Chemical Engineering Co
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Why SRC?
With more than 400 employees, $83 million in annual revenue and nearly 80 years of RD&D experience, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization with 1,400 clients in 16 countries around the world. We help clients from across the world solve technology problems, make improvements, seize opportunities, maintain competitiveness, increase productivity, and develop new markets.
SRC’s Mineral Processing team provides leading‐edge research, development and demonstration services for a variety of commodities and mineral processing technologies. To learn more about SRC Mineral Processing, visit www.src.sk.ca.
Overview
SRC’s Research and Technology Division is seeking Chemical Engineering Co-op Students to join the Mineral Processing team. The co-op students will participate in activities related to the processing of potash, uranium, rare earths and lithium. These positions are open to a 16-month term, starting May 2027.
Accountabilities
This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Deadline to apply is November 30, 2026.
To Apply: Please apply with your resume and cover letter directly to our website using the link provided here.
Note: Applicants are also required to apply on Career Link as per the Co-op program requirements.
With more than 400 employees, $83 million in annual revenue and nearly 80 years of RD&D experience, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization with 1,400 clients in 16 countries around the world. We help clients from across the world solve technology problems, make improvements, seize opportunities, maintain competitiveness, increase productivity, and develop new markets.
SRC’s Mineral Processing team provides leading‐edge research, development and demonstration services for a variety of commodities and mineral processing technologies. To learn more about SRC Mineral Processing, visit www.src.sk.ca.
Overview
SRC’s Research and Technology Division is seeking Chemical Engineering Co-op Students to join the Mineral Processing team. The co-op students will participate in activities related to the processing of potash, uranium, rare earths and lithium. These positions are open to a 16-month term, starting May 2027.
Accountabilities
- Assist the Mineral Processing lab and pilot plant testing teams in setting up procedures and equipment for processing various minerals, such as potash, rare earths, uranium, gold and base metals
- Participate in administering bench tests and pilot-scale campaigns
- Develop skills in sample preparation, mineral processing equipment operation, measuring instruments and more
- Learn procedures for attrition scrubbing, desliming, flotation, magnetic separation, gravity separation, reagent conditioning, leaching, solid/liquid separation, settling and process monitoring
- Participate in data collection and report preparation, as required
- A third-year chemical engineering student enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan Engineering Co-operative Internship Program with focus preferred in either mineral processing or extractive metallurgy
- Strong understanding of best practices for quality work and workplace safety
- Team player with effective interpersonal, communication, multitasking and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn and stay flexible as daily job tasks may vary
- Ability to self-motivate, follow detailed instructions and carry out tasks with minimal supervision
- Lifting or moving up to 50 pounds during work shifts
- Flexible schedule with possible evening and weekend work, as required
- Extended work hours (up to 12 hours per day), as required
This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Deadline to apply is November 30, 2026.
To Apply: Please apply with your resume and cover letter directly to our website using the link provided here.
Note: Applicants are also required to apply on Career Link as per the Co-op program requirements.
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Responsibilities
Assist laboratory and pilot plant teams with procedures, equipment setup, bench tests, and pilot-scale campaigns for processing minerals including potash, uranium, rare earths, lithium, gold, and base metals. Develop mineral processing skills and contribute to data collection and report preparation.
Requirements
Applicants must be third-year chemical engineering students enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan Engineering Co-operative Internship Program; a focus in mineral processing or extractive metallurgy is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate workplace safety awareness, teamwork, communication, flexibility, problem-solving, and the ability to follow detailed instructions, and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work flexible or extended hours when required.
Skills
- Mineral Processing
- Laboratory Testing
- Pilot Plant Testing
- Sample Preparation
- Mineral Processing Equipment Operation
- Use of Measuring Instruments
- Attrition Scrubbing
- Desliming
- Flotation
- Magnetic Separation
- Gravity Separation
- Reagent Conditioning
- Leaching
- Solid-Liquid Separation
- Process Monitoring
- Data Collection and Report Preparation
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Categories
- Engineering
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Chemical Engineering
- Co-op Internship
- Mineral Processing
- Extractive Metallurgy
- Potash
- Uranium
- Rare Earths
- Lithium
- Gold
- Base Metals
- Laboratory Testing
- Pilot Plant
- Bench Testing
- Pilot-Scale Campaigns
- Sample Preparation
- Attrition Scrubbing
- Desliming
- Flotation
- Magnetic Separation
- Gravity Separation
- Reagent Conditioning
- Leaching
- Solid-Liquid Separation
- Settling
- Process Monitoring
- Data Collection
- Report Preparation
- Workplace Safety
- Quality Practices