Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries

Agrologist 3

Ruminant Specialist - Beef and Sheep

Open

Fredericton or Sussex

The Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries is seeking an individual to join the Livestock Sector Development Branch as a Ruminant Specialist, in Fredericton or Sussex.

The Livestock Sector Development Branch works with the livestock and livestock feed sectors to improve profitability, competitiveness, and sustainability through the provision of technical advisory services, industry liaison, regulatory role, adaptive research and implementation of strategic sector initiatives and programs to support economic development and growth.

As a member of the Livestock Sector Development Branch, and reporting to the Manager, the Specialist is responsible for: providing technical expertise and strategic leadership support to the beef and sheep sectors, including beef-on-dairy production and goat production; providing support related to animal health, nutrition, management, and best management production practices; and playing a role in technology transfer and extension services to help farmers improve and expand their operations. The Ruminant Specialist is also responsible for the promotion and delivery of departmental programming, including targeted programing for the beef and sheep sectors that promotes herd renewal, genetic enhancement, and handling programs.

The Specialist works closely with department staff to support the sectors providing guidance and leadership to regional Development Officers and Business Growth Officers, as well as farm organizations, various government departments and stakeholders, such as the New Brunswick Cattle Producers, the Canadian Cattle Association, Maritime Beef Council and the New Brunswick Sheep Breeders' Association. The Specialist will represent the department and branch in Federal, Provincial, and Territorial initiatives, and participate on national, provincial, and regional committees, as required. The Specialist also provides support and guidance to the Community Pasture Leaseholders, support to the department Food Processing Specialist in relation to abattoirs and Veterinarians in relation to animal health topics. The position will also support various other departmental initiatives and perform other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will possess the following:

• A Master's degree in Science with specialization in Agriculture or a closely related field, and a minimum of eight (8) years of directly related work experience in agriculture development.

OR

• A Bachelor's degree in Science with specialization in Agriculture or a closely related field, and a minimum of ten (10) years of directly related work experience in agriculture development.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

The successful candidate must be eligible for membership in the New Brunswick Institute of Agrologists, and membership must be attained within six (6) months of appointment.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that the preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume. Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate experience in one or more of the following: program development and delivery; leading and mentoring staff; working with producers and producer groups; livestock production; land use planning; policy, report and strategy development; client service; regulatory oversight. Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Information Seeking
• Initiative
• Relationship/Network Building
• Teamwork and Cooperation

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Specialized subject matter expertise and knowledge;
• Written communication, including policies, analytical reports, proposals, and briefing materials;
• Presentation skills;
• Planning and organizing skills.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be prepared to: travel within and outside of the province as required, including occasional overnight stays; work outside of the regular work hours, as required; represent the province on sector related issues at the inter-provincial and national level, as required; and possess a valid class 5 driver licence as issued by the Province of New Brunswick, or equivalent.

SALARY: $74,409.92 to $101,847.72 per annum

NOTE: In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.

APPLY TO: We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by August 8, 2025, indicating competition number DAAF-25-09. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Human Resource Services
Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre
1350 Regent Street
Fredericton, NB E3C 2G6

Email : [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted, by email.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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