Rob Poirier says the demands of the job have created some health risks which have prompted him to leave the agency.

Poirier says he and his wife Donna will be relocating back to their family farm in Sweet Home and after some time off will resume their careers in public service.

He says he's leaving the agency in good hands and feels like he's accomplished a lot during his tenure, including the overwhelming passage of the 911 local option levy in May.

Poiriers last day will be mid June.