Research Assistant

Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program Natural Resources Canada
- Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector - CanmetENERGY-Ottawa

Selection process number
2026-RSN-EA-EETS-681257

Employment tenure
This is a student position involving 2–3 days per week (15–22.5 hours weekly) for a 6-month period during the Fall/Winter 2026 term, 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 apply
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 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
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.

Positions to be filled
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• You must provide proof of your education credentials.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their…