Job Description

Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 70 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

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Other miscellaneous animal farming Outdoors Dusty Hot Wet/damp Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

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Rural area Staff accommodation provided Remote location Relocation costs covered by employer Willing to relocate Various locations

Tasks

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Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment Monitoring animal health Work with honey bees Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry Write daily basic progress reports Supervisory Experience Interac with bees based on your knowledge of their biology, behaviour, ecology and caste system

Apiary and honey harvesting experience

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Apiary management Harvesting honey Honey farm

Equipment and machinery experience

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Farm truck Forklift

Security and safety

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Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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Vehicle supplied by employer Willing to travel regularly Willing to travel for extended periods Valid driver's licence Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Combination of sitting, standing, walking Hand-eye co-ordination Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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Organized Team player Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility * Judgement