Program Coordinator

Brandon University; Miniota; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional environmental organization in Miniota is seeking a motivated Program Coordinator to manage funding projects focused on soil and water resource management. The role involves overseeing relationships with funders, completing reports, and ensuring compliance with funding agreements. Ideal candidates will have strong planning skills, communication abilities, and relevant educational background. The expected salary ranges from $55,000 to $70,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Company provided smartphone and plan

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License.
• Two years of related experience in natural or agricultural resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee funding projects for soil and water resource management.
• Manage relationships with funders and understand contracts.
• Assist with monitoring and financial transactions of projects.
• Support advisory committees and process correspondence.
• Attend meetings with funders and liaise with AWWD staff.

Skills

Strong planning and organization skills

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Competent with GIS and MS Suite

Ability to read maps

Familiar with conservation and farming practices

Education

Post-secondary education in Resource Management, Environmental Studies or related fields

Job description

Assiniboine West Watershed District Posted: January 13, 2026
Expires: February 13, 2026

Assiniboine West is looking for a motivated individual to join our team in our Miniota Office

OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

The Program Coordinator will work with delivery staff to oversee the processes of funding projects to improve soil and water resource management in the Assiniboine West Watershed District. The Program Coordinator will manage relationships with funders, understand funding agreements and contracts, complete internal and external reporting, assist with monitoring and financial transactions of projects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Become familiar with all AWWD funding programs
• Understand and implement funding agreements and contracts
• Review and compile information, provide internal delivery team updates and external funding reports
• Maintain project status and budget data within internal databases/li>
• Deliver auditing and the administration of project records
• Support advisory committees in program adjudication, including researching information, minute taking at meetings, processing correspondence, and other general duties as assigned
• Attend meetings with funders and liaise between funders and AWWD Staff
• Provide support to AWWD Administration
• Assist with Program communication and awareness

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong planning and organization skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Competent with GIS and MS Suite
• Must be able to read maps and be familiar with Dominion and Survey System
• Must possess a valid class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License
• Must be familiar with conservation and farming practices

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Post‑secondary education in Resource Management, Environmental Studies or other related fields, plus two years related experience working in the field of natural or agricultural resources or combined education and experience equivalent

COMPENSATION

• The expected salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 annually, based on education and relevant experience
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, pension and company provided smartphone and plan

Interested applicants may forward their resumes and references to [e-mail]. For further information regarding the position, please phone our Miniota office at [phone]