Job Description

Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Outdoors Hot All weather conditions

Work setting

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Rural area Staff accommodation provided

Tasks

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Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment Work with honey bees Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures

Apiary and honey harvesting experience

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Detect bee diseases Extract honey manually Harvest, extract and package honey and beeswax Manage bee colonies for the production of honey and pollination purposes. Treat bees with antibiotics Automated honey extractor Harvesting honey Honey farm

Transportation/travel information

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Public transportation is not available Own transportation Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Combination of sitting, standing, walking Hand-eye co-ordination Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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Organized Team player Reliability Quick learner

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

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To be determined

Financial benefits

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Bonus Gasoline paid

Other benefits

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Free parking available On-site housing options Transportation provided by employer * Parking available