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Description

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Services Branch, has an Agri-Environmental Specialist position available for an individual looking to be a leader in the delivery of agricultural, and agri-environmental initiatives, programming and extension services. As part of a team, the Agri-Environmental Specialist will support sustainability through the extension of information on adoption of best management practices and delivery of Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (S-CAP) programming.

The Agri-Environmental Specialist will work on initiatives and projects to support the transfer of information and technology to farmers, ranchers and the agriculture industry. As the successful candidate, you will develop and deliver extension activities, provide service and information to clients, work closely with industry stakeholders, work with applied research and demonstration projects, and build public trust in agriculture related to agri-environmental issues.

Typically the expertise required for this position would be obtained through a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture combined with relevant leadership, program delivery and client service experience. Candidates must have the ability to be registered with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists as defined by The Agrologists Act.