agriculture foreman/woman

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Livestock

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Work with honey bees
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Maintain work records and logs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties
• Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment
• Interac with bees based on your knowledge of their biology, behaviour, ecology and caste system

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Apiary and honey harvesting experience

• Apiary management
• Honey farm
• Automated honey extractor
• Harvesting honey

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player