Scopes of Practice
All new applicants applying to the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists must first go through the Articling Program as an Articling Agrologist (AAg) or an Articling Technical Agrologist (ATechAg) before qualifying to apply for a Professional Agrologist (PAg) designation or a Technical Agrologist (TechAg) designation.
Educational Requirements
| Articling Agrologist (AAg) | Articling Technical Agrologist (ATechAg) |
| A four-year, 120 credit degree from a recognized university with a total of 60 credits (20 courses) in agrology-type (agriculture, food, agribusiness or environmental science) courses or as approved by the Admissions & Registration Committee | Diploma or Degree in agrology from a school or college with at least 40 credits in agrology-related courses (agriculture, food, agribusiness, or environmental science) or as approved by the Admissions & Registration Committee |
Minimum Requirements for Admission of a
Non-Agrology Type Degree
(Such as Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geography, etc.)
SIA's Bi-annual Salary Survey
For several years, there has been strong interest by students, employers, and agrologists to better define the average salaries that can be expected from the profession of agrology. Past salary surveys are available for download by clicking on a link below.
Application Process
All individuals who wish to register with the Institute, whether domestically or internationally educated, must go through the same process with some minor differences.
STEP 1
Submit an Articling Program Application
Complete the Articling Program Application, which includes:
- Articling program application form
- Application fee
- Official transcripts
- Copy of degree(s) or diploma(s)
- Up-to-date résumé – Click here to view the Impactful Résumés Checklist and Tip Sheet
- International Education Course-by-Course Evaluation* – Applicants who received education outside of Canada are required to submit an international education course-by-course evaluation. If you have pursued an Undergraduate, Masters or Doctorate at the University of Saskatchewan or the University of Regina you are NOT required to submit a course-by-course assessment.
Applicants who received their education outside of Canada are encouraged to use the following resources: International Applicants
STEP 2
Review and Decision
When the application documents have been received for the Articling Program, the Admissions & Registration (A&R) Committee will review the file. The A&R Committee meets every six (6) to eight (8) weeks and the applicant will be notified via email of the decision.
NOTE: When an individual is approved to complete the articling program, they must pay the annual licence fee.
STEP 3
Complete Articling Program
Once registered, articling agrologists (Articling Agrologists and Articling Technical Agrologists) must complete the articling milestones, using the Articling Program Checklist to track the milestones completed. This includes completing and reporting three (3) years of work experience relevant to their academic background and declared scope of practice.
STEP 4
Submit a Full Registration Request
When the articling milestones are completed, including reporting three (3) years of relevant experience in the declared scope of practice, Articling Agrologists and Articling Technical Agrologists can apply to become a fully registered Professional Agrologist or Technical Agrologist by submitting a Full Registration Request, which includes:
- Full Registration Request form
- Articling Program Checklist
- Photograph (professional head and shoulders, jpeg with minimum 30dpi)
- Up-to-date résumé – Click here to view the Impactful Résumés Checklist and Tip Sheet
- Two (2) reference letters from Professional Agrologists or Technical Agrologists.