Position Title: R&D Team Lead – Renewable Energy and Sustainable Fuels
About the Position
Green Oil Inc. (GOI) is seeking an R&D Team Lead to support and lead research, analysis, technical assessment, and program development related to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable fuels, and waste-derived energy technologies. A major focus of the position will be the research, evaluation, and development of SAF and other renewable-fuel pathways utilizing lipid-based waste-stream feedstocks, including used cooking oil.
The successful candidate will conduct and coordinate research on emerging renewable-energy technologies, evaluate technical and environmental aspects of fuel-production pathways, provide scientific and policy-related advice to management, and contribute to the planning and development of the company's renewable-energy initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis on renewable-energy technologies, sustainable fuels, and the utilization of waste-derived lipid feedstocks, including used cooking oil.
- Research and assess technologies and pathways for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other renewable fuels from lipid-based waste streams.
- Lead research and technical assessment of SAF pathways using lipid-based waste feedstocks, including used cooking oil, with particular attention to feedstock suitability, conversion pathways, product specifications, sustainability criteria, and commercialization potential.
- Evaluate emerging SAF technologies, production pathways, feedstock requirements, sustainability criteria, and market developments and provide recommendations to management concerning R&D priorities and commercialization opportunities.
- Identify and assess external funding opportunities, including government grants, research programs, and other sources of support for renewable-energy and R&D initiatives; prepare or coordinate funding applications, proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with government agencies, research institutions, universities, industry organizations, and other stakeholders to support research, technology development, testing, commercialization, and knowledge exchange.
- Monitor and interpret technical standards, certification frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry developments affecting sustainable aviation fuel, including applicable ASTM specifications and other recognized aviation-fuel standards.
- Prepare research reports, technical assessments, briefing materials, recommendations, and presentations for management and project partners.
- Prepare and coordinate technical and supporting documentation for the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program and other applicable R&D tax-credit or government-support programs, including project descriptions, technical narratives, supporting records, expenditure information, and coordination with management, accounting personnel, and external advisors.
- Coordinate joint research and development activities with external partners and contribute to the development of research agreements, project proposals, partnership initiatives, and collaborative funding opportunities.
- Evaluate scientific, technical, environmental, regulatory, and policy considerations relevant to renewable-fuel development and commercialization.
- Provide advice to management on renewable-energy technologies, sustainability strategies, environmental considerations, and opportunities for technology development.
- Coordinate and support research and development projects related to renewable fuels, waste-resource utilization, and sustainable-energy systems.
- Review scientific literature, technical data, government policies, regulations, industry standards, and market developments relevant to renewable energy and sustainable fuels.
- Assess the technical and environmental feasibility of proposed renewable-fuel technologies and projects.
- Develop research priorities, project plans, research methodologies, and performance indicators for R&D initiatives.
- Analyze project results and technical data and make recommendations concerning future research, technology improvement, scale-up, and commercialization.
- Liaise with researchers, technical specialists, industry partners, government agencies, academic institutions, and other stakeholders as required.
- Support the development of partnerships, research collaborations, funding proposals, and technology-development initiatives.
- Coordinate the work of research and technical personnel involved in assigned projects and provide technical guidance where appropriate.
- Monitor developments in renewable-energy policy, environmental regulation, waste-management policy, low-carbon fuels, and sustainable aviation fuel standards.
- Perform other related research, advisory, and program-development duties consistent with the position.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable aviation fuels, biofuels, lipid-based feedstocks, or related low-carbon fuel technologies is required.
- Experience specifically related to SAF research, development, or commercialization is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of technical standards, certification requirements, and regulatory frameworks relevant to aviation fuels and SAF, including familiarity with ASTM standards, is an asset.
- Graduate degree in environmental science, natural resources, energy, environmental policy, sustainability, or a closely related field. A doctoral degree is an asset.
- Significant professional experience in renewable energy, environmental research, natural-resource policy, sustainable fuels, waste-resource utilization, or a related field.
- Experience conducting scientific, technical, environmental, or policy research and preparing professional reports and recommendations.
- Knowledge of renewable fuels, SAF, biofuels, circular-economy approaches, or lipid-based waste feedstocks is strongly preferred.
- Experience coordinating and managing research or technical projects.
- Experience identifying and preparing applications for government research grants, innovation funding, or other R&D funding programs is an asset.
- Experience developing collaborative projects with government agencies, universities, research organizations, or industry partners is an asset.
- Experience preparing or supporting Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive claims, including technical project documentation and supporting records, is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical, research, writing, communication, and project-management skills.
- Ability to interpret scientific and technical information and translate research findings into practical recommendations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical staff, management, external partners, and stakeholders.
- French-language proficiency is an asset, particularly for communication with government, research, funding, or industry partners in bilingual or Francophone settings.
Green Oil Inc. welcomes applications from qualified candidates. Candidates will be assessed based on the education, experience, technical knowledge, research capacity, and other bona fide qualifications required for the position.
Artificial intelligence disclosure: Green Oil Inc. does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
This position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
