Apiary Supervisor

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Outdoors. Work setting: Rural area. Remote location. Staff accommodation available. Tasks: Work with honey bees. Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers. Maintain quality control and production records. Maintain work records and logs. Perform general farm duties. Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment. Supervision: 5-10 people. Apiary and honey harvesting experience: Apiary management. Detect bee diseases . Honey farm. Manage a set of measures designed to protect a beekeeper's honey bees from the entry and spread of pests. Oversee the honey extraction. Treat bees with antibiotics . Harvesting honey. Equipment and machinery experience: Tractor. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. 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 meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Workplace information: On the road job. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Support for mature workers: Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers .