its expertise, projects and unique facilities are driving solutions for cleaner production and use of energy resources. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa engages in research and development in the areas of energy efficiency, clean fossil fuels and renewable and alternative energy sources, in the transition to a low-carbon future. Our goal is to ensure that Canada is at the leading edge of clean energy technology development and greenhouse gas reduction. We are one of four national laboratories under the Minister of Natural Resources Canada dedicated to research, development and deployment of energy science and technology solutions for Canada.CanmetENERGY-Ottawa’s mission supports the Minister’s mandate by leading the development of energy S&T; solutions for the environmental and economic benefit of Canadians. We foster a broad range of successful research partnerships with manufacturers,



academia, planners, builders, and all levels of government, by working collaboratively to identify, test and innovate products and processes beneficial to the lives of Canadians.At CanmetENERGY-Ottawa, we strive for organizational excellence and demonstrate this commitment through our Gold Level Certification in the Organizational Excellence Standard provided by Excellence Canada. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa also supports its employees in achieving a work-life balance that allows them to continue to be successful in their careers while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In 2022, CanmetENERGY Ottawa was named a Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employer by Excellence Canada and Canada Life, for the fourth year in a row (2019 & 2020 & 2021)!This position is located at the Bells Corners Complex, situated within Ottawa’s Greenbelt, yet close to restaurants and shopping within the area of Bells Corners. Situated between Nepean and Kanata, we are close to the Bayshore bus station as well as the Eagleson/Terry Fox Park and Ride with bus access to the Complex. This location also features trails and walking paths as well as workplace wellness programs including running, fitness and mental health initiatives to boost employee morale and work/life balance.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLzA6PP1Ln0

Intent of the process
The intention of this selection process is to fill one (1) student position.

Positions to be filled
1

Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - Note: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.

Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety goggles, safety boots, hearing protection, etc.).
Willing and able to work on-site 4-days per week.

You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:
1. Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, or Material Engineering, or Mining Engineering from a recognized university.2.



Currently enrolled or willing to enroll in a graduate program in Chemical Engineering, or Material Engineering, or Mining Engineering from a recognized university.Note: Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status in the academic institution in which you are presently enrolled, pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting your application. Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start date and the student must be returning to full-time studies for your next academic term.

Experience:
Experience in minerals recovery and extraction systems.
Experience working in a laboratory environment.Note: In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge:
Knowledge of unit operations and mineral/chemical processing and design.
Knowledge of materiel characterizations such as XRD, SEM, XRF, etc.

Language requirements (essential for the job)
May be applied / assessed at a later date

Experience:
Experience in specialized mineral processing system such as acid leaching.
Experience in working with high-pressure systems and supercritical fluid extraction.
Experience in working with Aspen simulation software.

Our commitment
We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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