Casual Agrologist

Competition # : 48416

Department: Agriculture

Location: BIBLE HILL

Type of Employment: Casual

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 22-May-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Agriculture’s mandate is the development of competitive, sustainable and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia’s rural and urban communities. Our vision is of a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We envision an industry recognized for its adaptable, collaborative business approach.

The Agriculture Risk Management and Lending Division, includes the Nova Scotia Crop and Livestock Insurance Commission which provides agricultural entrepreneurs with insurance products enabling them to manage the risk of financial losses caused by crop failures or animal production losses. It administers 16 crop insurance plans, a dairy livestock insurance plan, a poultry insurance plan and also administers a Wildlife Compensation Program. The Commission reports to the Minister of Agriculture and is a key component of the business risk management services that the department offers to the industry under the AgriInsurance platform.

About Our Opportunity

The Junior Field Services Agent is an integral part of the Nova Scotia Crop and Livestock Insurance Commission team. They are responsible for delivery of client services on behalf of the Commission providing technical field expertise to inform Commission operations.

Primary Accountabilities

As the successful candidate, some of your primary accountabilities will include:

• Monitoring and inspecting crop fields to evaluate causes of damage and ensure best management practices are being used.
• Conducting yield verifications and assessments.
• Adjusting crop insurance claims.

Qualifications and Experience

To be the successful candidate, you must be a professional agrologist or eligible for membership. You will have a bachelor's degree in a related field plus a drivers license and your own vehicle.

Additionally, you possess:

• Knowledge of management practices involved in the growing of crops.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate confident client interactions.
• You must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and in collaboration with the team.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Working Conditions

Most of your time is spent in an office environment with an occasional outdoor work in field setting involving travel on foot over rough terrain and sometimes in remote location.

Additional Information

This is a Casual employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of October 1, 2026 .

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths

Pay Grade: PR 06

Salary Range: $30.18 - $37.01 Hourly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.

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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.