Public Service Commission
Cereals and Oilseeds Development Officer
FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED POSITION
Department : Agriculture and Forestry
Location : Co-located with the PEI Grains Elevator Corp., Kensington
The purpose of this position is to co-ordinate and deliver advice, assistance, and information to clients and other staff on the production, harvesting, and storage of oilseed, cereal, and forage crops. The Cereals and Oilseeds Development Officer will also be responsible for providing, in partnership with industry, leadership in identifying new crop industry opportunities with potential for increased value.
Duties will include:
- developing and implementing a field crops extension program;
- providing technical advice to farmers, crop advisors, government personnel, and farm organizations on field crop production, harvesting, and storage;
- hosting relevant information days, training sessions, and workshops for producers;
- identifying and pursuing new field crop industry opportunities;
- initiating and coordinating on-farm demonstration projects in cooperation with other departmental staff, farm commodity groups, individual producers, and agri-business;
- providing advice on innovative field crop projects as requested;
- representing the department on regional and/or national committees; and
- other related duties as required.
Qualifications :
- Applicants must have a Masters of Science Degree in Plant Science specializing in Agronomy or a similar speciality and demonstrate related experience in developing and implementing a crop extension program OR a Bachelor of Science Degree in Plant Science specializing in Agronomy or a similar speciality and demonstrate considerable related experience in developing and implementing a similar crop extension program.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are required.
- Must be proficient in computer applications and have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be eligible for membership in the Prince Edward Island Institute of Agrologists. Other Qualifications:
- Certified Crop Advisor accreditation would be an asset.
- Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.
Please Note: Preference will be given to internal candidates.
Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Bi-weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly
| Salary Range : | $27.77 - $34.71 per hour (Level 18) |
| PostingID : | 116104-0313AFPO |
| Closing Date : | 4/8/2013 5:00 PM |
| Contact Email : | apply@gov.pe.ca |
| Please contact the PEI Public Service Commission at 902-368-4080, prior to the closing date, if you do not receive a confirmation that we received your e-mail. |
How to Apply for this Position
You can apply online for this job by clicking on the link below. If you've already registered for JobsPEI, you will be able to send in your application with one click. We recommend that you go to JobsPEI and confirm that your information is current and accurate. If you haven't registered, youll be given the opportunity to do so, and should set aside 20-30 minutes to enter your employment, education and other information (the information you enter will be saved and can be used later to apply for other positions).
If you would rather not apply online, simply return an application form(116104-0313AFPO) to :
PEI Public Service Commission
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Applications may be sent by fax to 368-4383. Due to the fact that receipt of applications by fax cannot be guaranteed, applicants transmitting their applications by fax may wish to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date to 368-4080. 
This information has been taken from website "Public Service Commission"