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We want to meet you! To support the exciting objectives of our new strategic plan, we're creating a brand-new position, and we're on the lookout for an exceptional Community Engagement Coordinator who's passionate about building community connections.

The Opportunity:

Our ideal candidate is a true "people person" who thrives on connecting with diverse communities and building new relationships, is a team player and enthusiastic collaborator, and a life-long learner. We're designating this role specifically for BIPOC candidates, and we ask all applicants to self-declare in their cover letters...

Are you passionate about freshwater stewardship and community-based solutions? We’re seeking an enthusiastic, organized, team player to be our Community-Based Monitoring Co-op Student!

Based out of Winnipeg with travel throughout southern Manitoba, this full-time term position is 40 hours per week, $18.40/hour, from Jan. 8 – Apr. 26, 2024.

If you’re detail-oriented, excited about environmental sustainability and looking for hands-on experience in water monitoring, apply to join our team and help us restore and protect the health of our great lake! 

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Program...

For years, successive provincial governments have ignored the phosphorus pollution released by Winnipeg’s North End Water Pollution Control Centre (NEWPCC). This provincial election, join us in calling for phosphorus compliance at Winnipeg’s largest sewage treatment plant.

Excess phosphorus is the cause of harmful algal blooms on Lake Winnipeg – and NEWPCC is the single largest point source of phosphorus flowing into the lake. In 2005, the province set a phosphorus limit of 1.0 mg/L in NEWPCC’s operating licence. Almost 20 years later, NEWPCC remains non-compliant with this limit – and two...