Alberta Bee News Magazine - June 2023

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JUNE 2023

In This Issue

Board of Directors

President:

CURTIS MIEDEMA

BOX 39 SITE 11 RR1 Barrhead, AB T7N1N2 780.206.4483 miedemahoney@gmail.com

Vice President: LORNE PRINS

RR3 Station Main Lacombe AB / T4L 2N3 780.893.2337 lorne.prins@gmail.com

Peace Region: RYAN HICKS

BOX 625 McLennan AB T0H 2L0 / 780.837.0648 hicksry82@gmail.com

NE Central Region: HENRY GREIDANUS

56107 Range Road 245 Sturgeon County, AB T8R 0M1 grapiaries@gmail.com

Treasurer

DUSTIN RYAN

5543 Township Rd 302, Water Valley, AB T0M 2E0 dustin@fallentimbermeadery.ca

CHC Director: RON GREIDANUS

PO Box 581 Stettler AB T0C 2L0 / 403.323.0234 rongreidanus@gmail.com

NW Region: RENE LAROCQUE

RR1 Busby AB T0G 0H0 T 780.818.4268 larocquerene@hotmail.com

Director at Large: BEVAN FORD

RR1 Irma AB / T0B 2H0 780.806.1310 bevanford1976@gmail.com

Director at Large: DAN PALA

BOX 368 Wembley AB T0H 3S0 / 780.832.5809 d.pala@telus.net

CHC Delegate: JEREMY OLTHOF

RR1 Tees AB T0C 2N0 T 403.872.4607 Teesbeesinc@gmail.com

Alberta Beekeepers Commission: 11434 - 168 Street, #102 Edmonton AB / T5M 3T9 T 780.489.6949 / F 780.487.8640 www.albertabeekeepers.ca

CONNIE PHILLIPS, Executive Director C 780.289.5604

connie.phillips@albertabeekeepers.ca

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Cover image: Matthew Thiessen teaching his four-year-old niece Eliza how to install queens. Images courtesy of Beary Berry Honey Inc.

President's Report

Here we are and May is behind us. It was a busy month with so much to do with the bees. Thankfully we have received some much needed rain in our area to water the crops and also slow down the wildfires that are burning across the northern part of the province. Hopefully the fires are extinguished and with a bit of wind and rain we won’t have to deal with the smoke much longer.

Please let the office know if you are having challenges accessing your bees or have sustained any damage or loss because of the fires. Our contacts at Agriculture and Agrifood Canada have been in touch with the office several times in order to understand the impact of the fires on beekeepers.

This month the Tech Team has started their Colony Health Monitoring. They did come for a visit to our farm earlier in May and found low mite counts in the hives they tested. This is encouraging for the moment, but we know we have to stay on the offensive against them in our hives.

For those of you interested in participating in the Colony Health Monitoring program, the Tech Team is offering a selfsampling option. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Nicole McCormick. Nicole.mccormick@albertabeekeepers.ca

The Tech Team will continue to work with the provincial Bee Team and the National Bee Diagnostic Centre on testing for resistant Varroa. In addition, the Tech Team has been working with Canadian Honey Council, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan beekeepers in determining levels of Quinclorac (a herbicide) in honey.

The Commission continues to support Dr. Bahreini and his work on new miticides for Varroa. Thank you to the pollinators who are funding and have donated 50 colonies to this project.

Earlier in the month of May, Ron Greidanus and Jeremy Olthof were in Ottawa to present on behalf of the Commission to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Food. The focus of their presentation was on bee mortality. In addition to the Commission, there were presenters from across Canada and North America. Presentations took place on May 24, 26 and 31. If you’d like to watch: https://www.ourcommons. ca/DocumentViewer/en/44-1/AGRI/meeting-66/ notice

A few reminders:

Beaverlodge Field Day takes place on June 23rd. The Tech Team, Commission staff and some board members will be in attendance.

In September the Western Apiculture Society Conference will be taking place in Calgary.

And of course, our own AGM on November 29, and Trade Show and Conference on November 30 to December 1, 2023.

Curtis Miedema

Meet the 2023 Tech Transfer Program Team

By the Alberta Tech Transfer Program team

The Tech Transfer Program (TTP) is proud to present our team for the 2023 beekeeping season. Each member will be in the field working hard to sample colonies for all those who have registered to participate in the Colony Health Monitoring (CHM) program. This sampling will be important for assessing colony health and advising on pest management decisions. Give us a wave if you see any of our TTP team members in the field!

Nicole McCormick TTP Technician

Hello there! I am Lynae Ovinge, and I am happy to be the TTP lead while covering for Renata Labuschagne’s maternity leave. I have a M.Sc. degree studying treatments for Varroa mites and I spent 8 awesome years researching bee health and pollination with Dr. Shelley Hoover in Lethbridge. I began beekeeping on Jerry Poelman’s extraction line and moving hives into pollination, so I’m one of very few honeybee researchers who began their careers in commercial beekeeping. My husband and I have an Australian shepherd, three horses, and two kids - 5 and 1 ½ - who keep us busy and entertained!

Heather Anderson

Hello Alberta Beekeepers, my name is Nicole, and I am the full-time technician for the Tech Transfer Program. I started with the TTP in the summer of 2020 as a summer technician and loved it so much that I came back again the following summer! In 2022 after I graduated I was able to start a full-time position with the TTP covering Emily Olson’s maternity leave. I graduated from the University of Alberta with a BSc degree in Animal Health majoring in Food Animals. Prior to starting with the TTP, I had very little apiculture experience. However, over the past few summers I have learned so much through all the hands-on work and research that we do, and of course working alongside Renata Labuschagne. I always knew that I wanted to work with livestock, but I never expected that the livestock would be honey bees! I am very grateful that this opportunity fell into my lap as I have not only enjoyed learning and working with bees everyday, but I have also really enjoyed getting to know Alberta’s beekeepers and the industry they are so dedicated to. It has been a great experience being part of the TTP over the years and I am very excited to have yet another successful season!

Hi there, my name is Heather and I'm a student majoring in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology at the University of Alberta. I chose this field of study because I have always loved nature and aspired to be a botanist. Thus, I started my university career by taking all the botany courses available to fulfill my curiosities. Throughout my first two years, I became more interested in the complex relationships between plants and insects, causing me to take an entomology course. While I have always appreciated insects, I never realized I wanted to study them until I took an introductory entomology course where I became fascinated with pollinators and their connection to plants. Parasitic insects are also incredible with their unique and complex life cycles, often involving plants. Since I also have a deep love for art, I started to draw all things plants and insects, fueling my passion even more. To learn more, I wanted to find a job opportunity working with pollinators, especially honey bees, due to their presence and importance in agriculture. So, I found the Tech Transfer Program! This will be my second summer working for the Tech Transfer Program, learning everything I can about honey bees and their health!

TTP Summer Technician

Lynae Ovinge TTP Lead

Drew Walker TTP Summer Technician

Kayla deJong TTP Summer Technician

Hello Alberta bee lovers! This is my first year as an Apiculture Technician with the Alberta Beekeeper’s Tech Transfer Program. I became certified in Beekeeping and Integrated Pest Management in 2020 and am delighted to be putting the theory into practice this summer. Since graduating from the University of Alberta in 2017, I’ve visited 8 new countries and have enjoyed a diverse selection of seasonal jobs in that time. From being a heritage gardener to a blueberry picker; from a tractor driver to a lab technician on a hops farm; from a plant propagator to a poet (Confines of a Free Spirit, 2020), among others! I love to work in nature, with nature, and for nature. Most recently, I managed workshop programs and community relations for a local greenhouse group in the Edmonton area. I am passionate about regenerative agriculture, with a particular interest in native plants and sustainable systems. I strive to align my career with my personal values and welcome each learning opportunity along the way. Come September, I am delighted to be heading back to school to study Landscape Architecture at NAIT. I look forward to connecting with some local beekeepers over the summer – come say hi!

Hi, my name is Kayla, and I am one of this summer’s student technicians! I am in my third year of a BSc in Conservation Biology at the University of Alberta. I have always had an interest in insects and became especially fascinated by honey bees after taking my first entomology class. This is my first year with the Tech Transfer Program, but I have worked with honey bees for the past two years as an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Olav Rueppell’s lab at the University of Alberta. There I primarily focused on egg size and body size work, but also had the opportunity to help with a number of other projects, including ones focused on queen quality and queen behavior. When I am not in a bee suit, I enjoy reading, hiking and most outdoors activities. This summer, I am excited to continue to work with bees and to do so in a different, apiculture-oriented context. I am looking forward to learning more about bee health and the problems facing beekeepers and am excited to be involved with the TTP’s on-the-ground work!

