Chemical Laboratory Technologist

• Department: Natural Resources Canada - Energy Technology Sector - CanmetENERGY-Ottawa - Carbon Management Technologies - Industrial Decarbonization
• Reference number: RSN26J-055095-000700
• Selection process number: 2026-RSN-EA-ETS-685163
• Location: Ottawa (Ontario)
• Salary: $65,216 to $81,985
• Level: EG-03
• Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
• Closing date: 10 November 2026

About the position DutiesThe Chemical Laboratory Technologist will support applied research within the Industrial Decarbonization team at CanmetENERGY-Ottawa. The role involves preparing and conducting laboratory tests, operating, calibrating, and maintaining scientific equipment, collecting and organizing experimental data, and maintaining laboratory records and inventories. The successful candidate will work closely with scientists, engineers, and technical staff on projects related to carbon capture, hydrogen technologies, and industrial decarbonization, while following established laboratory procedures and safety requirements. Work environmentCanmetENERGY is Canada’s leading research and technology organization in the field of clean energy. Its expertise, projects and unique facilities are driving solutions for cleaner production and use of energy resources. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa engages in research and development in the areas of energy efficiency, clean fossil fuels and renewable and alternative energy sources, in the transition to a low-carbon future. Our goal is to ensure that Canada is at the leading edge of clean energy technology development and greenhouse gas reduction. We are one of four national laboratories under the Minister of Natural Resources Canada dedicated to research, development and deployment of energy science and technology solutions for Canada.
CanmetENERGY-Ottawa’s mission supports the Minister’s mandate by leading the development of energy S&T solutions for the environmental and economic benefit of Canadians. We foster a broad range of successful research partnerships with manufacturers, academia, planners, builders, and all levels of government, by working collaboratively to identify, test and innovate products and processes beneficial to the lives of Canadians.
At CanmetENERGY-Ottawa, we strive for organizational excellence and demonstrate this commitment through our Gold Level Certification in the Organizational Excellence Standard provided by Excellence Canada. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa also supports its employees in achieving a work-life balance that allows them to continue to be successful in their careers while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In 2022, CanmetENERGY Ottawa was named a Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employer by Excellence Canada and Canada Life, for the fourth year in a row (2019 & 2020 & 2021)!
This position is located at the Bells Corners Complex, situated within Ottawa’s Greenbelt, yet close to restaurants and shopping within the area of Bells Corners. Situated between Nepean and Kanata, we are close to the Bayshore bus station as well as the Eagleson/Terry Fox Park and Ride with bus access to the Complex. This location also features trails and walking paths as well as workplace wellness programs including running, fitness and mental health initiatives to boost employee morale and work/life balance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLzA6PP1Ln0 (CanmetENERGY-Ottawa at a Glance) Intent of the process The intent of this process is to staff a one-year determinate EG-03 position.
A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations. Positions to be filled 1 Conditions of employmentReliability Status security clearance Operational Requirements- Willingness and ability to occasionally work overtime.
- Willingness and ability to occasionally work outside normal working hours, including evenings or weekends, as operationally required
- Willingness and ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Willingness and ability to work with hazardous chemicals.
- Willingness and ability to access chemical laboratories, workshops, and pilot-plant settings in a multi-storey facility without elevator access. You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the followingEDUCATION
- A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are: A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.EXPERIENCE
- Experience in carrying out standard test methods, data collection/compilation, processing, and/or verification in accordance with established procedures, standards, and specifications.
- Experience in calibrating, operating, and/or maintaining laboratory testing equipment.
- Experience in maintaining technical logs, files and records, databases, and inventories.Applied / assessed at a later dateCORE COMPETENCIES
- Works Effectively with Others
- Shows Initiative and is Action Oriented
- Focus on Quality
- Communicates effectively orally and in writingTECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of chemical laboratory equipment.
- Knowledge of quality control procedures used in a laboratory.
- Knowledge of chemical health and safety practices and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
- Ability to perform laboratory tests following standard test methods.
- Ability to calibrate, operate, and maintain basic scientific equipment.
- Ability to organize data and prepare reports using Microsoft Excel and Word. Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date English essential You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later dateASSET EDUCATION
- Completion of post-secondary education with a specialization relevant to the position (e.g., Chemical Technology, Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology).