Student Research Assistant

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

**Please Note: This is a temporary position beginning January 2025 and ending on or before December 2025.**

The Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability is looking to hire a current student enrolled in a college or polytechnic for a 1-year, full time, internship (January - December 2025). University students do not qualify for these positions. The position is located on NAIT main campus. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to assist Senior Researchers and Technologists in the implementation of technology development or verification and validation studies of the energy and mining industries, products or solutions.

The Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CEES) is located in NAIT’s state-of-the art research laboratory in the Productivity and Innovation Centre on NAIT main campus in Edmonton. CEES is staffed by an expert team of applied scientists, engineers and technicians. We bridge the gap between existing energy sector environmental research and real-world solutions, taking innovative ideas from concept to commercialization. We work with businesses and industry to develop technologies that improve the economic and environmental performance of the energy and mining industries.

This position is lab based with the majority of the work involving a variety of tasks from simple (i.e. weighing solids, cleaning glassware) to complex (i.e. following custom analytical procedures). Task complexity will increase with training & time in role. The work involves long periods of standing on your feet, some medium to heavy lifting, time-sensitive procedures, wearing gloves and other PPE, handling compressed gases, and handling equipment with moving/rotating parts. Receiving training in relevant procedures and techniques is a core component of being a student researcher. Prior experience is not mandatory. A desire to learn, willingness to contribute, and attention to safe laboratory practices are strong assets.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Learning, providing support on, and then conducting analysis such as, Flocculation, Dean & Stark, Particle Size Distribution, Methylene blue titrations, Ion Chromatography, Karl Fischer Titrations, Solvent extractions, batch extraction testing, Atterberg limits, and vane yield stress.
- Preparing chemical solutions for titration and other wet chemistry tests
- Acquire and tabulate data and input into Excel
- Perform minor calculations
- Make, discuss, write up, and present observations to the team
- Review hazard assessments and safe work practices for clarity
- Maintain lab in good working order including routine housekeeping & maintenance of control charts.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Must have an interest in research and have familiarity with basic solution preparation, weighing and measuring, experimental design and the energy and mining industry.
- Demonstrated comfort with computers and the use of Microsoft Office Applications.
- Must have good communication skills.

**Qualifications**:

- Currently enrolled at NAIT or other polytechnic’s in one of the following programs or equivalent:

- Chemical Technology
- Chemical Engineering Technology
- Civil Technology
- Geological Technology
- Petroleum Engineering Technology
- Waste & Wastewater Technician
- Biological Sciences

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

**Remuneration**: $17.48 - $21.69 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of statutory holidays and vacation pay. (Classification - Student Research Assistant l).
- This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement._

**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

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