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Seasonal work on a Honey Farm.
Must be physically fit as this is a very labour intensive position. Be
able to work with others, no allergies to Honeybees, work long
hours in hot summer conditions. Non-smoker. Must have some
knowledge and experience in tending to honeybees.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Apiary Work
Type of Equipment
- Farm truck
Type of Farm Operations
- Beekeeping
Work Location Information
- Staff accommodation available
- Rural community
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sound discrimination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Type of Automated Systems Experience
- Automated honey extractor
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- Odours
- Dusty
- Hot