Plant Health Technical Advisor

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3><p>The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) invites qualified applicants for a contract position as a Plant Health Technical Advisor (PHTA). The role is a contract position with a potential renewal, reporting to SARM.
</p><p><strong>Wage/Salary:</strong> Approximately $86,000 annually</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Estevan, Saskatchewan</p><p><strong>Number of Positions:</strong> 1</p><p><strong>Employment Terms:</strong> Contract</p><p><strong>Length of Employment:</strong> To March 31, 2028 with the potential for renewal</p><p><strong>Education:</strong> Technical/Applied Science Diploma</p><p><strong>Experience:</strong> 1-2 Years</p><p><strong>Apply By:</strong> 14-Oct-2025</p><h3>Position Details</h3><p>The contract includes an annual stipend of approximately $86,000, a professional development allowance, travel expenses, and other benefits. The PHTA will deliver services in SARM Division 1 and work as a contractor from November 1, 2025 (or start date) to March 31, 2028, with the potential to renew.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Deliver services as one of SARM’s Plant Health Technical Advisors (PHTAs).</li><li>Participate in crop pest surveys and work independently in rural areas of Saskatchewan.</li><li>Travel on rural roads and work under variable climate conditions; flexible hours required.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Licensed Professional Agrologist or eligible to apply for a license and registered with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists.</li><li>Legally able to work in Canada.</li><li>Class 5 driver's license.</li><li>Willing to travel and operate in rural environments.</li></ul><h3>Application Information</h3><p><strong>Employer:</strong> The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities</p><p>The organisation invites qualified individuals to submit an application for the contract position of Plant Health Technical Advisor (PHTA). There will be one PHTA contract open to deliver services in SARM Division 1 (see SARM Divisions map).</p><p><strong>Start/End Dates:</strong> Start date November 1, 2025 (or start date) to March 31, 2028, with potential to renew.</p><p><strong>Application Instructions:</strong> Please send your cover letter and resume by noon on October 14, 2025, to Dustin Resch, Director, Capacity Building & Programs, by email at dresch@sarm.ca; phone (306) 761-3945. For a full description of the position, see the posting on the SARM website: https://sarm.ca/job/sarm-plant-health-technical-advisor/</p></p>
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