Apiary worker

Coneybeare Honey based in Fergus, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Apiary worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Coneybeare Honey
Position: Apiary worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $16.71 hourly / 44 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Fergus, ON

Job Description

• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must feed and care for animals.
• The candidate must be familiar with apiary work.
• The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate must perform general farm duties.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp and hot conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
• The candidate will be required to work in various locations.

Experience and specialization

Apiary and honey harvesting experience

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about detecting and treating bee diseases, harvesting honey, honey bees, honey farms, and bee biology.

Automated systems experience

• The candidate must have prior experience using an automated honey extractor.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate does not have access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• References attesting experience