Benefits of Registration & Licensing
Main Benefit
- Right to practice agrology and call themselves an agrologist in Saskatchewan.
Only individuals who are registered with the Institute can legally call themselves a Professional Agrologist or Technical Agrologist and/or practice agrology in Saskatchewan.
Associated Advantages
- Indicates Professionalism to the Public – Being viewed as a professional, just as a doctor, lawyer, or chartered accountant, implies public trust in your ethics and competency.
- Increases Eligibility of Employment – Many employers choose to only hire Agrologists, therefore membership in the Institute opens the doors of employment.
- Provides a Professional Designation – Membership in the Institute allows the usage of the appropriate designation PAg or TechAg.
- Transferability of Professional Status Across Canada – The ten sister Canadian provincial Institutes of agrologists regulate 10,000 Agrologists and continue to recognize designations from other provinces.
- Ability to use the PAg Seal as a Professional “Seal of Approval” – Professional Agrologists (PAgs) and Technical Agrologists (TechAgs) may use the Institute’s PAg/TechAg Seal on documents as an assurance of credentials.
- Continuing Professional Development Opportunities –The Institute provides members CPD opportunities to continually acquire new knowledge and skills, which sustains and enhances competence.
- Networking Opportunities Amongst Peers – Peer-to-peer networking with others who work in the agriculture, bioresources, food, and environment industries strengthens your experience and service.
- Be a Voice for the Profession – Influence agriculture, bioresources, food, and the environment decisions at the provincial and federal level through volunteer leadership positions on the Provincial Council of the Institute and other committees.
Affinity Programs
- Once you’ve paid your professional dues, you are eligible to participate in the affinity programs, which offer discounted group rates for a variety of products and services.
Dual Registration & Transfer In Requests Dual Registration
Dual Registration
An agrologist who holds a Professional Agrologist or Technical Agrologist designation, in good standing, from another provincial institute, and who also wishes to hold a license to practise in Saskatchewan may apply for a dual registration with the institute.
A Dual Registration Request should be completed by an individual who wishes to register in Saskatchewan, but is already registered with another Provincial Institute. You must register in all provinces you practice agrology.
Transfer In
An agrologist who holds a Professional Agrologist or Technical Agrologist designation, in good standing, from another provincial institute may transfer their registration and paid registration fee to the institute.
A Transfer In Request should be completed by an individual who wishes to move their registration from another Provincial Institute to Saskatchewan. If you wish to maintain your registration in another Provincial Institute, as well as in Saskatchewan, use the Dual Registration Request.
Please note: applications for registration as a dual member, a transfer request, and for a temporary license are to be made prior to commencing the practice of agrology in Saskatchewan.
To submit a request, log onto your SIA member account, click on the Applications tab, click on Submit New Application and choose the appropriate application or request form.
Recognition of Registration
Being a registered member of the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists carries responsibility, authority, and recognition. It proves that you are compliant with the requirements of The Agrologists Act, Bylaws, and Code of Ethics & Practice of Saskatchewan.
Registration and the associated professional designation indicate that you take a professional approach to your work and career. It shows that you are accountable and responsible for the advice you provide and the work you do. It demonstrates to your clients, customers, employer, and the public that they can have confidence in your skills.