Research Assistant, Lake Fieldwork Preparation (PSAC-RC) - Biology *Work-Study Program*

### **NOTE:** **Students must be approved for the 2026-27 Work-Study program in order to be hired for this position. The Work-Study Student Application form is available online here: Work Study Program | Awards | The University of Winnipeg: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/awards/work-study-program.html** **Please include confirmation of your approval to participate in the Work-Study Program with your application.** **Work-Study Project Title:** Lake Fieldwork Preparation **Competition Number:** WS35.26 **Date Posted:** November 12, 2026 **Department:** Biology **Researcher:** Dr. Anas Usoof **Position Vacancies:** 1 **Salary:** $17.22 - $20.10 per hour plus 6% vacation pay Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member. **Position Overview:** The Research Assistant will help prepare for a lake field research project focused on improving walleye fry stocking practices in Manitoba. The project will involve sampling Manitoba lakes to better understand environmental and biological factors that influence the success of stocked walleye fry. The Work-Study student will primarily assist with planning and preparation needed before field sampling begins in the spring. **Duties:** * The Research Assistant will assist with preparations for lake field sampling. * Tasks will include helping identify and organize information on potential sampling sites; identifying equipment, supplies, and materials required for field and laboratory work; assisting with obtaining price information and purchasing supplies; and organizing field equipment and sampling materials. * The student will also help develop field and laboratory procedures, safety protocols, equipment checklists, sample labels, and data-recording sheets. * Additional duties may include testing and preparing field equipment, organizing laboratory and field supplies, and helping ensure that equipment and materials are ready before sampling begins. **Qualifications** * The student should have a background in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field and an interest in freshwater ecology, fisheries, or field research. * Previous field or laboratory experience is helpful but not required, as training will be provided. * The student should be organized, reliable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working independently as well as part of a research team. * Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is expected. **Condition(s) of Employment:** * Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. * ***Students must be approved for the 2026-27 Work-Study program***. Students may be eligible for the Work-Study Program if they meet all of the following criteria: + Currently an undergraduate or graduate\* student (PACE students are currently ineligible); + Enrolled full-time for the current