Agri-Environmental Specialist**-**AGR000963

Employment Type**:**SGEU Term 9 months or more

**Location(s)****:**SK-North Central-Prince Albert

Ministry**:**001 Agriculture

Salary Range**:**$44.410-$55.654 Hourly

Grade**:**SGEU.12.

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture offers extension services and programming for farmers, ranchers, and agri-businesses in the province of Saskatchewan. The Ministry supports the agriculture industry to manage risk and enable a globally competitive and sustainable agriculture and food sector.

The Regional Services Branch has a challenging opportunity in our Prince Albert office to be a leader in the delivery of extension services and agricultural programming as an Agri-Environmental Specialist. As part of a team, the Agri-Environmental Specialist will support sustainability through the extension of information on the adoption of best management practices and the delivery of Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) programming.

As an Agri-Environmental Specialist, you will develop and deliver extension events and provide in-depth knowledge to farmers, ranchers, agri-business, industry stakeholders, and Indigenous communities on best management practices to address agri-environmental issues and the availability of programming by:

• identifying client issues and providing insight to assist in the development of programming that supports the sustainability of client operations and the agricultural sector;
• assisting clients in addressing agri-environmental issues and providing support to solve production-related problems;
• building and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and industry partners, based on mutual trust and respect; and
• effectively interpreting and communicating technical and program information related to agricultural best management practices, research, and available programming to a variety of audiences.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional agrologist who has knowledge of current agriculture trends and issues in Saskatchewan and Canada. The candidate will have understanding of relevant environmental issues currently impacting the agriculture industry, as well as technical knowledge of native range, tame forage, and riparian area management. The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• a leader in the delivery of client services focused on environmental programming, adoption of best management practices, building public trust, and technology transfer;
• organized and able to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines;
• able to work independently but also as part of a highly dynamic team of specialists; and
• able to plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, events, field days and demonstrations to share information with clients to create a greater understanding of issues currently impacting the industry.

Typically, the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be obtained through a Bachelor of Science degree 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 byThe Agrologists Act. A valid class 5 driver’s license is required.

What we offer:

• valuable, engaging, and fulfilling work;
• a comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• vacation, earned days off, flexible work arrangements, and other supports to assist in maintaining a healthy work/life balance;
• an inclusive and supportive, and high-performing team culture;
• coaching and development opportunities; and
• industry network development opportunities.

The Government of Saskatchewan's Commitment to Excellence is how we do our work: guided by the values of respect and integrity; serving citizens, excellence and innovation and acting as one team.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work**:**B - SGEU Field 37.33 - work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks

Criminal Record Check Requirement**:**The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment

Number of Openings**:**1

Closing Date: Mar 28, 2026, 12:59:00 AM