apiary technician

2 weeks ago

Ardmore, Canada 1246082 Alberta Ltd. Full time
  • Work Term: Temporary
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 65 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
  • or equivalent experienceWork site environment
  • Other miscellaneous animal farming
  • Other miscellaneous crop farming
  • Outdoors
  • Hot
  • Wet/dampWork setting
  • Rural area
  • Staff accommodation availableTasks
  • Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment
  • Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
  • Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
  • Maintain quality control and production records
  • Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
  • Maintain work records and logs
  • Perform general farm dutiesSupervision
  • 3-4 peopleApiary and honey harvesting experience
  • Apiary management
  • Detection and treatment of bee diseases
  • Harvesting honey
  • Honey bees
  • Interac with bees based on your knowledge of their biology, behaviour, ecology and caste system
  • Honey farmAutomated systems experience
  • Automated honey extractorSecurity and safety
  • Basic security clearanceWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Large workload
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Overtime required
  • Sitting
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneelingPersonal suitability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Team player
  • Flexibility
  • ReliabilityScreening questions
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?Financial benefits
  • Bonus