R&D Project Manager – Innovative Metal Extraction Technologies

Saint-Hubert & Boucherville, QC – On-site

Position Overview

This role sits at the core of execution within a growing clean technology company developing innovative processes for rare earth and critical minerals extraction and purification.

The organization is advancing from research and pilot activities toward industrial deployment, with early commercial traction including a first license agreement with Rio Tinto.

The R&D Project Manager plays a key role in bringing structure, clarity, and execution discipline across multiple technical projects. Working closely with the CTO, this person ensures projects are well planned, coordinated, and executed efficiently across teams.

👉 This is a project leadership role focused on coordination, execution, and delivery across technical teams.

Organizational context

You will act as the central coordination point between two core groups:

  • Research & Science Team
     (technical reports, patents, documentation, proposals)

  • Laboratory & Pilot Operations Team
     (testing, experiments, pilot equipment, process data generation)

Your role is to ensure alignment, communication, and execution across both groups throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage multiple R&D and pilot-scale projects from initiation to execution

  • Translate technical direction into clear project plans, timelines, and deliverables

  • Coordinate daily activities across research and lab/pilot teams

  • Ensure alignment between teams, stakeholders, and project priorities

  • Review, comment on, and correct technical reports and presentations

  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions

  • Maintain structured and accurate project documentation

  • Anticipate issues and proactively resolve bottlenecks

  • Support communication with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements & Profile

  • 5+ years of experience managing technical or industrial projects (R&D, process development, pilot or scale-up environments)

  • Strong ability to structure, plan, and drive execution across complex technical projects

  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams (research, engineering, lab/pilot operations)

  • Solid understanding of processes, chemistry, or metallurgical environments (hydrometallurgy is a strong asset)

  • Comfortable working with technical data, documentation, and project tracking tools

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive

  • Strong reasoning skills — able to challenge, ask questions, and make sound decisions

  • Professional, reliable, and comfortable in a high-expectation environment

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in organic chemistry, chemical, metallurgical or materials engineering

  • Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline (asset)

  • Strong exposure to hydrometallurgy, mineral processing, or related process industries

  • PMP certification or equivalent (asset)

Work Environment

  • Small, highly specialized team (~20 employees)

  • Hands-on, fast-paced and evolving environment

  • Close collaboration between research, laboratory, and pilot teams

  • Fully on-site role

  • Located on the South Shore of Montreal, accessible by public transportation

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of clean technology and critical metals

  • Direct impact on projects supporting electrification and renewable energy

  • Collaboration with a highly skilled team of researchers, engineers, and technical experts

  • Exposure to industrial partnerships, including Rio Tinto

  • Contribution to building a rare earth recycling facility in North America

  • Competitive salary (based on experience)

  • Group insurance (health & dental)

  • Flexible training and professional development opportunities

  • Employee share purchase program

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