Apiary Technician

NOC 84120

Honeybee Honey Farm is seeking 8 Apiary Technicians for full time (40+hrs/wk) employment ($17.98-$21.88) from January 15, 2023 - January 15, 2026.

Must have a minimum of 3 years experience from working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial apiary in the min. capacity of Apiary Assistant or General Farm Worker.

Duties include:

• Caring for Honeybees in the appropriate manner
• Coordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment;
• Recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls;
• Harvest honey, pollen and bees wax;
• Supervise small teams of workers;
• Operate and maintain apiary equipment (including forklifts, pumps, honey extractors);
• Conduct bee yard maintenance.

All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. A valid driver's license may be required for some of the Apiary Technician positions. Positions do require some evening, night and weekend work. All applicants must be willing to relocate to DeBolt, Alberta for the summer.