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Seasonal apiary harvest workers required in Kinistino, Saskatchewan for work in a commercial honey production operation for the 2016 season. Minimum one year 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. Housing and transportation may be an option.
Apiary harvester 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 of March or April 2016.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
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
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors