Apiary technician

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. Hot. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation provided. Tasks: Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment. Work with honey bees. Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures. Apiary and honey harvesting experience: Detect bee diseases . Extract honey manually. Harvest, extract and package honey and beeswax. Manage bee colonies for the production of honey and pollination purposes. . Treat bees with antibiotics . Automated honey extractor. Harvesting honey. Honey farm. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available. Own transportation. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: To be determined. Financial benefits: Bonus. Gasoline paid. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site housing options. Transportation provided by employer. Parking available.