Provincial Specialist, Pest Regulatory – AGR000955
12 hours ago
Are you passionate about plant health? Are you ready for a dynamic, challenging job, with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and great work-life balance? Do you want to be part of a supportive team within a ministry known for its positive culture?
The Ministry of Agriculture’s Crops and Irrigation Branch (CIB) is seeking an enthusiastic and client-service-oriented professional to provide specialist services in plant health, crop pest surveillance, biosecurity, and pest regulatory and trade issues. This is a one-year term with the possibility of extension.
As the Provincial Specialist, Pest Regulatory
- Develop and administer provincial legislation, including The Plant Health Act, The Weed Control Act, and regulations and advise on the interpretation for enforcement purposes;
- Develop and lead plant health and pest programming;
- Oversee plant health, pest surveillance, biosecurity and regulatory strategies for the protection of the provincial agri-food industry from crop pests;
- Be responsible for monitoring for plant pest emergence, analyzing the impact on Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry and recommending response actions as required;
- Represent the Branch, Ministry and the Government of Saskatchewan at Provincial, Regional and National levels on various committees related to pest surveillance and biosecurity;
- Develop relationships with grower groups, provincial and federal authorities, third-party delivery agents and other stakeholders to identify long-term crop pest surveillance/survey needs and coordinate program delivery; and,
- Develop briefing material for senior leaders and give presentations to Ministry staff, industry stakeholders and producers.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- Knowledge of crop production systems, preferably relevant to Western Canada, including key current and future challenges and issues and survey methodology;
- Knowledge of and the ability to understand and apply complex policy documents, including Acts and Regulations, and draft template documents such as agreements and contracts;
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities;
- The demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholder groups;
- The ability to communicate effectively, with clarity and accuracy, in providing technical and regulatory information to producers, professional colleagues and government; and,
- Eligible for registration in the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists as a Professional Agrologist.
Educational and Experience Background
- A graduate degree in agriculture or a similar applied academic field;
- At least with three (3) years of experience in a relevant role; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
The Ministry’s deep-rooted values system of Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, Service Excellence and Leadership at all Levels serves as the foundation to ensure results are achieved. The successful candidate must be a team player, able to both lead and collaborate, with a reputation for integrity and a focus on service excellence and innovation in their work.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Closing Date: January 21, 2026
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