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International Institute for Sustainable Development is hiring an

Expression of Interest - Mining Role

💼 Hybrid 🇨🇦 Winnipeg, MB, CA 📝 FULL-TIME

Join the IGF Team in Winnipeg!

About IISD

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is a globally recognized think tank with 3 decades of experience working to solve the world’s most pressing sustainable development challenges. We combine deep expertise in a wide range of issues with a collaborative approach to research, policy advice, and hands-on support to ensure these solutions are brought to life. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we are a diverse team of over 300 professionals working from offices in Canada, Switzerland, and other locations around the world.

IISD’s Economic Law and Policy Program is devoted to supporting the elaboration and improvement of economic governance frameworks and tools that support the achievement of sustainable development objectives.

About IGF

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) supports more than 80 member countries committed to leveraging mining for sustainable development while limiting its negative impacts. We work with governments to optimize the benefits of mining to advance sustainable development, including through policy guidance, capacity building, and dialogue. A key moment each year is the IGF Annual General Meeting, where governments, industry, and civil society come together to share knowledge and shape the future of sustainable mining.

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The IGF is looking for professionals with mining expertise. If you’re passionate about sustainable development, policy, and supporting responsible mining practices worldwide, we’d love to hear from you. Specific postings will follow soon, please express your early interest by sending us your CV and a brief note about what inspires you in this work.

Why Work With IGF

  • Full-time role based in Winnipeg.
  • Collaborative, international work environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable mining and global development initiatives.

Learn more about our work and opportunities at www.iisd.org

Location: Hybrid-based, Winnipeg.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization for the location where they expect to be based without any sponsorship from IISD.

Application Procedure

All submissions must be in English.

Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR.

  • A CV
  • A one-page letter of motivation
  • IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire (optional)

IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+, to apply for this position. Preference will be given to the equity-deserving groups during the hiring process. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants’ advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questionnaire on our applicant tracking system when you apply.

IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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SDG Impact

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Supports sustainable economic growth and decent work through responsible mining practices.

Responsible Consumption and Production

Promotes sustainable consumption and production patterns in the mining sector.

Keywords

mining expertisesustainable developmentpolicy guidancecapacity buildingresponsible miningglobal developmenteconomic governancecollaborative approachinternational workpolicy advicesustainable miningequity inclusion

International Institute for Sustainable Development

International Institute for Sustainable Development iisd.org

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning think tank championing sustainable solutions to the world's most pressing problems. Our mission is to promote human development and environmental sustainability.

Established in 1990, IISD has offices in Canada and Switzerland, and our work impacts economies, communities, ecosystems, and lives in over 100 countries.

Our global reach allows us to bring networks together to build skills, share ideas and deliver results that last. We work at all levels, from intergovernmental forums to regional and local governments, to civil society and the private sector.

As an independent think tank, we cut through political divisions to build broad-based coalitions and offer a voice of reason in an increasingly polarized world.

🏷 Details

Posted on
November 17th 2025
Type
FULL-TIME
Workplace
HYBRID

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