Beekeeping Research Student

7 days ago

Bowen Island, Canada Ensure Hive Future Full time

**Company description**

Ensure Hive Future is a Federal Not for Profit dedicated to research & education. A large component of that is around Varroa Resistant Bees. Bees that don't need chemicals nor antibiotics to survive. Bees that are also adapted to their local environment. We work with small scale commercial apiaries, backyard beekeepers, scientists, and farmers towards a more sustainable future.

**Position Overview**

We are looking for motivated, hands-on individuals to join our team on Bowen Island this summer. This is a fieldwork-heavy role that involves hive management, equipment building, and scientific data collection. Must be able to work with a small team as well as independently.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Perform daily hive maintenance and inspections
- Conduct varroa mite testing and data recording for research
- Assist with queen rearing practices and bee health monitoring
- Build and repair hive boxes and beekeeping tools
- Help with honey harvesting and general site upkeep
- Occasionally assist with educational tours or outreach (as needed)

**Work Schedule & Location**
- Based on **Bowen Island, BC**:

- **4 days on / 3 days off** (exact days may vary)
- Option to **camp on-site** during work days (tent space provided)
- Must be able to **commute** or arrange ferry transport

To satisfy grant requirements, you must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. Ages 15 to 30 years may be eligible participants.
This position could continue until September. We will also be taking co-op students in future years for the right students.
Industry: Agriculture and Extraction

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events

Schedule:

- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bowen Island, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-30

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