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Seasonal apiary harvest workers required in Kinistino, Saskatchewan for work in a commercial honey production operation for the 2018 season. Minimum 12 months Canadian beekeeping experience and valid drivers license required. English speaking skills would be an asset. Availability to work long hours including evenings/nights, holidays and weekends is a must. Heavy lifting required. Wage based on experience and knowledge. Potential to earn bonuses. Subsidized housing and transportation may be an option.
Apiary harvest Worker perform tasks such as:
-supering hives
-harvesting honey
-cleaning honey extraction and storage equipment
-honey extracting
-barrel moving, preparation, filling and storage
-manufacture, assemble and maintain hive equipment
-bee yard and equipment maintenance
-feed colonies and assist in medicating colonies
-assist moving and transporting colonies
-assist in hive evaluation and manipulation
Start date no earlier than Feb 2018.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Apiary Work
Type of Farm Operations
- Beekeeping
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Type of Automated Systems Experience
- Automated honey extractor
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors