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Baconian Bee Farm, located at 102 Ruttle Avenue in Kinistino, Saskatchewan, is looking for two Apiary Workers for the 2016 crop season. The job in seasonal full-time starting no earlier than March 15, 2016 and ending no later than November 15, 2015.
Primary duties include, but may not be limited to:
1. Moving colonies out of and into winter facility
2. Feeding and medicating of colonies
3. Evaluation and development of colony strength
4. Building and repairing equipment
5. Harvesting of honey supers
6. Extracting and storing of honey
Experience is not required but would certainly be an asset. Availability to work long hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays is required. Salary starts at $11.64/hour based on experience. Ability to read and speak English would be an asset. Housing and transportation may be an option.
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Type of Farm Operations
- Beekeeping
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors