Apiary Technician

Employer

MCW Apiaries Ltd

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Other miscellaneous animal farming
• Outdoors
• Hot

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Remote location

Tasks

• Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment
• Monitoring animal health
• Harvest crops
• Feed and tend animals
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry

Apiary and honey harvesting experience

• Automated honey extractor
• Apiary management
• Harvesting honey
• Honey farm

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Lift truck

Specialization or experience

Green economy sector

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver's licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Government programs

Recognized employer

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Transportation provided by employer