Research Analyst, Legal

International Institute for Sustainable Development; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability organization based in Winnipeg seeks a candidate with 2-4 years of experience in legal research and project coordination, particularly in the extractives sector. This full-time position requires fluency in English and French, strong writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. The candidate will engage in legal research, support project implementation, and manage communications with stakeholders. Salary is between $47,000 to $57,000 CAD annually, with a hybrid work model available.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in policy and/or research in the legal sector.
• Experience in the mining or extractives sector preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in legal research, project coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on project design and implementation.
• Conduct in-depth legal research on regulatory frameworks.
• Organize and document webinars and meetings.
• Draft research and project outputs.

Skills

Legal research

Document review

Data analysis

Collaboration

Writing skills

Fluency in English and French

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Master's degree in law or relevant 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. With a growing demand from our members, we are seeking support for our team, with a particular focus on legal and regulatory frameworks and dispute resolution and prevention, as well as at the intersections of other work areas of the IGF Mining Policy Framework.

Responsibilities

Operations and Program Management

• Collaborate with IISD staff, affiliates, partners, and consultants in the design and implementation of projects.
• Participate in project missions, arranging elements of missions as appropriate.
• Lead the organization and documentation of webinars, meetings, trainings, and public consultations as required.

Research

• Conduct in‑depth legal research on national laws, regulatory instruments, and jurisprudence, including case law from national courts and arbitral bodies.
• Undertake policy and legal review and analysis of IGF member countries’ mining‑sector regulatory frameworks to support program objectives.
• Conduct primary and secondary research and write reports for the program, working with contractors as required.
• Draft research and other project outputs to the required standard, including research reports, case studies, policy briefs, training, and technical reports.
• Undertake analysis and evaluation of policies and programs, such as their objectives, impacts, and cost‑efficiency, incorporating social, economic, and environmental considerations.
• Keep up to date regarding emerging issues related to the program.
• Develop evaluation criteria, methodology, and systems, and implement them in research studies.
• Participate in virtual or in‑person events to disseminate research findings.

Communications and Outreach

• Review reports or communications materials in a second language for accuracy.
• Support the organization and documentation of webinars, meetings, training, and public consultations as required.
• Identify and maintain contacts with domestic and international project partners.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education

• 2‑4 years of relevant work experience in policy and/or research in the legal sector, preferably in connection with the mining or the extractives sector or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree. A master’s degree in law, policy, or a relevant field related to the mining sector is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in legal research, project coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience in legal research.
• Experience reviewing documents and synthesizing information for different purposes.
• Experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Strong research skills and the ability to become familiar with new topics quickly.
• Superior writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams on joint projects.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Prior experience working with Africa or in an African context an asset.

Behavioural competencies (Essential)

• Results‑focused; able to work quickly and accurately to meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of the results.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work comfortably across different cultures and be inclusive, positive, and a good communicator.
• Curious and committed to learning and working to understand the people, concepts, and issues that drive our work. Asks questions and seeks answers.

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: $47,000 CAD- $57,000 CAD Annually

Type of employment: Full time

Duration: Term until March 2027

Application deadline: December 30, 2025 , 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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