Land Remediation Field & Lab Technician - Tech 3 (AESES)

UM Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 57,991,000 - 83,466,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba is seeking a Land Remediation Field & Lab Technician - Tech 3 (AESES) in Winnipeg. This full-time, grant-funded position supports soil science projects within the Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences.

The role covers field sampling, laboratory analyses, and data preparation for reports and manuscripts. Ideal candidates hold a related bachelor’s degree, with hands-on experience in soil sampling, lab work, and data analysis using SAS, Excel, and Origin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related study area, including laboratory analysis techniques is required
• One year of directly‑related experience preferred
• Experience with field plot maintenance, gas sampling, sample preparation is required
• Experience with installation, retrieval and processing of PRS probes is required
• Data processing, analysis, and visualization experience required
• Experience with soil and crop sampling, processing and analysis is required
• Laboratory analysis of soils for pH, EC and particle size distribution is required
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s license, required

Responsibilities

• Soil and plant sampling and processing for laboratory analysis
• Conduct lab, greenhouse, and field work
• Soil analysis
• Data processing and preparation for analysis
• Preparation of tables, graphs and figures for technical reports and journal manuscripts
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Excel

Word

Origin

SAS

Soil sampling

PRs probes

Data processing

Fieldwork endurance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related study area

Tools

Excel

Word

Origin

SAS

Job description

Land Remediation Field & Lab Technician - Tech 3 (AESES)

Land Remediation Field & Lab Technician - Tech 3 (AESES)

Soil Science

Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences

Position number: 38273

Date posted: September 24, 2026

Job details

Land Remediation Field & Lab Technician - Tech 3 (AESES)

New Project Full-Time (Grant Funded)

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: No

Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary: $23.13 to $33.29 per hour ($42,096.60 to $60,587.80 per annum)

Appointment Dates October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Dr. Francis Zvomuya - [e-mail]

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related study area, including laboratory analysis techniques is required

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of directly‑related experience preferred
• Experience with field plot maintenance, gas sampling, sample preparation is required.
• Experience with installation, retrieval and processing of PRS probes is required.
• Data processing, analysis, and visualization experience required.
• Experience with soil and crop sampling, processing and analysis is required.
• Laboratory analysis of soils for pH, EC and particle size distribution is required.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, required.
• Computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and Origin are required.
• Collection of soil samples using hand probes, required.
• Sampling of PRS probes, required.
• Setup of controlled experiments for greenhouse gas emission and ammonia volatilization measurement, required.
• Data analysis using SAS software, required.
• Good physical endurance to work in the field in summer, required.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Manitoba Driver’s license, required.

Key responsibilities

• Soil and plant sampling and processing for laboratory analysis
• Conduct lab, greenhouse, and field work
• Soil analysis
• Data processing and preparation for analysis
• Preparation of tables, graphs and figures for technical reports and journal manuscripts
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

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Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.