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Caring for honeybee colonies, moving bees in and out of pollination, monitoring and controlling bee health, honey harvesting and extracting, construct new equipment, repair and maintain equipment, all duties associated with a Canadian style commercial pollination Apiary. Some evenings and weekends required. Must be in good physical condition and able to lift up to 70 lbs. Work in a team environment and in the presence of honey bees. No bee sting allergies. Must have a currant valid drivers license. Staff accommodations may be available
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Harvest crops
- Feed and tend animals
- Apiary Work
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
Type of Farm Operations
- Beekeeping
Work Location Information
- Staff accommodation available
- Rural community
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Type of Automated Systems Experience
- Automated honey extractor
Work Site Environment
- Dangerous
- Outdoors
- Noisy
- Dusty
- Hot