About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Wet/damp. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment. Work with honey bees. Harvest crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Perform general farm duties. Apiary and honey harvesting experience: 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 . Equipment and machinery experience: Tractor. Farm truck. Lift truck. Loader. Skidsteer. Forklift. Hand tools. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available. Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Quick learner. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Financial benefits: Bonus. Other benefits: Free parking available.