Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Work site environment Outdoors Hot Noisy Odours All weather conditions Dirty Work setting Rural area Staff accommodation available Tasks Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment Work with honey bees Apiary and honey harvesting experience Detect bee diseases Harvest, extract and package honey and beeswax Manage bee colonies for the production of honey and pollination purposes.
Oversee the honey extraction Automated honey extractor Harvesting honey Honey farm Transportation/travel information Own transportation Valid driver''s licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Quick-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Combination of sitting, standing, walking Large workload Sitting Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Organized Team player Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Reliability Quick learner Screening questions Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options Night To be determined Day Weekend Overtime required Other benefits On-site housing options