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SalaryOur company is looking for an applicant who is keen to learn, be challenged, work hard, and grow with our business. Beekeeping duties include but are not limited to:
-Handling beehives
-Queen Bee production
-Nucleus Hive production
-Management of colonies for disease/pests and overall health
We will aim to teach all new employees as much as we possibly can about beekeeping.
The majority of the work involved will relate to beekeeping, however we are looking for applicants who can contribute further to the position and have skills and experience related to operations management; auto mechanics; carpentry and/or agriculture/breeding.
There is no prior beekeeping experience required, as all training will be provided on the job. The candidate must be physically fit and able to lift over 40 pounds frequently. The duties of the position will evolve over the course of the season and can be tailored to fit the skills and interests of the candidate. The candidate must be willing to be stung by bees regularly and ensure that they are not allergic to bee stings prior to accepting the position. All candidates must have a valid drivers license and access to transportation to get to our farm location (Yellow Point Road), which is not accessible by public transit.
We require candidate should own a pair of sturdy work boots.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal
Contract length: 2.5 months
Salary: $18.00-$24.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-03-02
