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Placement Position Title: Technician in apicultural research
Organization Legal name: British Columbia Honey Producers Association
Location: This is a work from home & remote position. Candidates can apply from anywhere in BC, however field and lab work may be required at times with most of this work completed in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Project: Selective breeding for varroa resistance
Type of position: full time (40 h/w, from January 1st, 2025 to January 1st, 2028)
Gross overall salary: CAD $72,000
Anticipated start: January 1st, 2025
Location: British Columbia, preferably Lower Mainland.
Description:
The Technology Transfer Program (BC-TTP), British Columbia Honey Producers Association, is seeking a technician in apiculture to conduct applied research and technology transfer activities related to supporting selective breeding for varroa resistance and overwintering techniques. The aim of the research will be focused on conducting hygienic testing, varroa monitoring, and taking samples across apiaries in 3 different regions of British Columbia. Also, to assist in preparing colonies for overwintering and recording health parameters of experimental hives.
Responsibilities:
The successful individual will be responsible for organizing and conducting hygienic testing, UBeeO testing, conducting mite monitoring using the alcohol wash method, taking records of colony health parameters, taking samples, and assisting with keeping an experimental apiary (including overwintering hives). Additionally, the technician will assist with knowledge transfer activities.
Specific duties will include:
Required skills and experience
Assets
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
BC-TTP values the diversity of our team members. We promote an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and believe that such an environment is essential for achieving our business goals. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.
Funding
This position is funded until January 1st, 2028
Health and safety
This position requires working in the field with honey bees and using chemical reagents to preserve and process samples. Thus, applicants will be required to complete a WHIMS online course, Fist Aid Certification, and complete a training field session in beekeeping management (delivered by BC-TTP).
To apply
To apply please send a cover letter and resume in a single pdf or word file to info@ttp-bchpa.ca addressed to the ‘BC – Technology Transfer Program’ with the subject heading “Technician in apiculture 2024”. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Oct 9 2024 ID: 72053