Chemical Engineering Co-op Student

Saskatchewan Research Council; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) in Saskatoon is seeking Chemical Engineering Co-op Students to join the Mineral Processing team for a 16-month term beginning May 2027. You will work with bench tests, pilot-scale campaigns and data collection to support processing of potash, uranium, rare earths and lithium.

Applicants are third-year chemical engineering students in the University of Saskatchewan Co-op program, with focus in mineral processing or extractive metallurgy, and must be

Qualifications

• Third-year chemical engineering student enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan Engineering Co-operative Internship Program with focus preferred in mineral processing or extractive metallurgy
• Strong understanding of quality work and workplace safety
• Team player with effective interpersonal, communication, multitasking and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and stay flexible as daily tasks may vary

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Self-motivation

Education

Third-year chemical engineering student in U of S Co-op program

Job description

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.

As SRC strives to build a representative workforce, applications are encouraged from persons of Indigenous ancestry.

Hear from our Past Students

As a working student, my internship experience at SRC has been incredibly valuable, providing me with hands-on exposure to real engineering projects and industry practices. One of the aspects I have enjoyed most is the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful work that has strengthened both my technical and problem-solving skills. Throughout my placement, I have been able to apply concepts learned in my electrical engineering courses to real-world challenges while also gaining practical knowledge that cannot be learned in a classroom. This experience has increased my confidence as an engineer, and reinforced my enthusiasm for pursuing a career in engineering.

-Mustafa Emara, Electrical Engineering Co-op Student

I'm currently a Chemical Engineering student and I've worked in both the Mineral Processing and Rare Earth Elements departments. My experience at SRC as a student assistant has been incredibly valuable, from working in bench scale lab projects and pilot plants to commissioning a brand new plant. While in school, it was hard to imagine what the processing equipment even looked like, all I knew was the math behind it. Now, I can say I've actually worked with the equipment including testing it, designing procedures for it, and troubling shooting it as well. Between both departments and others I've met throughout my time at SRC I can say for certain it is a warm and welcoming work environment. Overall, my Co-Op at SRC has been a great opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that I’ll carry with me throughout my career.