Research Assistant - Engineer Energy and Power

Calian Group Ltd.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Research Assistant to join a dynamic team focused on sustainable infrastructure and environmental challenges. This role involves conducting technical report writing, data analysis, and literature reviews to support vital projects for the Department of National Defence. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a background in engineering, particularly in water and wastewater treatment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or related field required.
• Experience in water treatment or environmental engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical report writing and data analysis for DND projects.
• Perform literature reviews and assist in preparing presentations.

Skills

Technical writing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Data entry applications

Job description

Business Unit 2: Defence

The Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) is Canada’s national military university based in Kingston, Ontario. RMC has within its mandate the provision to carry out research and other forms of support for the Department of National Defence (DND) and other government departments.

Position Overview

Calian is seeking a Research Assistant to join the RMC Green Team, a multidisciplinary research group supporting the Department of National Defence (DND). This project focuses on sustainable infrastructure, environmental challenges, and operations related to water and wastewater treatment plants, as well as other environmental and energy-related initiatives within DND installations across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical report writing and data analysis for DND projects
• Perform literature reviews, including research journals, policy documents, and technical reports
• Participate in team meetings and assist in preparing presentations for supervisors and sponsors
• Conduct site visits to DND installations for performance evaluations of base facilities
• Assist other team members with tasks under tight timelines
• Support studies and activities relevant to sustainable infrastructure and environmental performance in DND projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or a related field
• Strong technical and report writing skills are essential
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment or related environmental engineering projects is preferred
• Familiarity with environmental regulatory frameworks at the Federal and Provincial levels
• Proficiency with MS Office and data entry applications
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Recent graduates with an engineering degree
• Ex-military members with relevant degrees and/or military experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience in engineering projects (water and soil contamination, waste management, energy, or policy)
• Understanding of DND’s internal operations and structure is considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal and public relations skills

Additional Requirements

• Availability to travel approximately 20% of the time (fully compensated, including some weekends if required)
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Must be able to obtain Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level
• Must be a Canadian Citizen