Natural Resources Canada - Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector, CanmetENERGY-Devon
Devon (Alberta)
It is expected that the student will work from September 2025 to March 2027.
$25.17 to $31.69 per hour
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada
CLOSING DATE: 1 SEPTEMBER 2025 - 23:59, PACIFIC TIMEWho can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED, YOUR APPLICATION MUST CLEARLY EXPLAIN HOW YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING (ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS)

Education

• Graduation with a Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in chemistry or chemical engineering.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability and willingness to travel to conferences and training courses.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials

This student position will provide technical support on the direct lithium extraction project. They may be involved in the following assignments during the work term:
1. Under supervision, the candidate will conduct research to develop the technology of direct lithium extraction from brine and contribute to the development of manuscript(s) for peer reviewed publication.
2. Conduct pilot scale test for the ionic liquid extraction technology development.
3. Reduce the OPEX by improving the recycle and reuse of the IL systems or replacing the diluent with an alternative cost-effective solvent
4. Increase the technical readiness level of the developed technology