Technical Officer in Extractive Metallurgy
2 months ago
Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.
Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.
We are looking for a Technical Officer in Extractive Metallurgy to join the Mineral Processing team to support the Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre. This person would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
The Extractive Metallurgical Technologist’s primary duty is to independently execute hydrometallurgical test work in the areas of selective leaching and precipitation, solvent extraction, ionic exchange, and solid-liquid separation at bench and pilot scale.
The NRC Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre delivers advanced technology solutions to Canadian industry sectors in their efforts to de-carbonize Canada’s energy supply and utilization. Our capabilities help companies develop and maintain a globally competitive position, and support quality improvements and cost reductions for vital products and services delivered to Canadians.
You will be working in a team environment with researchers and technical experts in world-class facilities. You will provide technical support services in the design, planning, conduct and analysis of complex experiments, test and facilities operation. You will be participating in experiments/test preparation and laboratory and equipment management, and project management related activities.
Your principal responsibilities will include the following:
- Lead test setup, execution, sampling, tear down, data collection, and initial data organizing.
- Maintaining laboratory and pilot scale equipment.
- Conduct sample preparation and elemental analysis such as XRF, ICP, etc.
- Train and mentor junior technical officers and students.
This position will appeal to a person who likes new challenges, has a variety of skills including hands on work, is well organized, detail-oriented, self
- motivated and enjoys working as part of a team striving for research excellence. You will also have the opportunity to be included in research publications and reports, contributing directly to the research mandate of the team and NRC. If you’re that person, then this is the perfect role for you
**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
A College diploma or University degree in Mechanical Engineering technology or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
**Experience**:
- Significant* experience in designing, conducting, documenting and analyzing complex domain-specific experiments and tests related to mineral processing and extractive metallurgy;
- Significant* experience with the safe operation, maintenance, verification, repair and installation of equipment such as complex laboratory apparatus, mechanical or electrical machinery, hand power tools and/or material handling equipment;
- Experience in analytical chemistry with hands-on experience in sample preparation techniques for advanced analytical equipment (XRF, XRD, ICP, etc.) and materials characterization tests related to mineral processing and extractive metallurgy;
- Ability to understand and use specialized domain-specific software as well as general office products;
- Basic knowledge of IP protection and management;
- Knowledge of technical and scientific literature sources, search engines and computer software relevant to the work.
**Note**: *Significant experience is defined by a minimum of 3 years of experience.
**Condition of Employment**:
- Reliability Status
- You must be able and willing to work in an ordinary laboratory environment with some exposure to hazardous situations; you must be able to work in a physical environment requiring manual dexterity, repeated hand movements, handling bulky objects and must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
**Language Requirements**:
English
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests
**Assessment Criteria**:
**Technical Competencies**:
- Significant knowledge of hydrometallurgy, chemistry principles, chemical engineering applied to mineral processing and extractive metallurgy; demonstrated through the ability to conduct routine mineral processing and hydrometallurgical tests;
- Basic knowledge of materials characterization applied to mineral processing and extractive metallurgy (XRF, XRD, ICP, SEM, etc.);
- Basic computer knowledge including, Microsoft Excel, and networking;
- Ability to comprehend, follow procedures and accurately take directions in a wet chemistry laboratory setting;
- Proficiency in technical communication and reporting on experimental observations and data; and
- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations and legislation required to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
**Behavioural Competencies**:
- Research Techn
-
Research Council Officer in Extractive Metallurgy
2 months ago
Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timeGreat Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success. We are looking for a Research Council Officer in Extractive Metallurgy to join the Mineral Processing team to support the Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre. This person would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. The Extractive Metallurgist’s primary...
-
Technical Officer, Battery Materials
3 weeks ago
Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timeHelp bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. The Energy, Mining and Environment (EME) Research Centre delivers advanced technology solutions to improve the productivity and competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource and utility...
-
Technical Officer, Bioanalysis
2 months ago
Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timeHelp bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. If you are that person, then this is the perfect role for you! **Screening Criteria**: **Education**: Bachelor in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Biotechnology or relevant related...
-
Technical Officer
3 weeks ago
Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timeGreat Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success. Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a Technical Officer to support our Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who...
