Indigenous Student Work Experience

Canada Water Agency; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canada Water Agency is offering two full-time student positions focused on freshwater initiatives in Winnipeg. Candidates will support the Lake Winnipeg Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative and EcoAction Program, requiring strong communication and analytical skills related to freshwater issues. These positions are excellent opportunities for students to gain valuable experience in environmental program administration.

Qualifications

• Aptitude in freshwater issues, communication, and data analysis is essential.
• Enrollment in a student work program is necessary.
• Experience with Microsoft applications like Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy and program administration support for the Lake Winnipeg FEI.
• Perform administrative duties, including managing databases and preparing reports.
• Support Indigenous engagement and program implementation.

Skills

Knowledge of freshwater issues in Canada

Technical communication skills

Data analysis and synthesis

Education

Currently enrolled in an approved student-work experience program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

POSITION TYPE TERM, FULL-TIME, 37.5 HOURS/WEEKThe 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 StudentThis 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 CoordinatorThis position will support the CWA’s EcoAction ProgramLocation: 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.

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