Senior Research Technologist

Employment and Social Development Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Research Technologist to join their Corrosion Technical Team in Hamilton, Ontario. This role involves conducting and optimizing laboratory experiments focused on materials exposed to hydrogen environments. The ideal candidate will operate a high-pressure hydrogen test cell, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing clean energy technologies and improving materials for Canadian industries. If you're passionate about research and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical testing and experimental design.
• Knowledge of mechanical properties and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and optimize laboratory experiments related to materials in hydrogen environments.
• Operate and maintain high-pressure hydrogen test cell.

Skills

Mechanical Testing

Experimental Design

Data Analysis

Programming (Python, LabVIEW)

Calibration and Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in materials science or engineering

Tools

High-pressure testing equipment

LabVIEW

Job description

Reference number: RSN25J-040095-000468
Selection process number: 2025-RSN-EA-EETS-647404-1

Natural Resources Canada- Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector - CanmetMATERIALS-Hamilton
Hamilton(Ontario)
EG-05
$78,909 to $99,200

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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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.

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Duties

As part of CanmetMATERIALS’ Corrosion Technical Team in Hamilton, ON, the Senior Research Technologist works closely with research scientists, engineers and technologists to set-up, conduct and optimize laboratory experiments to simulate or explore the behaviour of materials exposed to hydrogen-containing environments. The Senior Research Technologist also supports research activities involving high-pressure high-temperature environments relevant to clean energy production, critical mineral processing and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).

The Senior Research Technologist will be responsible for the operation of CMAT’s high-pressure hydrogen test cell for fatigue and fracture toughness testing of materials in hydrogen service. These assessments involve adopting available industry standards and developing improved test methods for material qualifications in pressurized hydrogen environments. They will participate in the installation and commissioning of the equipment, and they will be responsible for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the test cell and supporting infrastructure. They will play a significant role in the development and implementation of procedures for sample preparation, handling, best practices and a quality management system for hydrogen testing. The Senior 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 Senior 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 (1) indeterminate 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
ED1: Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree with a specialization related to materials science or engineering, mechanical engineering or a relevant technical science, from an accredited post-secondary institution.

Experience
EX1: Experience in mechanical testing including experimental design, equipment set-up, basic programming using standard machine commands, calibration, instrumentation and monitoring, troubleshooting and maintenance.
EX2: Experience with a range of mechanical testing methods, procedures and techniques.
EX3: Experience in compiling, storing, analysing, validating and documenting data from experiments.
EX4: Experience working with chemicals in a laboratory environment.

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

Asset Qualifications:
AE1: Experience with control software programming, for example, Python or LabVIEW.
AE2: Experience with fractography of materials.
AE3: Experience with high temperature or high pressure equipment.
AE4: Experience working with flammable and toxic gases.

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

Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of the principles and practices of conducting experiments in a materials science laboratory.
K2: Knowledge of the standards and practices of mechanical testing methods.
K3: Knowledge of mechanical properties of materials.
K4: Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.

Abilities
A1: Ability to provide informed guidance on the experimental approach to be used, as well as on technical and operational parameters of work related to mechanical testing of metals.
A2: Ability to operate complex technical/scientific equipment and particularly mechanical testing equipment.
A3: Ability to assess the quality of experimental data.
A4: Ability to organize work and establish priorities to meet deadlines.
A5: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
A6: Ability to prepare technical presentations and reports.

Personal Suitability
PS1: Effective interpersonal skills
PS2: Willingness and ability to learn
PS3: Thoroughness and attention to details
PS4: Reliability

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

Operational Requirements:
1. Willing and able to work on site in a laboratory environment 5-days a week.
2. Willing and able to work overtime as required and to adopt flexible work hours as per operational requirements.
3. 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.
4. Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, CSA certified safety footwear, hearing protection, breathing apparatus.

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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