Natural Resources Canada
- Energy Technology Sector
- CanmetENERGY-Ottawa
- Carbon Management Technologies
- Industrial Decarbonization Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. The Chemical Laboratory Technologist will support applied research within the Industrial Decarbonization team at CanmetENERGY-Ottawa. The role involves preparing and conducting laboratory tests, operating, calibrating, and maintaining scientific equipment, collecting and organizing experimental data, and maintaining laboratory records and inventories. The successful candidate will work closely with scientists, engineers, and technical staff on projects related to carbon capture, hydrogen technologies, and industrial decarbonization, while following established laboratory procedures and safety requirements. 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. 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.
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. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations. Willingness and ability to occasionally work overtime. Willingness and ability to occasionally work outside normal

working hours
, including evenings or weekends, as operationally required Willingness and ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Willingness and ability to work with hazardous chemicals. Willingness and ability to access chemical laboratories, workshops, and pilot-plant settings in a multi-storey facility without elevator access. A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education,



training and/or experience. Experience in carrying out standard test methods, data collection/compilation, processing, and/or verification in accordance with established procedures, standards, and specifications. Experience in calibrating, operating, and/or maintaining laboratory testing equipment. Experience in maintaining technical logs, files and records, databases, and inventories. Focus on Quality Communicates effectively orally and in writing TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Knowledge of chemical laboratory equipment. Knowledge of quality control procedures used in a laboratory. Knowledge of chemical health and safety practices and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Ability to perform laboratory tests following standard test methods. Ability to calibrate, operate, and maintain basic scientific equipment. Ability to organize data and prepare reports using Microsoft Excel and Word. Language requirements (essential for the job) ASSET EDUCATION ~ Chemical Technology, Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology). 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 Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

📌 Chemical Laboratory Technologist (Ottawa)
🏢 Government of Canada
📍 Ottawa