Summer Students - Ag & Environ

Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment

Full‑time, term (May 4, 2026, to August 28, 2026)

Throughout Manitoba

Comp #40-25/26

Salary: $20.00 hourly

For over 60 years, Assiniboine College has been providing exceptional learning experiences, while transforming lives and strengthening Manitoba through applied education and research. Our future success rests on our ability to develop a sustainable thriving workforce that is unified in moving forward for the benefit of the college and Manitoba. Our culture is built on our principles for continued success:
Creativity, Collaboration, and Courage.

These positions will provide technical support for the applied research program for the Russ Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment over the summer months. Students hired will work out of the North Hill campus, main Victoria East campus and in Minto, MB. These positions will work under the direction of senior research staff and are expected to set up and maintain greenhouse and field projects, conduct plant and plot maintenance, and data collection.

These positions will provide support for applied research projects including horticulture, greenhouse technologies, soils, growth chamber, small plot, and high tunnel studies. Several positions will require a valid Manitoba full Driver’s Licence.

• 4× Soil sampling, biostimulant trials, soybean disease studies (travel required)
• 1× Legume studies in partnership with Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada Brandon and Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers (travel required)
• 1× Sustainable Agriculture Projects (Minto, MB)
• 2× Study of wild pig populations, environmental DNA sampling (travel required)
• 1× Greenhouse, grow plots & Greenhouse in a Box (very limited travel)
• 1× Graphic arts student for work on greenhouse projects (no travel)

• Setup and maintain research projects as per established protocols and researcher oversight.
• Manage and maintain experiments.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and extension materials.
• Attend and participate in project meetings.

• Must be highly detail oriented.
• High School or College student.
• Maintain the highest standards of accuracy in both written and practical work.
• Knowledge of agriculture and/or horticulture is an asset.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment that values teamwork and positive employee relations. Together, we paddle collectively toward our mission.

We invest in our employees’ future through succession planning, forward‑looking recruitment, and supportive development programs. At least 4 % of payroll is dedicated to staff and professional development.

As we navigate rapid technological changes, we prioritize resilience and wellness among our faculty and staff, helping them become the leaders in Manitoba.

• Creativity: We foster an environment that supports and unleashes the creativity of our faculty and staff.
• Collaboration: Teamwork, purposeful connections, and community building are critical to achieving our collective potential.
• Courage: Our faculty and staff embrace their roles as community leaders, boldly taking risks to build a strong future for Manitoba.

Assiniboine College is committed to creating a barrier‑free environment that emphasizes the value of diversity and promotes full participation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including Indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders, and sexual orientations.

Please email your resume and cover letter with reference to this competition to  We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Assiniboine College is privileged to provide learning opportunities on the lands of the Dakota Oyate, Nakoda Oyate, Ininiwak, Nehethowak, Nehiyawak, Anishininewuk, Denesuline, Anishinaabeg, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.