IGF Mining Academy Manager

International Institute for Sustainable Development; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sustainability think tank in Winnipeg is seeking a Coordinator for its Mining Academy initiative. The role involves managing project delivery, coordinating with academic partners, and overseeing training logistics. Ideal candidates will have a master’s degree, significant project management experience, and a strong background in program development. The position is hybrid and offers an annual salary between $70,000 and $87,000 CAD, with a term until March 2027.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing academic and research projects.
• Experience working in Canadian or global contexts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Mining Academy initiative with stakeholders.
• Manage logistical support for training sessions.
• Engage with academic partners for program development.
• Oversee contractual agreements and deliverables.

Skills

Program development and education leadership

Academic partnerships coordination

E-learning platform management

Technical support for online platforms

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Budget management

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

About IISD

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is a globally recognized think tank with 3 decades of experience working to solve the world’s most pressing sustainable development challenges. We combine deep expertise in a wide range of issues with a collaborative approach to research, policy advice, and hands‑on support to ensure these solutions are brought to life. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we are a diverse team of over 300 professionals working from offices in Canada, Switzerland, and other locations around the world.

Scope

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) supports its more than 85 member countries in advancing their sustainable development goals through effective laws, policies, and regulations for the mining sector.

The IGF will launch a Mining Academy to professionalize and scale up mining skills development through a suite of world‑class national and regional training programs, an e‑learning platform, and a global network of academic institutions, researchers, and mining professionals. This initiative builds on IGF’s regular on‑demand capacity‑building activities to offer a long‑term, structured, and collaborative approach to building institutional and professional excellence in mining governance. It will foster a vibrant community of practice and a research and innovation hub, ensuring lasting and institutional capacity and driving forward sustainable and inclusive mining governance. The Coordinator will support the initiative and coordinate the project with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Provide recommendations on the technical delivery and the development of the platform based on the needs of the project, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide logistical support for the implementation of the Mining Academy, including scheduling the training agenda and coordinating internally and externally for the timely delivery of the training sessions.
• Support engagement with academic partners in Canada and globally to support the development of the Mining Academy in all phases of its development (initial discussions, formal agreement, implementation, and coordination).
• Support contractual development of the project (e.g., contracting consultants, developing MoUs/agreements with academic and research partners identified) and manage the completion of their deliverables.
• Suggest any improvements or new development as may be required for the success of the Mining Academy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education

• A master’s degree in a related field (e.g., education, adult education, museum studies, mining or the extractives sector, project management).
• 6+ years of experience in managing academic and research projects, curricula, and training programs in Canada or globally or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience providing leadership in program development and education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in academic partnerships (e.g., coordinating MoUs and agreements, international education, etc.).
• Experience developing and implementing programs or curricula and implementing related training.
• An understanding of the design or management of e‑learning platforms, including navigation architecture, user experience (UX), and the integration of multimedia resources.
• The ability to coordinate with IT teams, developers, communication teams, and/or vendors to implement new features or resolve issues.
• Experience providing technical support or troubleshooting for learners and instructors using online platforms.
• An understanding of accessibility and inclusive design to ensure the platform is usable by diverse audiences.
• The ability to create user guides, tutorials, and onboarding materials for online tools.
• Awareness of emerging technical trends (AI‑driven tutoring, adaptive learning, mobile learning).
• The ability to assess and adopt new technologies that can enhance IGF’s digital offer.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various philosophies and methods of communication and education.
• Proven ability to conceive and achieve programming objectives (e.g., learning objectives, visitor satisfaction targets, etc.).
• The ability to manage various projects or programs simultaneously; strong organization and time management skills.
• A high level of initiative and desire to identify the needs of targeted audiences to provide effective and relevant programming.
• The ability to cooperate with internal and external parties to achieve an end result; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage budgets and ensure the cost‑effective use of resources.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity in engaging with diverse communities.
• Sound command of French and/or Spanish (oral and written) is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with the mining or extractives sector would be a plus.

For more details on what we are looking for in our candidates, please refer to the IISD competencies on our website.

Position Details

Location: Hybrid, Winnipeg

Candidates must hold an appropriate work authorization for locations where they expect to be based, without any sponsorship from IISD.

Salary: $70,000 CAD- $87,000 CAD Annually

Type of employment: Full time

Duration: Term until March 2027

Application deadline: January 9, 2026, 4PM CST

Start Date: immediate opportunity

Application Procedure

All submissions must be in English.

Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR.

• A CV (no longer than two pages)
• A one-page letter of motivation
• IISD Voluntary Self‑Identification Questionnaire (optional)

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

IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable 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. Preference will be given to the equity‑deserving groups during the hiring process. 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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