Agrologist 3

**Department**:Agriculture

**Location**:BIBLE HILL

**Type of Employment**:Term

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:05-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
At the Department of Agriculture, our vision is to create a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We work to support the development of competitive, sustainable and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia.

**About Our Opportunity**:
As Resource Management Coordinator you will be responsible for a wide range of topics related to plant and animal health. This will include administration of acts and regulations and program development to protect and to sustain agriculture sectors through biosecurity, emergency preparedness, surveillance and traceability activities.

In this position you will provide advice and guidance in a wide range of agricultural topics and issues to governments and agriculture stakeholders. As the Coordinator you will be responsible to work collaboratively with industry partners and government(s) on national organizations, local groups and task teams.

**About You**:
You will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture plus six (6) years related experience or a Master’s Degree in Agriculture and four (4) years related experience.

This position will also require you to have strong analytical thinking, action management, team leadership, initiative, effective communication, and partnership and relationship building skills.

**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

**Additional Information**:
**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.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

**Pay Grade**: PR 14

**Salary Range**: $2,640.65 - $3,215.50 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**: