The Soil Science group at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences is hiring a full-time Micrometeorological Technician (Tech 5) — please see the full posting below for qualifications, responsibilities, and application details (deadline: May 13, 2026).
Micrometeorological Technician – Tech 5 (AESES)
Soil Science
Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences
Position number: 37685
Requisition number: 45574
Date posted: April 15, 2026
Date closed: May 13, 2026
Application Website: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/S
Job details
Micrometeorological Technician – Tech 5 (AESES)
New Regular Continuing Full-Time (Grant Funded)
| Full-time: | Yes |
| Permanent: | Yes |
| Work schedule: | 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) |
| Salary: | $28.46 to $40.88 per hour ($51,797.20 to $74,401.60 per annum) |
| Expected Start Date | May 25, 2026 |
| Trial/Probation period: | 840 hours worked |
For more information please contact: Dr. Mario Tenuta – mario.tenuta@umanitoba.ca (2042907827)
Qualifications
MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- B.Sc. in Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Soil Science, Physical Geography or related fields required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Five years of directly related experience is required.
- Experience with data loggers and control systems is required.
- Experience working with weather monitoring equipment is required.
- Experience working in a research environment operating micrometeorological instrumentation is an asset.
- Computer programming experience including the use of Phython is an asset.
- Experience with repair and maintenance of gas or liquid flow or pressurized systems an asset.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience with job-related software such as MATLAB, EddyPro, Word/WordPerfect, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.
- Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and administer specific phases of projects is required.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team are required.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
- Must be able to exercise sound judgement when solving field research problems.
- Good manual dexterity is required.
- Physically capable of performing the duties as assigned, which may include mobility and/or moderate to heavy lifting.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
- No allergies to animals, plants or plant products or job‑related materials.
Key responsibilities
- Daily operation of two micrometeorological flux sites, TGAS-MAN and TGAS-HM.
- Data processing and weekly reporting of flux estimates and supporting atmospheric and soil conditions.
- Data and field activity archiving.
- Ordering of calibration and reference gases as well as lab and field supplies to support the two research sites.
- Regularly document measurement and analysis techniques in reports and prepare standard operating procedures.
- Provide training to graduate students and assistants in learning skilled techniques and the operation of micrometeorological equipment.
- Present at site field tours and demonstrations of micrometeorological instrumentation.
- Obtain quotations and purchase field and laboratory equipment.
- 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).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
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.