apiary technician

Government of Canada; Camrose; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Camrose, Alberta is seeking individuals for a beekeeping role requiring the maintenance of bee yards and equipment. Candidates must work on-site and be capable of physical tasks such as cleaning equipment and assisting in feeding bees. A secondary school graduation certificate is required, and experience in apiary management or honey harvesting is preferred. This role demands individuals who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in apiary management and honey harvesting is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Experience with beekeeping equipment and handling bees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment.
• Clean and assist with feeding the bees.
• Interact with bees based on knowledge of their biology and behaviour.

Skills

Apiary management

Honey harvesting

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Automated honey extractor

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Interac with bees based on your knowledge of their biology, behaviour, ecology and caste system

Experience and specialization Apiary and honey harvesting experience

• Automated honey extractor
• Apiary management
• Harvesting honey
• Honey farm

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling