Crop Health & Policy Specialist

Government of Alberta; Peace River; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Crop Assurance Specialist for the Peace River region. The role focuses on supporting crop health and assurance, collaborating with regulatory partners, and applying agricultural knowledge to programs, policies, and legislation that benefit Alberta’s agriculture sector.

The position requires university graduation in Science/ Agriculture and experience in policy development, with potential to travel across rural Alberta.

Qualifications

• University graduation in Science, Agriculture, Biology or related field.
• Equivalency: related master's degree considered one-for-one.
• Eligible to become Professional Agrologist or Professional Biologist.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with the Canadian Western Cropping Systems.
• Working knowledge of relevant GOA legislation and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct interdisciplinary regulatory and policy research.
• Engage stakeholders and provide recommendations for changes to crop legislation and policies.
• Ensure awareness and updates on crop and bee health initiatives.
• Create and present concepts for crop health assurance strategies.
• Develop and deliver presentations, reports, articles, and fact sheets.
• Provide professional advisory services in crop health.
• Maintain awareness of current legislation, regulations, policies, and best practices for the agriculture and food sectors.

Skills

Regulatory research

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Data analysis

Education

Science/ Agriculture degree

Job description

Government of Alberta is seeking a Crop Assurance Specialist for the Peace River region. The role focuses on supporting crop health and assurance, collaborating with regulatory partners, and applying agricultural knowledge to programs, policies, and legislation that benefit Alberta’s agriculture sector.

The position requires university graduation in Science/ Agriculture and experience in policy development, with potential to travel across rural Alberta.