Job Description

SAMA is the recognized leader and authority on property assessment, and Saskatchewan\'s service provider of choice. SAMA develops, regulates, and delivers a stable, cost-effective assessment system that is accurate, up-to-date, universal, equitable and understandable.

Position Overview:
The successful candidate will join SAMA\xe2\x80\x99s Assessment Services Division in this full-time position and can expect to be working in both a field and office environment. Typical responsibilities of an Appraisal Agrologist will include:

• Collecting property assessment information through physical inspections of residential, commercial and agricultural land;
• Applying recognized valuation approaches to determine the assessed value of the properties;
• Inputting valuation data into the Agency\'s mass appraisal computer system;
• Researching and responding to enquiries from ratepayers and municipal administration.

Required Qualifications:

• 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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:
SAMA offers an attractive benefits package focusing on work/life balance. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Vacation leave and Earned Days Off;
• Defined contribution pension plan;
• Group life insurance coverage;
• Medical, dental and vision coverage as well as Health Care Spending Account; and
• Professional development and continuous training opportunities including financial assistant to obtain job specific education, designations, and professional membership fees.

Salary: $2,499 - $3,362 bi-weekly. Salary will be based on education and experience.

This competition will establish an Applicant Pool which will be used to fill Agrologist positions that become vacant throughout any of our seven locations in Saskatchewan for a period of six (6) months. In your application, please identify your location(s) of interest from the following regional offices: Melfort, North Battleford, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Weyburn, and/or Yorkton.
For more information about SAMA, please visit our website at www.sama.sk.ca.