Apiary Worker

Gunton, Manitoba, Canada

About

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  • Opportunity available:
  • On-farm employment
  • Available facilities and equipment:
  • Other
  • Preferred arrangement model:
  • Available acreage:
  • Soil type on farm:
  • Unknown
  • Current farming practices:
  • Other_P
  • Current land use:
  • Other_L
  • Preferred farming experience for farmer:
  • No preference
  • Desired farming practices by a new farmer:
  • No preference
  • Agricultural products I am interested being cultivated on my property:
  • Other
  • Years experience of new farmer:
  • No preference

Farm description

We are a small, family owned business that has been in the honey industry for well over half a century. We currently reside and produce our products in Gunton, Manitoba.

Farm opportunity

Company: Destiny Road Inc. Business Information: We are a small, family owned business that has been in the honey industry for well over half a century. We currently reside and produce our products in Gunton, Manitoba. Business Location: 8121 E Road 90 N, Gunton, Manitoba, R0C 1H0 Work Location: 8139 E Road 90 N, Gunton, Manitoba, R0C 1H0 Type of Employment: Full time – Seasonal / 10-month contract Estimated Start Date: March 1st, 2022. Job Description: Work with honey bees on a honey farm Harvest honey Detect and treat bee diseases Operate and maintain apiary related machinery and equipment Apiary work Write daily basic progress reports Feed and care for bees Move hives and collect honey Move the bees within different sites of the farm depending on the season Assist in making nucs Requirements: -Education: Not required -Experience is an asset -Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, combination of sitting, standing, walking, standing for extended periods, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, overtime required -Personal suitability: organized, effective interpersonal skills, flexibility, judgement, team player -Language: Basic level of English is required -Work site environment: Outdoors, Hot Salary: $12.50 to $13.50 hourly, 40 – 60 hours per week Benefits: Disability benefits and extended medical insurance. Accommodation provided on a discounted rate. Important information: Work schedule is from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Schedule may vary depending on the weather. Flexibility on schedule is required. May have to work some Saturdays. Sundays are off. Apply by e-mail to: joel@destinyroad.ca Apply by mail to: Box 168, Gunton, Manitoba, R0C 1H0