apiary technician

Government of Canada; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking an experienced individual for a beekeeping role in Prince Edward Island. The position requires 5 years of experience, focusing on maintaining bee yards, monitoring health, and operating machinery. Candidates should be capable of handling physically demanding tasks in various outdoor conditions. Staff accommodation is available. The role is not remote and requires flexibility and teamwork skills. Transportation for extended travel may also be necessary.

Benefits

Staff accommodation available

Opportunities for travel

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience is required.
• Experience with apiary management and honey harvesting is essential.
• Physical endurance is necessary for demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment.
• Monitor animal health.
• Work closely with honey bees.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery.

Skills

Beekeeping

Monitoring animal health

Operating farm machinery

Teamwork

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment
• Monitoring animal health
• Work with honey bees
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Experience and specialization: Apiary and honey harvesting experience

• Harvest, extract and package honey and beeswax
• Apiary management
• Harvesting honey
• Honey farm

Additional information: Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Flexibility