Research Technologist

Employment and Social Development Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Technologist to join their Corrosion Technical Team in Hamilton. This dynamic role involves conducting laboratory experiments and collaborating with scientists and engineers to explore material behaviors in various environments. You will prepare test specimens, maintain scientific equipment, and ensure data quality while adhering to strict safety standards. If you are passionate about advancing clean energy technologies and have a background in materials science or engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembling and operating laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of materials science principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments simulating material behavior in various environments.
• Collect and process scientific data while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Skills

Laboratory Experimentation

Data Analysis

Equipment Calibration

Corrosion Testing

Mechanical Testing

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in materials science or engineering

Tools

Gas Analyzers

Autoclaves

Water Baths

Job description

No endorsement of any products or services is expressed or implied.

Reference number: RSN25J-040095-000445
Selection process number: 2025-RSN-EA-EETS-647399

Natural Resources Canada- Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector, CanmetMATERIALS-Hamilton
Hamilton(Ontario)
EG-04
$71,741 to $90,184

For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada

Closing date:4 June 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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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.

You must meet all essential qualifications to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In your response to the screening questions, please provide concrete examples and the following information:
1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

Please note that point form, “copy and paste” from your resume and comments such as “refer to my attached resume” will NOT be accepted. Failure to provide this information in the requested format WILL result in your application being rejected.

*NOTE: Please note your application and your answers to the screening questionnaire may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Duties

As part of CanmetMATERIALS’ Corrosion Technical Team in Hamilton, ON, the Research Technologist works closely with research scientists, engineers and technologists to set-up and conduct a wide range of laboratory experiments to simulate or explore the behaviour of materials in a variety of service environments (for example, salt solutions, acids, oils, and high temperature and/or high pressure gases). Current research areas include materials for clean energy production (hydrogen, bioenergy and nuclear power), critical mineral processing and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).

The Research Technologist will perform a variety of tasks, including preparing test specimens, maintaining and calibrating scientific equipment, and assembling and operating equipment and apparatus that ranges in complexity from water baths to gas analyzers to autoclaves operating at high temperature and pressure. The Research Technologist is responsible for collecting, processing and ensuring the quality of the scientific data produced in their experimental work, all while observing the highest standards of occupational health and safety.

The Research Technologist position requires the incumbent to work onsite at the Hamilton laboratory full-time.

Work environment

Part of Natural Resources Canada, CanmetMATERIALS is the largest research centre in Canada dedicated to fabricating, processing and evaluating metals and materials. Scientific and technical staff in Hamilton and Calgary research and develop materials solutions for Canadian industry in the energy, transportation and metal-manufacturing sectors. Our work supports Natural Resources Canada’s commitment to improving the quality of life of Canadians by ensuring the country’s abundant natural resources are developed sustainably, competitively and inclusively.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one 2-year determinate position located in Hamilton, Ontario.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled:1

Information you must provide

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
• Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree with a specialization related to materials science or engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, corrosion or a relevant technical science, from an accredited post-secondary institution.

Experience:
• Experience assembling, operating and troubleshooting experimental apparatus and equipment for use in scientific projects or industrial applications.
• Experience selecting, modifying or developing test methods for scientific experiments or analytical tests.
• Experience collecting, compiling, verifying and analyzing data from experiments.
• Experience calibrating or validating scientific equipment and techniques.
• Experience maintaining technical logs, files or records.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Qualifications:
• Experience with high temperature or high pressure equipment.
• Experience with corrosion testing or electrochemistry.
• Experience with mechanical testing of materials such as: tensile testing, fracture testing, fatigue testing and creep testing.
• Experience working with chemicals in a laboratory environment.
• Experience working with dangerous chemicals such as: sulfides, concentrated acids, organic solvents, flammable and toxic gases.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of conducting experiments in a chemistry, corrosion or materials science laboratory.
• Knowledge of the apparatus, equipment and techniques used in materials science, materials engineering or corrosion testing.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.

Abilities/Competencies:
• Ability to set-up and conduct tests involving toxic, corrosive, high temperature and/or high pressure environments, which includes working with compressed gases, acids, bases and other chemicals.
• Ability to identify problematic results and troubleshoot methods and apparatus in order to address them
• Ability to prepare metallic, polymeric or coated specimens for environmental or mechanical testing.
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Personal Suitability:
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Willingness and ability to learn
• Thoroughness and attention to details
• Flexibility

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Operational Requirements:
• Willing and able to work on site in a laboratory environment 5-days a week.
• Willing and able to work overtime as required and to adopt flexible work hours as per operational requirements.
• Willing and able to wear a supplied-air breathing apparatus (SABA or SCBA), which requires maintaining a clean-shaven condition in the areas of the face where the seal is made.
• Willing and able to wear an air-purifying respirator (half-mask), which requires maintaining a clean-shaven condition in the areas of the face where the seal is made.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to work with hazardous chemicals and gases in accordance with appropriate safety protocols.

Other information

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.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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