Description
POSITION START DATE: SEPTEMBER 2025
POSITION TYPE TERM, FULL-TIME, 37.5 HOURS/WEEK
The Canada Water Agency (CWA) regularly hires students through Government of Canada student employment programs such as the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) and the Post-secondary Co-operative Education/Internship Program (Co-op/Internship). Through the Lake Winnipeg Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative and the EcoAction Program, the CWA will hire Indigenous students to support a variety of freshwater related activities in support of the CWA’s mandate.
Who can apply: Canadian citizens who are members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons. Candidates must also be enrolled (or willing to enrol) in an approved student-work experience program.
Note: Candidates must self-declare as Aboriginal as the area of selection is limited to Aboriginal peoples; as such, prior to appointment, hired candidates will have to complete and sign an Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF).
Available Positions: The CWA is looking to hire motivated students for the following (2) positions:
Policy, Planning and Support Student
This position will support the CWA’s Lake Winnipeg Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative (FEI)
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba (1 position)
Duration: Four-month term (potential for eight-month term), full time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible hours may be considered)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The candidate will provide policy, planning and program administration support for the delivery of the Lake Winnipeg FEI as well as related freshwater activities.
- Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Analyzing, reviewing, summarizing and reporting on regional water issues;
- Gathering, analyzing and synthesizing information from multiple sources to inform program implementation;
- Supporting engagement with Indigenous partners in the work of the Lake Winnipeg FEI; and
- Creating infographics and/or story maps to showcase program accomplishments.
Junior Program Coordinator
This position will support the CWA’s EcoAction Program
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba (1 position)
Duration: Four-month term, full time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible hours may be considered)
Duties and Responsibilities: Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Perform general administrative duties to support team activities;
- Produce program tools, forms, and other documents and prepare reports, including statistical reports;
- Research, analyze, and prepare summaries and reports on program or environmental topics;
- Manage program databases, support proposal reviews and process funded project payments;
- Assist with information management;
- Update program budgets.
Essential Qualifications and Requirements for All Positions:
The successful candidates will demonstrate aptitude in the following areas:
- Knowledge of freshwater issues in Canada.
- Strong technical communication skills, ability to analyze and synthesize data. Experience with Microsoft-based programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
- Communicate effectively (orally and in writing).
Personal Suitability
- Initiative, judgement, reliability and effective interpersonal skills.
Conditions of Employment
- Candidates will be required to pass all relevant security clearances for the position to be staffed.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
This job advertisement has been provided by an external employer/partner. Neeginan Education, Training and Employment Services, Inc. (NETES) is not responsible for the content's accuracy, authenticity, or reliability.