About the role#
The Rare Earth Element Division at the Saskatchewan Research Council is hiring an Engineering Co-op Student to support operations at the Rare Earth Processing Facility (REPF). This is a 16-month term starting in May 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist the process engineering team with commissioning and start-up activities.
- Work with operations teams to diagnose performance issues.
- Develop metallurgical accounting processes for the facility.
- Redline P&ID drawings to reflect as-built conditions.
- Initiate Management of Change projects to improve safety, quality, or throughput.
- Build KPI dashboards and visualize plant data.
- Spend time on shift with operators to learn daily facility operations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in the third or fourth year of a chemical, process, or computer engineering program at the University of Saskatchewan.
- Registration in the University of Saskatchewan Engineering Co-operative Internship Program.
- A strong grasp of workplace safety and quality work practices.
- Effective communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to self-motivate, follow detailed instructions, and work with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- A willingness to learn and adapt to changing daily tasks.
- An original Criminal Record Check, satisfactory to SRC, completed within 30 days of receipt.
Location & details#
- Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid position.
About Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
The Saskatchewan Research Council is a government agency based in Saskatoon. Founded in 1947, the organization provides applied research, development, and technology commercialization services. It employs 342 people and operates across sectors including mining, energy, agriculture, and biotechnology. The council maintains the largest commercial diamond laboratory in the world and manages the remediation of 37 abandoned uranium mine sites.
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