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We are committed to Employment Equity and encourage applications from
qualified persons of aboriginal ancestry; persons with disabilities;
members of visible minorities and women seeking
management and non-traditional roles.

A job competition is being held to fill the following position in the Field Operations Division:

FIELDPERSONS
(Level 4)

Location: Weyburn
Status: Temporary

Duties:

These positions report to the Customer Service Office Manager/Field Supervisor and are responsible for the following duties:

• Crop adjusting consistently using Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation's established methods.
• Perform crop inspections on farms and gather data in order to determine indemnities for programs administered by Saskatchewan Crop Insurance.
• Submit claims neatly, accurately and completely.
• Accurate acreage and bin measurements.
• Maintain good public relations for the corporation.

Qualifications:

• Grade XII with a detailed knowledge of farming practices and crops. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance programs would be a definite asset.
• Knowledge of, with an ability to identify, crop disease, insect damage and other causes of crop yield loss.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures, while accurately completing counts and measurements.
• Clear, legible handwriting skills.
• Experience successfully performing mathematical calculations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal directly with the farming public in a tactful manner.
• Strong oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex policies and procedures in layperson terms.
• Demonstrated ability in exercising good judgement, exhibiting initiative, and applying common sense where situations arise that are not covered by policies or procedures.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Must be able to walk long distances for field measurements and climb ladders and bins to make grain measurements.
• Good knowledge of computer applications with a preference for data entry experience.

Conditions

• Valid driver's licence and a safe, suitable vehicle to carry out responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel throughout the province and availability to work on short notice.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check.

Benefits: According to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation and the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union.

Applications should be forwarded in confidence to the following address by July 7, 2008:

	Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation Box 3000 MELVILLE, Saskatchewan S0A 2P0
Attention:	Human Resources Consultant Human Resources Division Fax: (306) 728-7260 e-mail: human.resources@scic.gov.sk.ca

COMPETITION No. 08-38