Benefits of Registration and Licensing
Main Benefit
- The right to practise 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 practise agrology in Saskatchewan.
Associated Advantages
- Indicates professionalism to the public – Being viewed as a professional, the same 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 registration in the Institute opens the doors of employment.
- Provides a professional designation – Registration with 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 (CPD) opportunities –The Institute provides agrologists CPD opportunities to continually acquire new knowledge and skills, which sustain and enhance 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 have paid your professional licensing fee, you are eligible to participate in the affinity programs, which offer discounted group rates for a variety of products and services.
Dual Registration and Transfer In Requests
Dual Registration
An agrologist who holds a Professional Agrologist or Technical Agrologist designation, in good standing, with another provincial institute, and who also wishes to register and hold a licence to practise in Saskatchewan, may apply for a dual registration with the Institute. A Dual Registration Request should be submitted.
An agrologist must register in all provinces where they practise agrology.
Transfer In
An agrologist who holds a Professional Agrologist or Technical Agrologist designation, in good standing, with another provincial institute, may transfer their registration and paid registration fee to the Institute. A Transfer In Requet should be submitted.
If an agrologist wishes maintain their registration in another provincial institute, as well as in Saskatchewan, submit a Dual Registration Request.
Please note: Applications for registration as a dual member or a transfer in request are to be submitted prior to commencing the practice of agrology in Saskatchewan. This also applies to requests for a temporary licence.
To submit a request, log onto your SIA 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 agrologist of the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists carries responsibility, authority, and recognition. It proves that you are compliant with the requirements of The Agrologists Act, the SIA Bylaws and Code of Ethics and Practice Standards 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.