Severson Honey Farms, based at 48143 Range Road 204 (NW 9-48-20 RR#2), Camrose, AB T4V 2N1, is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Apiary worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who gets selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to Seasonal employment or full-time jobs. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, and Weekend.
Employer Name: Severson Honey Farms
Position: Apiary worker
No. of vacancies: 8
Salary: $17.98 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: 48143 range road 204 (NW 9-48-20 RR#2), Camrose, AB T4V 2N1
Also hiring: Cook
Job Description
- The candidate must maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment.
- The candidate must interact with bees based on their knowledge of bee biology, behavior, ecology, and caste system.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the 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 less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must be well-organized.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- Farm operations include organic farming, horticultural field crops, and livestock production.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
Work setting
- The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
- The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.
Experience and specialization
Apiary and honey harvesting experience
- The candidate must have experience in harvesting honey, operating automated honey extractors, and working on a honey farm.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience in operating a farm truck and a lift truck.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
Benefits
- The selected candidate will receive employer-paid learning and training, access to on-site amenities, on-site housing options, and a variable or compressed work week.
How to Apply
To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested in the position.
By email
By phone
780-608-0076 Between 08:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m.