Research Assistant – Scientist Energy and Power

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). The team focuses on sustainable infrastructure and environmental projects across DND installations. The successful candidate will contribute to studies and activities related to energy and power in sustainable infrastructure. They will assist with data analysis, technical report writing, and supporting the team in executing energy-focused projects for DND.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical report writing and data analysis
• Perform literature reviews (research journals, policy documents, DND materials, and technical reports)
• Participate in team meetings
• Prepare presentations for meetings with supervisors and sponsors
• Conduct site visits to DND installations and evaluate base facilities' performance
• Assist other team members with tasks under tight timelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong technical and report writing skills
• Experience in energy and power, with a focus on sustainable infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with MS Office and other relevant software applications
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Recent graduates with a degree in science or engineering
• Ex-military members with relevant degrees and/or military experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience in energy-related projects (alternate energy technologies, energy efficiency, waste management, etc.)
• Familiarity with Federal and Provincial environmental regulatory frameworks
• Understanding of DND’s internal operations and structure is an asset
• Effective interpersonal and public relations skills
• Ability to adapt quickly while adhering to deadlines
• Availability to travel approximately 20% of the time (fully compensated, including weekends if required) with a valid driver’s license

Additional Requirements

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