-
Technical Officer, Battery Laboratory Technician
2 weeks ago
Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timeGreat Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success. Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a Battery Lab Technician to support our Energy, Mining and Environment (EME) Research Centre. The Battery Lab Technician would be...
-
Technical Artist
3 weeks ago
Ottawa, Canada Snowed In Studios Full timeDescription Snowed in Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. As part of the Keywords Studios' team, we are using our passion for games, technology, and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of...
-
Technical Artist
3 weeks ago
Ottawa, Canada Snowed In Studios Full timeSnowed in Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. As part of the Keywords Studios' team, we are using our passion for games, technology, and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive...
-
Technical Services Officer
1 month ago
Ottawa, Canada Ministry of Transportation Full timeDo you have a varied and extensive background in road maintenance and construction? Are you a service-oriented professional with effective communication skills? Then consider this opportunity to advance your career with the Ministry of Transportation. **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a...
-
Technical Services Officer
2 weeks ago
Ottawa, Canada Ministry of Transportation Full timeDo you have a varied and extensive background in road maintenance and construction? Are you a service-oriented professional with effective communication skills? Then consider this opportunity to advance your career with the Ministry of Transportation. Please not that there are two temporary seasonal (9 months) positions on offer at either of the following...
-
Ottawa, Canada CADTH Full time**Clinical Research Officer, Canadian Medical Imaging Inventory** **Status: Full-time; Term duration: 1 year** **Location: Ottawa or Toronto, ON (Hybrid)** **Closing date: January 26, 2023** **Salary range: $72,895 - $101,761 per year** ******CADTH is Canada’s drug and health technology agency. We’re a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Ottawa,...
-
Technical Officer
7 days ago
Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timeHelp bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a Technical Officer, Machinist to support our Design and Fabrication Services. The Technical Officer, Machinist would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity,...
-
Business Intelligence Technical Advisor
2 months ago
Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timeHelp bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization. - Provide specialized advice to internal project teams and work units on technical solutions and standards to adapt and support the design, development, testing, implementation, integration,...
-
In-fab Maintenance Technical Officer
6 days ago
Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timeHelp bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a In-Fab Maintenance Technical Officer to support NRC’s Advanced Electronics and Photonics (AEP) Research Centre. The In-Fab Maintenance Technical Officer would be someone...
-
Analytics Technical Officer
2 weeks ago
Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timeGreat Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success. Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization. Become part of a team that works at the interface of academia and industry in the exciting field of Biological Mass Spectrometry. Help us and our...
-
Materials Laboratory Technician
1 month ago
Ottawa, Canada Equispheres Inc Full time**Materials Laboratory Technician** **Who We Are** Equispheres is a materials science engineering firm specializing in high-performance metal powders for additive manufacturing (i.e., 3D printing) in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. We focus on developing innovative, clean-tech solutions with our deep knowledge of metallurgy and metal...
-
Technical Officer, Electrical Standards
2 months ago
Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timeGreat Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success. Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a Technical Officer, Electrical Standards to support our Metrology Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who...
-
Technical Proposal Officer
1 week ago
Ottawa, Canada Sotecma Full time**Position title: Technical Proposal Officer** **Key responsibilities**: - Analyze tenders (RFQ, RFP) for industrial, commercial and institutional projects, including those related to Beltscan systems. - Review the customer's specific requirements and understand the needs to determine the best response options. - Work collaboratively with internal teams to...
-
Ottawa, Canada Myticas Consulting Full time**Term**: Contract **Location**: Ottawa or Toronto / Remote **Clearance**: Enhanced Reliability **DUTIES** As a Storyteller/Technical writer you will work the enterprise architects to extract the business value chain from the technical architecture using visual customer journeys and persona-based experience. The impact of your work will help the...
-
Technical Officer, Material Analyst
2 months ago
Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timeHelp bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a Technical Officer, Material Analyst to support our Construction Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity,...
-
Program Operations Officer
4 weeks ago
Ottawa, Canada NSERC Full time**Program Operations Officer**: **Location of Position**: - Ottawa, ON**Job Status**: - Various appointment types**Job Category**: - Program Delivery**Number of Positions Being Staffed**: - 4**Classification**: - GR-05**Security Clearance Required**: - Reliability**Salary**: - $69,605 - $82,861 per year**Language Requirements**: - Bilingual...
