A technical agrologist has specific training and gives professional advice about producing, using, processing and marketing agricultural products, crops and livestock. Technical agrologists learn their skills in approved two-year diploma programs. The Tech.Ag designation and licence to practise can only be used in Manitoba and might not be recognized in other Canadian provinces.

Technical agrology is a regulated profession in Manitoba. You must be approved to work as a technical agrologist by the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists.

To practise technical agrology in Manitoba and to get the Tech.Ag designation you must:

• have completed an approved two-year, university or college diploma program
• complete the Technical Agrologist in Training Program requirements
• be registered and accepted as a member of the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists

Licensing process in Manitoba

Note:

The institute conducts the licensing process in English only. Thus, all documents must be translated into English.

Applications are received on a continuous basis. However, the Admission and Registration Committee that reviews registration applications meets on a scheduled basis.

You must complete the following steps:

STEP 1: Contact the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists and tell them you are an internationally educated agrologist and want to receive information about how to become registered to work in Manitoba.

Manitoba Institute of Agrologists (MIA)
201-38 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2
Phone: 204-275-3721
Fax: 474-7521 (Winnipeg)
Toll-free fax: 1-888-315-6661 (outside Winnipeg)
E-mail: mia@mts.net
Website: mia.mb.ca

STEP 2: Complete the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists application for registration.

You must submit the following items:

• Declaration of Employment Sector and Scope of Practice form
• Professional Profile
• one character reference, preferably from someone in Canada
• application form and registration fee
• an educational assessment by World Education Services

For detailed application information please visit the MIA website or contact the MIA office.

STEP 3: Complete further training and get work experience if necessary.

If your education is recognized but you do not have Canadian work experience you must enter the Technical Agrologist in Training Program. Contact the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists for more information.

STEP 4: When you have met all of the requirements and have paid all of the fees you will be allowed to practise as a Tech.Ag in Manitoba.

Additional information

You must pay a registration fee every year.

Consult the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists regarding the cost of fees.

Continuing professional development is required. This means that you will be expected to take courses to improve your skills and knowledge as a technical agrologist throughout your career.

Language: As part of your work, you are required to have intermediate or advanced English language skills in the four basic language areas - listening, speaking and reading and writing comprehension. Therefore, you should be able to:

• participate in discussions of a complex nature
• share your thoughts clearly
• understand technical documents
• write reports in English with confidence

Revised October 2011

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