Soil Science
Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences
Position number: 37685
Date posted: June 17, 2026
Micrometeorological Technician - Tech 5 (AESES)
New Regular Continuing Full-Time (Grant Funded)
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
September 1, 2026
For more information please contact: Dr. Mario Tenuta - [email protected] (2042907827)
The University of Manitoba is looking for a Micrometeorological Technician in a full-time, continuing, grant-funded position under the supervision of Dr. Mario Tenuta, Department of Soil Science (www.soilecology.ca). You will have a pivotal role in groundbreaking research to improve the sustainability of food production systems. In the role you will operate and maintain micrometeorological instrumentation, perform data analyses of meteorological information, supervise summer research assistants in the daily maintenance of field equipment, and provide training, advice and assistance to graduate students in learning skilled techniques to determine budgets of nitrous oxide (N2O), carbon dioxide (CO2) and ammonia (NH3) exchange of agricultural fields. Two field sites, TGAS-MAN and TGAS-HM will be operated. They contain flux-gradient instrumentation for N2O and CO2 exchange and eddy covariance instrumentation for CO2 exchange, and are soon to expand to NH3 exchange, as well as supporting instrumentation for atmospheric and soil conditions. You will use MATLAB and EddyPro to process data to fluxes using existing procedures and will also migrate data processing to that of the CanN2ONet project standard. CanN2ONet is a national network of research sites that includes TGAS-MAN and TGAS-HM. You will be responsible for documenting measurement and analysis techniques in data reporting templates and reports, and for preparing standard operating procedures. Be a part of cutting-edge, practical research.
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.
- 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.
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 [email protected] 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.
