Phd/master Student

Natural Resources Canada - Lands and Minerals Sector
Ottawa (Ontario)
A preferred start date of June 1, 2025, with flexibility for an earlier or later start, provided it does not extend beyond September 2025.
Students receive a bursary of $25,000 per year, payable in equal installments three times a year.
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada

For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit: RAP Website

**Closing date: 28 February 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Currently enrolled or willing to enroll as a Master or a PhD student.

To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria: 1. Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. 2. Be recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are currently enrolled. (A proof will be required). 3. Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

**Important messages**:
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.

Assessment accommodation

**Duties**:
**Work environment**:
At Natural Resources Canada, a federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Position locations: Research activities will be divided between Ottawa, Ontario and the location of the university of acceptance. Possible additional locations include London, Ontario; Vancouver, British Columbia; Quebec City, Quebec; or Kingston, Ontario.

**Intent of the process**:
The intention is to staff one (1) to three (3) student positions for the completion of a Master or a PhD degree.

**Positions to be filled**: 1

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

EDUCATION
- Currently enrolled or willing to enroll as a Master or a PhD student in one of the following fields: chemistry, mineral processing engineering, materials engineering or chemical engineering.
- Graduation with a Master's degree in one of the following fields: chemistry, mineral processing engineering, materials engineering or chemical engineering OR graduation with a Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, mineral processing engineering, materials engineering or chemical engineering.

The applicant will spend approximately 50% of their study time in Ottawa at 555 Booth Street, with the remaining time at a Canadian university. Potential institutions include Western University, the University of British Columbia, Université Laval, Queen’s University, or others, depending on the research focus. This corresponds to locations such as London, Vancouver, Quebec City, Kingston, or other parts of Canada.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Note: In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

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

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
- Strong knowledge in at least one of the following disciplines: molecular chemistry, inorganic chemistry, mineral processing, extractive metallurgy or chemical engineering.

Personal Suitability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Results Oriented

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

**Conditions of employment**:
Reliability Status security clearance - Note: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment, and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.

To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:

- Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing