Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Other miscellaneous crop farmingOutdoorsHotNoisyAll weather conditions

Work setting

Rural areaStaff accommodation availableRelocation costs not covered by employerVarious locations

Tasks

Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipmentHarvest cropsFeed and tend animalsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipmentMaintain quality control and production recordsMaintain work records and logsPerform general farm dutiesPerform routine equipment maintenanceInterac with bees based on your knowledge of their biology, behaviour, ecology and caste system

Apiary and honey harvesting experience

Harvesting honeyAutomated honey extractorApiary managementHoney farm

Equipment and machinery experience

Lift truckForkliftHand tools

Area of work experience

Cleaning

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is not availableOwn transportationValid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentWork under pressurePhysically demandingRepetitive tasksAttention to detailHandling heavy loadsCombination of sitting, standing, walkingSound discriminationStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

OrganizedTeam playerEfficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementReliabilityQuick learner

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Are you currently a student?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you live near the job location?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

Flexible hoursDayWeekendOvertime available

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Greidanus Honeybee Farm

Open Positions

apiary worker