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.

Our Organization:

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.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will join SAMA's 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 and Skills:

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:

SAMA offers an attractive benefits package focusing on work/life balance. Benefits include vacation leave and Earned Days Off, pension plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as professional development and continuous training opportunities including financial assistance to obtain job specific education, designations, and professional membership fees.

Closing Date:

June 6, 2025

Competition #:

25-ASD21

Salary:

$2,506 - $3,767 bi-weekly

Hours of Work:

37.334 hours per week

Location:

Weyburn, SK

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.