Natural Resources Canada - Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector, CanmetENERGY-Ottawa : Closing date: March 25, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time : Reference number RSN26J-080195-000111

Selection process number 2026-RSN-EA-EETS-666347

Location Ottawa (Ontario)

Employment tenure This is a full-time student position (37.5 hours per week) during non-academic terms and part-time student position (20 hours per week) during academic terms ending March 31, 2028.

Salary $29.64 to $38.38 per hour - Paid in installments of $12,900 three times a year.

Who can Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.To be considered for RAP opportunities, students must be:

1. Recognized as having full time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which they are presently enrolled (this includes students with disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution and those participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level);
2. Enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of their curriculum;
3. Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

On this page :

- About the position
- Conditions of employment
- You need (essential for the job)
- Language requirements (essential for the job)
- Our commitment
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Preference
- How to
- Hiring organization contact

About the position : Duties CanmetENERGY-Ottawa is an energy research lab within the federal Department of Natural Resources. The Subsurface Energy Technology Group conducts research into energy technologies including geothermal energy.The duties of the position are to conduct technical and economic, and life-cycle analyses on enhanced geothermal systems (EGS)



for the provision of electricity and heat for locations in northern Canada. The work will include:

- Developing methods and models to evaluate EGS in the north and in various geological settings.
- Developing methods and models to evaluate the cost of EGS.
- Evaluating the life-cycle performance of EGS in the north.
- Writing reports and papers for publication, and developing and presenting presentations at meetings and conferences.
- Conducting lab work such as measuring rock properties (thermal, hydraulic, etc.).

Work environment 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. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa engages in research and development in the areas of energy efficiency 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. There are four national laboratories under the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources dedicated to research, development and deployment of energy science and technology solutions for Canada.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, we strive for organizational excellence and endeavour to put science at the service of all Canadians. CanmetENERGY 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.The position is located at the Bells Corners Complex, situated within the National Capital Greenbelt. This location features forested trails and walking paths, as well as workplace wellness programs that include running, fitness and mental health initiatives.At CanmetENERGY-Ottawa we demonstrate our commitment to organizational excellence through our Gold Level Certification in the Organizational Excellence Standard provided by Excellence Canada. 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!Everyone is welcome! Natural Resources Canada is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds that represents Canada now and in the future.We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

Intent of the process The intent of this process is to staff one (1) student position.

Positions to be filled 1

Conditions of employment : Reliability Status security clearance

Learn more about security screening process.

You need (essential for the job) : Education :

1. BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng in earth sciences or suitable engine

📌 Geoscientist (Ottawa)
🏢 Natural Resources Canada
📍 Ottawa