Reference number
RSN26J-151896-001050
Selection process number
2026-RSN-EA-EETS-673271
Location
Ottawa (Ontario)
Employment tenure
This is a student position involving 2–3 days per week (15–37.5 hours weekly) for a 6-month period during the Summer 2026 term (early July to the end of December 2026), with the possibility of extension.
Salary
$17.75 to $38.38 per hour - The student should be paid the standard hourly rate based on their year and level of study (paid bi-weekly)
Who can
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.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada.
About the position
Conditions of employment
Operational Requirements
You need (essential for the job)
Language requirements (essential for the job)
You may need (asset qualifications)
Our commitment
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Preference
How to
Hiring organization contact
Duties
The Zero Emission Technology group is in need of a graduate research assistant in order to assist on the execution of projects related to the development and implementation of advanced carbon capture and utilization processes as well as new Critical Minerals (CMs) projects. Key project activities include: "providing engineering support for the development of test rigs", "running experiments to collect and analyze data", "perform engineering calculations and simulations", and "prepare reports and presentations".
Work environment
At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.
Positions to be filled
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Important messages
- You must provide proof of your education credentials.
- Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
- A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
- Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.
- Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.
- Natural Resources Canada is committed to employment equity and building strength through diversity. We welcome applications from qualified people and encourage members of the designated groups (Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities and Women) to and to self-identify.
- For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes.
- This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.
- We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted
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.
Learn more about security screening process.
- Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety goggles, safety boots, hearing protection, etc.)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education:
- Currently enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of appointment in a Master’s or PhD program at a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Chemical Engineering or Material Science.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience:
- Experience in plasma or microwave systems and operations.
- Experience using engineering simulation software packages such as Aspen, Comsol, Matlab, etc.
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
English essential
Learn more about language requirements.
May be applied / assessed at a later date
Asset Education
- Graduate degree in Chemical Engineering.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Asset Experience:
- Experience in data analysis and material characterization (SEM, XRD, Raman).
- Experience in gas handling and control systems
- Experience working in a laboratory environment.
Asset Knowledge:
- Knowledge on carbon formation mechanisms and graphitization processes.
- Knowledge of fundamentals of reaction engineering and plasma physics.
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.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
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 .
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
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.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
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Information you must provide
- Your résumé
- 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 . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
