Help Wanted: Meadow Ridge Ent Ltd East of Saskatoon, Sk.

Meadow Ridge Enterprises Ltd requires help for the 2024 beekeeping season. The contract term is from April 15th to October 31st 2024. Meadow Ridge Ent Ltd is a commercial beekeeping and queen-rearing operation located 10 miles east of Saskatoon, NW 33 TP 36 RG 3 W 3rd in the RM of Blucher.

Apiary Technicians (NOC 8431): Minimum 1-2 years of beekeeping experience required.
Wage $15.00 - $17.00 depending on experience. Potential to earn bonuses. 3 positions to fill. Seasonal full-time(40 hr+/wk).

Duties include spring/fall feeding, unwrapping/wrapping hives, monitoring hive health, assisting in all aspects of queen rearing, and commercial honey harvesting. Fixing and building bee equipment, upkeep of bee sites, and maintenance of work vehicles.

Apiary Supervisors (NOC 8252): Minimum 3-4 years of beekeeping experience.
Wage $18.00 - $21.00 depending on experience. Potential to earn bonuses. 2 positions to fill. Seasonal full-time (40 hr+/wk).

Duties include spring/fall feeding, unwrapping/wrapping hives, moving hives, monitoring hive health, assisting in all aspects of queen rearing, and commercial honey harvesting/extraction. Keeping daily records, supervising other employees, fixing and building bee equipment, upkeep of bee sites, and maintenance of work vehicles. A valid Driver's license is required.

All applicants must be able to work with honeybees and not be allergic to bee stings. Will work in all kinds of weather, a repetitive and physical job that will require heavy lifting, reaching, crouching, and standing. Being in good physical condition is required.

Please apply by email to a.j.robertson@sasktel.net