Job Description

POELMAN APIARIES LTD. located near Fort
Macleod, AB (102007A Range Rd 254) has
the following positions available
17 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 84120) with a minimum of 2-3 years (seasons) experience working on a Canadian style commercial apiary in the min. capacity of Apiary Worker or General Farm Worker with employment beginning January to March 2027 thru November/December 2027 ($18.50-$22/hour depending on experience. with possible bonus) (40+ hours/week);
Duties include: caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/controls; harvest and fill honey barrels and containers; rendering and inventory of wax; supervise small teams of workers; driving and daily maintenance of vehicles; operate and maintain other apiary equipment; conduct bee yard maintenance; keep some field production records.
A motor vehicle operator’s license with no serious infractions, recognized by the Province of Alberta and major insurance companies will be an asset.
15 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 85100) with a minimum of 1 year (season) experience working on a Canadian style commercial apiary and with employment beginning January / March 2027 thru October/November 2027 ($18.50-$20/hour depending on experience. with possible bonus) (40+ hours/week);
Duties include caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; assisting Technicians with bees and equipment; assisting with harvesting honey; assisting in wax rendering: assisting with the bee yard and equipment maintenance. A motor vehicle operator’s license with no serious infractions, recognized by the Province of Alberta and major insurance companies will be an asset.
All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honeybees. All positions may require some evening, night & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition, capable of heavy lifting, working in extreme conditions(weather), repetitive tasks, and able to work in a team environment. Ability to speak English is an asset.
Email resumes to [email protected] attention Poelman Apiaries or mail to Box 1887 Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0.

Required languages: english

Education level: not required

Required skills: experience in beekeeping an asset

Closest intersection: Highway 2 and 519