Forest Technician / Maple Installer

General Overview:

We are one of the largest producers of maple syrup in Ontario and we have several positions to fill in our maple forest.

If you are eager to learn and enjoy working in the great outdoors, we are looking forward to hearing from you!!!

Job Description:

Installation & Maintenance:

• install the network of tubing used for the collection of maple sap,
• maintain the forest and tubing network by clearing fallen trees and branches,
• follow company best practices and make suggestions for improvement,
• assist with construction and/or installation of pump houses, vacuum stations and processing facility,
• repair and upgrade equipment which lead to production shortfalls or yield loss in previous maple season,

Maple Season:

• tap maple trees by drilling small holes in each tree and installing spouts,
• maintain sap collection lines in the forest, locate and fix vacuum leaks in the tubing network,
• clean tanks, filters, extractor and other equipment daily,
• long hours may be required on busy days and weekend work is typical

Post-season:

• pulling taps from trees,
• perform annual deep cleaning of tubing network, sap collection tanks and the processing facility,

Production of Maple Syrup:

Although this youtube video is not our facility, it provides a good overview of how maple syrup is made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWjxExjASK8&t=121s

Pay: $18.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Harcourt, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person