Claims Manager – Licensed Science Officer Agrologist 4(BC Public Service)-Job careers in Canada

Job title:Claims Manager – Licensed Science Officer Agrologist 4
Organization: BC Public Service
Job location: Kelowna,British Columbia Canada
Deadline:April 24th 2014
Realize your dream job in agriculture and enjoy all the BC Public Service has to offer!

Uncertainty is one of the few certainties in agriculture, and it’s our mission to help farmers proactively manage uncertainty by providing high quality and innovative agricultural risk management products and services. The goal of the Business Risk Management Branch (BRMB) is to help provide financial stability in the face of weather hazards, natural disasters, diseases, pests and market declines – all with an eye to decreasing the need for ad hoc government assistance.

You will provide scientific and technical expertise and leadership to all aspects of claims and adjusting functions for Production Insurance – a province-wide program covering 40+ crops in all agricultural areas of the province. A skilled project manager with sound judgment, you lead unique projects that create scientifically valid adjusting and yield estimation techniques based on comprehensive agronomic knowledge of crops and the factors that affect yield and quality. In turn, you’ll use these techniques to develop loss identification and quantification methodologies. Analytical and results oriented, you provide advice regarding interpretation of Provincial and Federal legislation and utilize your experience to integrate, evaluate and expertise regional data and reports.

Leading a team of technical and professional staff, you will implement adjusting and claims strategies as well as conduct research and field testing. This is a rewarding, career building role for an individual with comprehensive knowledge of agronomy and horticulture and advanced research skills.

Working for the public service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more. Your earnings include benefits for health and wellness, life insurance, retirement and more; reflecting the true value of our employees. Other Incentives include: 35 hour work week, annual premium allowance of 7% in lieu of Overtime, Shift work and Standby (take as time or money).

Consider this exciting opportunity to live and work in Kelowna – the amazing city located in the heart of BC’s Okanagan Valley. Kelowna offers fabulous weather, a wide variety of outdoor recreation for every season and areas of interest including water sports, world class golf, hiking and biking trails, a ski hill with 118 runs and 25 km of cross-country trails and other interests such as 29 unique wineries, galleries, theatre – the list is endless!

Travel will be required. Must have and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Drivers Licence.

For more information on this exciting career opportunity including how to apply by April 24th 2014
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