Agrologist - Pool Saskatchewan Locations

Agrologist - Applicant Pool for Various Saskatchewan Locations Overview

SAMA is the recognized leader and authority on property assessment, and Saskatchewan's service provider of choice. SAMA develops, regulates, and delivers a stable, cost-effective assessment system that is accurate, up-to-date, universal, equitable and understandable.

This competition will establish an Applicant Pool which will be used to fill Agrologist positions that become vacant throughout any of our seven locations in Saskatchewan for a period of six (6) months. In your application, please identify your location(s) of interest from the following regional offices:
Melfort, North Battleford, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Weyburn, and/or Yorkton.

The successful candidate will join SAMA’s Assessment Services Division in this full-time position and can expect to be working in both a field and office environment. Typical responsibilities of an Appraisal Agrologist will include:

• Collecting property assessment information through physical inspections of residential, commercial and agricultural land;
• Applying recognized valuation approaches to determine the assessed value of the properties;
• Inputting valuation data into the Agency's mass appraisal computer system;
• Researching and responding to enquiries from ratepayers and municipal administration.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan or other recognized university with a major in Soil Sciences, Agronomy, or Agricultural Economics.
• Registered or eligible for registration as an Articling Agrologist or Professional Agrologist with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists (SIA).
• Excellent public relations and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment to make sound decisions.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid class five (5) driver’s licence.

Both a cover letter and resume will be used in the screening process.

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in a numeracy, mathematical, and/or computer proficiency assessment to determine position suitability.

For external candidates, employment with the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal record check.

• Vacation leave and Earned Days Off;
• Group life insurance coverage;
• Medical, dental and vision coverage as well as Health Care Spending Account; and
• Professional development and continuous training opportunities including financial assistant to obtain job specific education, designations, and professional membership fees.

Salary: $2,362 - $3,550 bi-weekly. Salary will be based on education and experience.

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