Status: Full-time/Seasonal

Shift: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm

Starting Wage: $17.25 -$20.25,based on qualifications

Duration: April to mid-September

Location: Kelowna, BC

Benefits: $1000 end of season completion bonus!

About Us:

We are an environmentally-friendly control Program for one of the biggest pests of apple and pear trees—the codling moth. Since the Program started more than 20 years ago, the amount of pesticides used in the valley against codling moth has dropped by 96%. Our Program breeds and sterilizes codling moths at our state-of-the-art facility in Osoyoos, and we release them into orchards where they mate with wild moths to prevent the population from reproducing. Our Program also provides trapping, monitoring, education, and enforcement services for the growers.

About the Position:

Are you a hard-working outdoor enthusiast looking for rewarding work this summer? If so, we have the perfect position for you! Our seasonal Drone Pilot will spend the day outside delivering sterile moths by drone to protect local apple orchards from their greatest nemesis, the codling moth. The Drone Pilot will split their time between morning drone flights and afternoon monitoring of codling moth traps by ATV. This position will interact with local orchardists to communicate program information in a professional and effective manner. Hours of work are 8am to 4pm, with a half an hour unpaid lunch.

About You:

• UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) knowledge is considered an asset
• Transport Canada Basic Operations Drone Certificate required
• Transport Canada Advanced Operations Drone Certificate preferred (flight review will be available for the right candidate)
• Valid BC driver’s license and the ability to provide a clean drivers abstract
• Physically fit and able to stand/walk for extended periods of time in various weather conditions including high summer temperatures
• Consistent attendance is essential
• Non-entomophobic (not afraid of moths)
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: $17.25-$20.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Retention bonus

Work Location: In person

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