This year we also have teams in southern and northern Alberta helping sample local beekeepers for the CHM program. In the south helping us out is Shelley Hoover’s team from the University of Lethbridge including Jeff Kearns, Leslie Holmes, and Jemma Todoschuk. In the north helping us out is Elena Battle from the National Bee Diagnostic Center. If you see any of them out in the field, feel free to say hi! We hope to see you around!

The Alberta Beekeepers Commission is pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 ABC Bursary.

Over the past five year’s, the ABC has contributed over $13,000 towards supporting the education and skills development of 14 Alberta individuals who are actively involved in beekeeping or pursuing a career in an area that impacts beekeeping.

Building on the Commission's commitment to supporting the advancement of the Alberta beekeeping industry, we’re pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 bursary fund, offering individuals in the beekeeping industry to opportunity to secure one of THREE $1000 bursaries.

The ABC Bursary is open to Alberta residents who are actively involved in beekeeping, intend to pursue a future in beekeeping or intend to pursue a career in an area that may impact beekeeping (e.g. pathology, research or agronomy).

Preference will be given to family members of ABC Eligible Producers and to those intending to pursue a career in commercial beekeeping or beekeeping research that has a direct benefit to industry.

Enter Your Alberta Honey and Hive Products in the 2023 Alberta Honey & Hive Contest and be in the Running to win Over $1000 in Cash Prizes!

The ABC has partnered with Farmfair International to bring you the 2023 Alberta Honey Show where a panel of experienced judges will determine the cream (and liquid and flavoured!) of the crop of honey and hive products being locally produced by Alberta beekeepers.

There are five classes of entry plus an overall ‘Best in Show’ class that includes $500 in prize money.

Classes of entry include:

• Liquid Honey

• Creamed Honey

• Flavoured Honey

• Hive Products – Personal Care: lip balm, body butter, etc.

• Hive Products – Innovation: bees wax wraps, fire starters, furniture polish etc.

For all the information on how to submit your entries, classes, criteria, and prize money, please visit www.albertabeekeepers.ca/2023-alberta-honey-hive-products-contest/ to view the 2023 Alberta Honey Show Fairbook.

2023 AGM, CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW

November 29 - December 1, 2023 | Edmonton, Alberta

Join us November 29 – December 1, 2023, for the annual ABC AGM Conference & Trade Show event, taking place at the Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton

The theme for this year’s conference is Building Back Beekeeping, and we are pleased to present an engaging line-up of speakers and presenters who will share their expertise and offer practical strategies to tackle some of the shared challenges beekeepers face across North America.

From the latest in honey bee health research, to sharing unique regional and international experiences and colony health management strategies, this year’s event aims to refresh your existing knowledge, and share potential alternative strategies to help you build back a stronger, healthier beekeeping operation

Sponsorship & Trade Show

Alberta is the largest honey producing province in Canada, and third largest honey producer in North America

Take this opportunity to engage with commercial beekeepers in Alberta in person and highlight your brand, products, and services through one of our trade show and sponsorship opportunities. Visit our website now to secure your spot!

SPEAKERS

Burris urris

Katie Lee University of Minnesota

Dr. Tauseef Ahmad Khan University of Toronto

Dr. Geoff Williams Auburn University

Anicet Desrochers Miels d'Anicet

Lynae Ovinge ABC Tech Transfer Program

Bee Imports 2023: Now That’s More Like it

By Kieran Brett, Bootprint Marketing, on behalf of ABC.

So far this year, imports of bee packages into Canada are running well ahead of pre-COVID levels. Importers are reporting record numbers and are still turning business away. Alberta Bee News asked a range of stakeholders about this high demand and what this says about the viability of Canadian beekeepers.

Official figures on volume of bee package imports for 2023 aren’t available yet, but the Canadian Honey Council’s Rod Scarlett has a back-of-the-envelope number he’s pretty comfortable with.

“My guesstimate is that importers will bring in 65,000 packages in 2023,” says Scarlett, “but demand might have been even more.”

The 65,000 figure is 15% higher than 2022’s imports of 56,737 and 7.5 times more than 2021’s 8,600 packages imported. In pre-COVID times, Scarlett reports, annual package imports were generally in the upper 40,000s.

