Reference Number
RSN22J-013750-000358
Selection Process Number
2022-RSN-EA-RAPBUR-LMS-209800
Organization
Natural Resources Canada
Year
2022-2023
Days Open
88
Classification
City
Ottawa
Type
External
Total
14
Employment Equity
6
(42.9%)
Screened out
0
(0%)
Screened in
14
(100%)
Employment Equity 42.9% 6
Screened Out 0% 0
Screened In 100% 14
Women 0% 0
Visible minority 0% 0
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 0% 0
English 0% 0
French 0% 0
Citizens 64.3% 9
Permanent Residents 0% 0
We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:
B.A.Sc/B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering or metallurgical engineering or chemistry.
Meets the requirements for enrolment in the M.A.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering or metallurgical engineering or chemistry at Queen’s University.
Candidates must be available for work, September 2022
Responsibility and challenges of the position:
CanmetMINING, Natural Resources Canada has received funding for a research project to support the development of Critical Metals.
The student will explore reagent schemes, including mixed-collector systems to produce a ‘clean’ tailings product with reduced sulphur content to minimize acid generation from tailings (tungsten tailings). Specifically, various fatty-acid collector compositions for improved scheelite recovery. In addition, connection between pyrrhotite structure (monoclinic vs. hexagonal) on flotation response will be investigated. Under this task, automated mineralogical analysis (QEMSCAN and XRD) as well as benchscale flotation testing will be conducted.
The student will be the primary contributor to the research work outputs, which may include technical reports, scientific journal articles and conference presentations. The position also includes planning, identifying resource needs for the development and completion of the research activities. Note that any Intellectual Property created from carrying out this research will rest with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Natural Resources.
Work Environment:
Natural Resources Canada’s CanmetMINING is located in National Capital Region, Ottawa, Ontario. With about 100 scientists, engineers and technicians on staff and research facilities and offices in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, CanmetMINING is one of the largest mining technology development centres in the country. CanmetMINING helps the Canadian mining sector through exploratory research, specialized services, and technology transfer.
Students working at CanmetMINING will join a multidisciplinary research group engaged in leading edge research in water management in mining and mineral processing and can take advantage of the opportunities to gain valuable industry relevant experience.
Student will be hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) with the purpose to accomplish research and complete a thesis or dissertation.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter "A cover letter stating your research interests, research experience, and how you meet the requirements outlined in this posting. Not to exceed 1000 words."
Contact information for 2 references.
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
Candidates must possess by the start date (September 2022) a BSc (for MSc candidates) in chemical engineering or metallurgical engineering or chemistry.
Currently enrolled in or be willing to enrol in the MSc in chemical engineering or metallurgical engineering or chemistry. For applicants not currently enrolled, acceptance into the programs is subject to approval of the Department as well as the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Candidates must be willing to do laboratory work at CanmetMINING in Ottawa
English essential
Information on language requirements
Reliability Status security clearance
Candidates must have completed a Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering or metallurgical engineering or chemistry
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
A telephone interview may be required.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.
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.
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.
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.