MEIJER HONEY FARM is looking for applicants for the 2022 season. All positions are F/T on a seasonal basis from Feb 2022-Oct 2022. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honeybees. Position may require some evening and weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment.
17 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) F/T (40+ hrs./wk.) starting at $16.00-$22.00/hr. depending on experience. (Possible bonus).
Must have a minimum of 1 year (season) experience working fulltime on a Canadian commercial apiary. Duties include:
- Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner.
- Manual labor of apiary.
- Coordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment.
- Recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/controls.
- Harvesting honey, extraction, package honey, pollen, and beeswax.
- Team -player who can also work well independently.
- Drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintenance on vehicles.
- Operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps).
- Conduct bee yard maintenance.
- Maintaining field and/or production records.
- Monitoring and reporting to management.
Contact: Meijer Honey Farm -181072 TWP-RD 32-4 Box 295 Delia, AB T0J OWO
Email: meijerhoneyfarm@outlook.com