Research Scientist

Natural Resources Canada - Energy Efficiency Technology Sector - CanmetENERGY Devon
Devon (Alberta)
SE-RES-02
$83,096 to $119,317
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada

**Closing date: 22 November 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

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

**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**:
CanmetENERGY Devon research centre is located within a 20-minute drive from south Edmonton. Although there is no public transit available to the research centre, parking is free.
This is a hybrid position which requires a minimum of three days per week in the workplace, as mandated by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's guidelines on prescribed workplace presence.

**Intent of the process**:
The intent of this process is to fill one (1) term position.

**Positions to be filled**: 1

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

Education
Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position

Degree equivalency

Experience
- Practical experience in conducting research and/or technology development in chemical engineering related to reaction engineering, catalysis, catalyst synthesis, catalyst characterization, carbon capture and conversion, or hydrocarbon processing, involving bench-scale or pilot plant set-ups.
- Experience in planning, organizing, conducting, or executing research projects independently.
- Experience in collecting, analyzing, or interpreting experimental data.
- Experience in writing technical reports, publications, or research proposals.
- Demonstrated experience in presenting or communicating complex scientific issues and research results to professional, technical, or public audiences.

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

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
- Knowledge of the technologies and industrial practices commonly used, catalytic processes, and carbon capture and conversion.

Abilities/Competencies:

- Ability to propose and conduct research studies to advance knowledge and/or improve technologies and practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team to meet mandates.

Personal Suitability:

- Initiative
- Dependability
- Sound judgment
- Effective Interpersonal Skills

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
Experience
- Experience in process modelling and simulation or life cycle analysis.

Knowledge
- Knowledge of chemical process design.
- Knowledge of hydrocarbon chemistry.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness to do field, laboratory, or pilot plant work
- Willingness to work overtime or work-shift

**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.

Information on employment equity

The Edmonton area has lower house prices and rental rates than many Canadian cites, numerous recreation centers, an extensive trail network along its river valley, is located within 4 hours of the mountain parks (Banff and Jasper), has an international airport and is one of the sunniest cities in Canada.

**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.

Information on the preference to veterans

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