apiary technician

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

Job summary

A governmental organization in Rocanville, Saskatchewan, is looking for a skilled individual to work with honey bees. Responsibilities include managing bee colonies, harvesting honey, and ensuring bee health. This physically demanding role requires 2-3 years of experience and the ability to work independently in a rural outdoor setting. Benefits may include a bonus.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience is required.
• Ability to work independently in a rural, outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with honey bees.
• Manage the operations of a bee farm.
• Oversee the honey extraction.

Skills

Apiary and honey harvesting experience

Detect bee diseases

Harvest, extract and package honey and beeswax

Manage bee colonies

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Work with honey bees

Experience and specialization

Apiary and honey harvesting experience

• Detect bee diseases
• Harvest, extract and package honey and beeswax
• Manage bee colonies for the production of honey and pollination purposes.
• Manage the overall operations of a bee farm
• Oversee the honey extraction
• Treat bees with antibiotics

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Other benefits