Chemical Engineering Co

Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC); Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) seeks Chemical Engineering Co‑op Students to join the Mineral Processing team in Saskatoon. The 16‑month term begins in May 2027 and focuses on processing potash, uranium, rare earths and lithium.

You will assist lab and pilot plant testing, learn mineral processing equipment operation and contribute to data collection and reporting under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be a third-year chemical engineering student in the U of Saskatchewan Co-op program with focus on mineral processing or extractive metallurgy.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality work and workplace safety.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Mineral Processing lab and pilot plant testing teams in setting up procedures and equipment.
• Participate in bench tests and pilot-scale campaigns.
• Develop skills in sample preparation and mineral processing equipment operation.
• Learn procedures for attrition scrubbing, desliming, flotation, and separation processes.
• Contribute to data collection and report preparation as required.

Skills

Quality & safety

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking & problem-solving

Education

Third-year chemical engineering student, U of Saskatchewan Co-op

Job description

Why SRC?

With more than 400 employees,$83 million in annual revenue and nearly 80 years of RD&D experience, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization with1,400 clients in 16 countriesaround the world. We help clients from across the world solve technology problems, make improvements, seize opportunities, maintain competitiveness, increase productivity, and develop new markets.

SRC’s Mineral Processing team provides leading‐edge research, development and demonstration services for a variety of commodities and mineral processing technologies. To learn more about SRC Mineral Processing, visit www.src.sk.ca.

Overview

SRC’s Research and Technology Division is seeking Chemical Engineering Co‑op Students to join the Mineral Processing team. The co‑op students will participate in activities related to the processing of potash, uranium, rare earths and lithium. These positions are open to a 16‑month term, starting May 2027.

Accountabilities

• Assist the Mineral Processing lab and pilot plant testing teams in setting up procedures and equipment for processing various minerals, such as potash, rare earths, uranium, gold and base metals
• Participate in administering bench tests and pilot-scale campaigns
• Develop skills in sample preparation, mineral processing equipment operation, measuring instruments and more
• Learn procedures for attrition scrubbing, desliming, flotation, magnetic separation, gravity separation, reagent conditioning, leaching, solid/liquid separation, settling and process monitoring
• Participate in data collection and report preparation, as required

Qualifications

• A third-year chemical engineering student enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan Engineering Co-operative Internship Program with focus preferred in either mineral processing or extractive metallurgy

Skills

• Strong understanding of best practices for quality work and workplace safety
• Team player with effective interpersonal, communication, multitasking and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and stay flexible as daily job tasks may vary
• Ability to self-motivate, follow detailed instructions and carry out tasks with minimal supervision

Requirements

• Lifting or moving up to 50 pounds during work shifts
• Flexible schedule with possible evening and weekend work, as required
• Extended work hours (up to 12 hours per day), as required

The chosen candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to SRC prior to the commencement of any employment duties. The Criminal Record Check must have been executed within the preceding 30 days of receipt.

This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Deadline to apply is November 30, 2026.