Agrologist, Weyburn Region
- Weyburn, SK, Canada
Salary: $2,557 - $3,843 bi-weekly Status: Permanent
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- Pay
- Salary: $2,557 - $3,843 bi-weekly Status: Permanent
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- Working hours
- 37.334 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) is an independent agency that develops and administers property assessment policy for the province, and provides property appraisal services to over 750 of Saskatchewan’s urban and rural municipalities.
About the Opportunity
As an Agrologist, you’ll play a key role in shaping fair and accurate property assessments for the Weyburn Region. This full-time role offers a unique balance of fieldwork and office-based analysis, giving you the chance to see projects through from first inspection to final valuation.
What You’ll Do
- Collect property assessment information through physical inspections of residential, commercial and agricultural land;
- Apply recognized valuation approaches to determine the assessed value of the properties;
- Input valuation data into the Agency's mass appraisal computer system;
- Research and respond to enquiries from ratepayers and municipal administration.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who brings both an aptitude for technical knowledge and strong people skills to the role. The ideal candidate has:
- 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.
Benefits:
We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your work–life balance and professional growth. Our offering includes vacation leave and Earned Days Off, a pension plan, and medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also invest in your career through ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and financial support for job-related education, professional designations, and membership fees.
Competition #: 26-ASD29 Hours of Work: 37.334 hours per week
Salary: $2,557 - $3,843 bi-weekly Status: Permanent
Closing Date: November 13, 2026 Scope: SGEU
How to Apply:
If this career opportunity appeals to you, please visit the Careers section of our website at http://www.sama.sk.ca/careers and complete our online application process.
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Responsibilities
The Agrologist will conduct physical inspections of residential, commercial, and agricultural properties to determine accurate valuations. They will also manage data entry into the agency's appraisal system and address inquiries from ratepayers and municipal officials.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture with a focus on Soil Sciences, Agronomy, or Agricultural Economics. Additionally, they must be registered or eligible for registration as an Agrologist with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists and possess a valid class five driver's licence.
Skills
- Property assessment
- Fieldwork
- Valuation
- Data entry
- Public relations
- Communication
- Decision making
- Microsoft Office
- Soil sciences
- Agronomy
- Agricultural economics
- Inspection
Benefits
- Vacation leave
- Earned days off
- Pension plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Professional development
- Financial support for education
- Membership fees support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Government & Public Sector
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
Keywords
- Agrologist
- Property assessment
- Valuation
- Mass appraisal
- Agriculture
- Soil sciences
- Agronomy
- Agricultural economics
- Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists
- Fieldwork
- Microsoft Office
- Inspection
- Ratepayers
- Municipal administration
- Data entry