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About the role

  • Crop assurance specialist shaping agricultural policy and crop health programs for Alberta’s agriculture sector. Researching legislation, advising stakeholders, and developing crop health strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and conduct interdisciplinary regulatory and policy research
  • Engage stakeholders and provide recommendations for changes to crop legislation and policies
  • Ensure awareness and updates on crop and bee health initiatives
  • Create and present concepts for crop health assurance strategies
  • Develop and deliver presentations, reports, articles, and fact sheets
  • Provide professional advisory services in crop health
  • Maintain awareness of current legislation, regulations, policies, and best practices for the agriculture and food sectors
  • Collaborate with provincial, municipal, and national government agencies, agriculture service boards, agricultural research associations, plant/crop commodity groups, industry group representatives, and staff from other sectors

Requirements

  • University graduation in Science, Agriculture, Biology or any other related field
  • Three (3) years’ experience in government program policy planning and delivery or related
  • Related master’s degree may be considered in lieu of part of the three years of related experience on a one-for-one basis
  • Eligible to become either a Professional Agrologist with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) or a Professional Biologist with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
  • Experience with the Canadian Western Cropping Systems
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • Working knowledge of the agriculture industry, farming/ranching, and invasive species
  • Working knowledge and experience with relevant Government of Alberta legislation, particularly the ASB Act, the Weed Control Act, the Agricultural Pest Act, and the Soil Conservation Act
  • Experience and knowledge in policy development
  • Extensive track record and comfort in traveling across rural Alberta under various weather conditions and engaging with rural Albertans in remote locations
  • Experience in creating compelling presentations and delivering speeches to large audiences
  • Comprehension of Ministry Business/Strategic Plans and political acumen
  • Excellent data analysis, writing and computer skills
  • Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities
  • Final candidates may be required to undergo a security clearance

Benefits

  • Retention bonus of $6000/year for employees who live and work between the 55th and 57th parallels
  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
  • Alberta Public Service benefits
  • Professional learning and development
  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$77,989 - CA$106,948 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

OnsitePeace RiverCanada

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