Outdoor Utility Worker

Alberni Valley Employment Centre; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local employment agency is seeking workers for a position in maple syrup production in Port Alberni. This job starts part-time, transitioning to full-time for capable workers. Responsibilities include fieldwork such as maintaining sap collection systems, cleaning equipment, and repairing leaks in tubing networks. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in maple syrup production and mechanical aptitude. The role requires physical strength, as individuals must be able to lift heavy materials and work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Work Experience in Eastern Canada Maple Syrup Production.
• Experience with maple sap collection systems installation and maintenance.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sap collection lines and clean equipment.
• Install tubing for collection of maple sap.
• Tap maple trees and perform repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience with small engines

Attention to detail

Job description

The job will start four days per week (part-time), followed by full time work for competent workers. The hours you will be working will range from 7-8 hours per day. (Longer hours may be required during heavy sap flow).

Work will include

Must be able to lift 60lbs, walk uneven terrain, and work in the field under varied weather conditions. The field work will involve clearing brush, setting up collection hoses on sloped ground, installing and maintaining equipment. You will be preparing sap collection systems and tanks, setting spiles, leak checking, and general repairs. The transport of sap from the field to the sugaring facility, cleaning and maintaining equipment are required.

Pre-Season: (September to December)

• Install the network of tubing used for the collection of maple sap
• Assist with the construction/assembly/installation of pump houses and pumping equipment
• Repair and upgrade equipment
• maintain the forest and tubing network by clearing fallen trees and branches.
• tap maple trees by drilling small holes in each tree and installing spouts

Maple Season: (December until Mid March)

• maintain sap collection lines in the forest, locate and fix leaks in the tubing network
• clean tanks, other equipment

Post-season:(April)

• pulling taps from trees
• perform annual deep cleaning of tubing network, sap collection tanks

Desired Qualifications:

• Work Experience in Eastern Canada Maple Syrup Production
• Mechanical aptitude
• Experience with small engines, transfer pumps, and or electronics
• Maple Sap collection system installation and maintenance experience
• Ability to follow directions and work independently with attention to detail

4805-B Mar Street
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8J5
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-888-454-4560
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

Port Alberni Hours:
Monday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Tofino Hours:
Monday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday,8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Ucluelet Hours:
Monday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thursday,8:30 am to 4:30 pm