Agrologist

Position Overview

The successful candidate will join SAMAs 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.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 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) drivers 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.

For the complete job advertisement, please visit the Careers section of our website at http://www.sama.sk.ca/careers