Field Services Agrologist (Internship)

Competition # : 50015

Department: Agriculture

Location: BIBLE HILL

Type of Employment: Internship

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 16-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

The Department of Agriculture's mandate is the development of competitive, sustainable and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia's rural and urban communities. Our vision is of a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We envision an industry recognized for its adaptable, collaborative business approach.
Tuhe Nova Scotia Crop and Livestock Insurance Commission provides agricultural entrepreneurs with insurance products enabling them to manage the risk of financial losses caused by crop failures or animal production losses. It administers 16 crop insurance plans, a dairy livestock insurance plan, a poultry insurance plan and also administers a Wildlife Compensation Program. The Commission reports to the Minister of Agriculture and is a key component of the business risk management services that the department offers to the industry under the AgriInsurance platform.

You will work along side experienced professional agrologists and support our team across a varied range of assignments. As your knowledge and experience develops, you will take on work of increasing complexity and responsibility. Your work will be tailored to provide you the experiences needed to work towards the achievement of professional agrologist status.

As the successful candidate, some of your primary accountabilities will include:

• Assist with monitoring and inspecting crop fields to evaluate causes of damage and ensure best management practices are being used.
• Assist with conducting yield verifications and assessments.
• Assist with adjusting and calculating crop insurance claims.
• Completing the Articling Agrologist Program under the Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists.

To be the successful candidate, you must be eligible for membership as a Professional Agrologist. You have graduated within the last three years from a bachelor's degree with a major in Agriculture or a related field. You must have a drivers license and your own vehicle.

Additionally, you possess:

• Knowledge of management practices involved in the growing of crops.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate confident client interactions.
• You must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and in collaboration with the team.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Most of your time is spent driving to and doing outdoor work in a field setting involving travel on foot over rough terrain and sometimes in remote locations.

• Mentorship for the Agrologist in Training Program of the Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists
• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.

Pay Grade: PR 06

Salary Range: $2,200.68 - $2,288.52 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].