Natural Resources Canada - Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector - CanmetMATERIALS-Hamilton
Closing date: September 13, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference number
RSN26J-080195-000129
Selection process number
2026-RSN-EA-EETS-681635
Location
Mississauga (Ontario)
Employment tenure
This is a student position of 37 hours per week for a 1.5 year period from Fall 2026 to Winter 2027.
Salary
$17.75 to $38.38 per hour - Salary to be determined by the student's academic level.
Who can
You are eligible for this program if you meet these 3 requirements:
1. You are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution;
2. You are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum;
3. You meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work;
This includes students with physical or emotional disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution. Adult students registered in education and retraining programs at the secondary level may also be eligible for student employment programs.
Note: Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who meet the job requirements.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada.
Duties
1) Operation of experimental battery cycling system.
2) Development of AI/RL models for predicting battery state and making changes to battery usage profiles.
3) Modeling EIS data using machine learning tools.
4) Reporting results verbally and through writing.
5) Manuscript writing.
Work environment
This position is located in Mississauga, Ontario. CanmetMATERIALS is a facility in materials research that provides world-class R&D in partnership with universities and industry. It supports innovation in advanced materials, manufacturing and clean energy.
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.
Intent of the process
The intention of this selection process is to fill one (1) student position.
Positions to be filled
1
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.
Learn more about security screening process.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education:
Students enrolled or able to enroll in a program at Waterloo University (proof will be required before the start date) with specialization in Chemistry.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience:
1. Have demonstrated through experience, or work product, a capability to machine learning/artificial intelligence to electrochemical systems especially electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
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.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
Asset Experience:
1. Competence in programming with Python, R, or Julia languages.
2. Experience publishing scientific code openly (e.g. through Github).
3. Experience in planning, conducting, and analyzing experimental/computational campaigns.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you .
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to
Learn more about ing for Government of Canada jobs.
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
We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Additional links
Student rates of pay – Effective May 1, 2025
About CanmetMATERIALS - Natural Resources Canada
Hiring organization contact
Name: Maya Crisostomo - Human Resources Advisor
Email address: [email protected]
Name: Jason Hattrick-Simpers - Research Scientist
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 647-531-1606