IISD-ELA Undergraduate Summer Research Prize (University of Manitoba)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) is the worlds freshwater laboratory. A collection of 58 lakes and their watersheds in Treaty 3 Territory, northwestern Ontario, Canada, IISD-ELA is the only place in the world where scientists can research on and manipulate real lakes to build a more accurate and complete picture of what human activity is doing to freshwater lakes. The findings from over 55 years of ground-breaking research have rewritten environmental policy around the worldfrom mitigating algal blooms to reducing how much mercury gets into our waterwaysand aim to keep fresh water clean around the world for generations to come.

IISD-ELA is operated by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)an independent think tank headquartered in Winnipeg situated on Treaty 1 Territorythe ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininiw (Cree), Anisininew (Ojibwe Cree), Dene, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Red River Mtis Nation. The IISD-ELA field station is situated on the traditional land of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty 3 Territory and the homeland of the Mtis Nation.

About the position

IISD-ELA is seeking a motivated University of Manitoba student to spend the summer of 2026 at the unique IISD-ELA research facility to assist with field-based research on fisheries biology, freshwater ecology, hydrology, water quality, or water chemistry. The successful candidate will work as a Research Assistant on one of the core teams at IISD-ELA, collecting data on freshwater ecosystems throughout the summer season.

Qualifications

The Undergraduate Summer Research Prize is competitive, and the qualifying candidate must :

• Have been enrolled as a student at the University of Manitoba in Fall 2025 and / or Winter 2026 academic sessions.
• Have completed a minimum of one year as a full-time student (minimum 30 credit hours) at the University of Manitoba.
• Have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
• Possess or be willing to obtain valid certifications for the following, prior to the start of their term :

First Aid / CPR with AED

Asset Skills

Work Conditions

IISD-ELA provides on-site living accommodations and food. Accommodations include a shared bedroom, shared washrooms, and lounge areas. Bed linens and laundry facilities are provided on site. Transportation to and from the field research station to Kenora and Winnipeg will be available on weekends. Occasional weekend transportation to and from Thunder Bay is a possibility as well. More information about the IISD Experimental Lakes Area organization and our research facility can be found .

Term : The contract is for afull-time 18-week termposition from approximately May to August 2026.

Compensation : CAD $888 $916 / week, including a CAD $2,000 tuition credit at the University of Manitoba in the following academic year.

Employment Type : Existing position (recurring seasonal role)

Application deadline : Monday, January 26, 2026 @ 16 : 00 CST.

Application Procedure

All submissions must be in English. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization for Canada.

Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR.Please include the following :

Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for 1 year.

IISD is committed to fostering a moreequitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+, to apply for this position. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants' advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questionnaire on our applicant tracking system when you apply.

IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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