The Canadian Honey Council plays a supportive role in the annual bee import season. While not an importer as such, the group is on deck in the event of issues relating to transportation, quarantines, permits, border services and more.

What are the factors behind 2023’s high-traffic bee import season? As Scarlett notes, overwintering losses are key but mere survival isn’t enough.

“A lot depends on the strength of colonies,” he says. “Of those surviving the winter, if they’re strong you can split them. If they’re weak, you can’t. Plus, it depends on the nature of the business. For pollination, for example, colonies need to be strong.”

In 2022, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Australia (70.9%) and New Zealand (22.6%) accounted for the lion’s share of bee package imports into Canada. In 2023,

newly or recently opened markets have made a mark. With Air Canada’s 787 aircraft now able to serve Chile (3,649 packages imported in 2022), the South American country can do more. With Italy and Ukraine also on board, Canadian importers and beekeepers have more options than in quite some time.

Even so, demand from Canadian beekeepers appears far higher than even 2023’s blockbuster numbers. Many beekeepers simply can’t get their hands on enough bees to keep their populations strong and healthy enough. What’s keeping them in the game? Ask Rod Scarlett.

DEMAND HIGH, AIRLINE LOGISTICS REMAIN AN ISSUE

For many years pre-COVID, Chris Bartel used to import 20,000 bee packages per year, routinely. He and his suppliers in New Zealand operated smoothly and efficiently, achieving a microscopic loss rate of 0.03%.

“We have seen strong honey prices and I don’t see those weakening in the near future,” he says. “In fact, for commercial operators across Canada, there’s a lot of optimism. The price of honey provides the opportunity for a golden year. We have seen major setbacks the past three years, but that opportunity is still there for 2023.”

In 2023, after a major drop-off in the COVID years, Bartel has equaled or surpassed the 20,000 mark.

“Beekeepers have had losses and they need bees,” says Regan. “Many people want to buy packages and can’t. At a certain point this spring, everyone had a waiting list for bees.”

COULD A TRADE DEAL SMOOTH BEE IMPORTS?

For the past three years, Ontario-based Niagara Beeway has been importing Carpathian queen bees from Ukraine.

He’s not pinning the supply-demand imbalance just on the airlines. Bartel wouldn’t mind if some of his package customers picked up the phone a bit earlier.

“Some customers want specific airlines and bees,” says Bartel. “It depends on when we get the order. If you want a certain producer and certain date, that might not be possible. If you call in the 3rd week of April, there’s nothing we can do. That said, most have been quite flexible.”

Back in the day, Bartel and his suppliers had their transportation game down tight. It’s more complicated now. In Europe, for example, climate change rules won’t allow airlines to use dry ice in transporting bees. Some airlines can be hit and miss on their commitment, expertise and customer service. Demand from Canadian beekeepers is huge. Supply from exporting countries is available. As Chris Bartel sees it, it’s the middle part that needs work.

“If we had airlines that could do the job rapidly and correctly, have the right knowledge and provide the right service, that’s what is needed,” he says. “It’s about routing and planning. The product is there – it’s a matter of getting reliable routes.”

IMPORTER SEES PACKAGES FROM AUSTRALIA UP SHARPLY

From where Martin Regan sits, the post-COVID recovery in bee package imports into Canada is complete. While he’s still working on a few late-arriving deals, the Manager of B.C.based importer Aussie Bees is looking at a record year for the trade.

Regan explains that his company’s 2021 imports were 50% higher than the dog days of COVID in 2020. From there, business grew by a further 20% in 2022. Then came 2023. “There has definitely been an increase of packages into Canada,” says Regan. “It could be double over last year. And we could have done even more.”

What’s behind this year’s big jump? For one thing, Air Canada approved the use of 787 aircraft for bees. A new supplier from New Zealand also entered the market.

Demand from Canadian beekeepers has been white hot, a sign that points to troubling levels of winterkill and other issues.

“These are mountain bees – they make early, fast broods,” says President George Scott. “They get here and they work quickly – they can get their work done in two months and you can be making splits in July. You can address overwintering losses very quickly and this is great for Canadian commercial producers.”

