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Farmer Brown's Honey is looking to fill the following:
- 2 Apiary Technicians/Workers (NOC 8431) with 1-3 years of beekeeping experience working in Canadian style apiaries.
- Duration of employment - depending on weather and availability of work. Approximately May October 2020, 40+ hours per week, weekends and/or holidays.
- Wages $13-$16 per hour, depending on experience, with a production bonus possible at the end of the season.
Preference will be given to applicants who have:
- the ability to work independently in the field.
- are comfortable communicating in the English language.
- have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and keep records and notes.
- A valid Drivers License is required.
General duties include, but are not limited to:
- unwrapping, wrapping, and medicating hives.
- Making nucs, splitting hives, assisting in queen rearing.
- Checking hives, supering hives, pulling honey and extracting honey.
- Cleaning and organizing work areas and equipment.
- cleaning and sanitizing extraction facility and equipment.
- maintaining old and new hive equipment.
- Mowing, trimming, and maintaining bee yards.
- equipment maintenance.
- Workers must be mentally and physically fit. Hard work, heavy lifting, working in the heat, and bee stings are a part of the job. Good health and stamina are required.
-All applicants must not be allergic to bee stings.
Worksite is located in Prince, SK, with outyards generally within a half hours drive.
Looking for the right person to commit for future seasons and advancement.