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Summer Student JobApiary harvesters are the muscle in the beekeeping world. The job requires the ability to handle heavy boxes full of honey in the field, and load and unload honey supers in the harvest process. Honey supers can weigh up to 45kg when full.
Beekeeping experience is preferred, but I am willing to train enthusiastic people.
Secondary school students and high school students welcome.
These jobs are physically demanding, and sometimes repetitive. Applicants must be in good physical condition, willing to work as a team, and able to work around bees. No bee allergies.
Preference for English speakers with drivers license valid in Canada.
All wages are negotiable, based on experience. 40-60 hours a week, as required.
These positions start approximately the end of June- early July, and generally are finished by September 1st.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
Transportation/Travel Information
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not applicable
Type of Farm Operations
- Beekeeping
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- 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
- Hot
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