In 2023, Scott has imported some 2,000 Carpathian queens through LOT Polish Airlines. The demand coming to his door is for closer to 20,000 queens. Scott points to a large number of Ontario beekeepers who’ve either reduced production or shut their doors entirely in recent years.

“It’s great to get the queens in – but not easy,” says Scott. “The hassle and the cost are ridiculous. But we have to do this, so we do it.”

“We could have done more,” says Bartel, who operates Bartel Honey Farms near Oakbank, Manitoba. “We could do 10,000 to 20,000 more packages. There is demand over and above what’s available from airlines.”

Each year, Canadian importers deal with producer partnerships, regulations, airline requirements, border issues and more – all in an effort to get enough bees here in healthy condition. There’s a lot of improvisation and the rules of the road aren’t always clear.

Does it have to be this way? Scott believes – given the size and importance of this trade – that a long-term vision would help.

Says Scott: “I want the federal government to do more to secure a bee trade agreement with international partners.”

STRONG IMPORTS, BUT CONCERN ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY AT HOME

At the tail end of a busy bee import season, Mike Gordon has provided bees to his many hobby and commercial beekeeper customers.

“We were able to get more bees than last year and keep most people happy,” says Gordon, Manager of Dancing Bee Equipment in Dufresne, Manitoba. “You need a crystal ball in this business and we don’t have one. There are always people who want to order last minute.”

The company describes itself as Canada’s #1 beekeeping supplier. It does a brisk trade in bees, supplies, workshops and tours.

“We also have a commercial base that is much larger in volume terms,” says Gordon, “but serving hobby beekeepers is a higher margin business – that’s our bread and butter.”

He credits 2023’s high import traffic to strong demand from both hobby and commercial customers, plus new links to producers in Italy. Despite some issues with initial shipments, Gordon’s Italian suppliers could do more once the process is ironed out.

While the 2023 import season was a success, Gordon believes the Canadian beekeeping industry would ultimately be stronger by having less of it.

“Our biggest issue is, we send so much money abroad for imported bees,” he says. “We need to figure out how to keep more in Canada. We import queens but our local queens almost have better genetics. If we kept that money here, our industry could be more self-sustaining.”

THE DOWNSIDE OF HIGH DEMAND

In recent years, Mike Paradis has been among the more prominent importers of bee packages into Canada. Despite calling the 2023 season a success, he’s concerned about the implications of high demand from beekeepers.

“We have done about 12,000 packages this year,” says Paradis, a seventh-generation beekeeper who operates Paradis Honey near Girouxville, Alta. “That’s a good year but we only filled 50% of the orders we could have filled. The paperwork is still onerous but the flights are more regular.”

One of the biggest issues Paradis sees is timing. When Canadian beekeepers need bees in the spring, Australia and New Zealand are heading into winter. That’s not the best timing in his view but then again, these southern hemisphere suppliers know the business and can execute.

On a regulatory level, Paradis asks why adding some new markets takes much longer than adding other countries. He’d like to see a more consistent and predictable framework.

Strong import numbers, Paradis cautions, should not be a cause for celebrations. This means there are serious issues among Canadian beekeepers.

“We are doing more every year but when you have a good year importing bees that means losses in Canada are high,” he says. “Overwintering, long winters, short spring, cold wet spring, you name it. Heavy imports indicate that Canadian beekeepers are having problems.”

Oxytetracycline

Availability in Canada

Oxytetracycline availability in Canada had been limited but Vita Beehealth (Canada) has created a supply in 10kg pails and 400g tubs that will help meet commercial producer’s needs.

In addition, Vita BeeHealth has advised that VITA Oxytet 62.5 will be available in all buying groups that veterinarians use for purchases by the end of February. This means the 100g sachets, 400g tubs and 10kg pails will all be stocked.

The buying groups that cover all regions of Canada include:

• Western Drug Distribution Centre (WDDC) - primarily BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

• Veterinary Purchasing (VP) - for Ontario, small areas west as well as some areas of Quebec and the Maritime provinces.

• CDMV - Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime provinces.

As Oxytet 62.5 is available by prescription only, please contact your local veterinarians to establish a veterinary client/patient relationship (VCPR) to arrange any required supply.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr Dave Harris at any time by email or cell at canada@vita-eruope.com or 780-676-0239.

Membership Fees

Support the mission & work of the CBF: $100

Non-voting membership: $500

Voting membership with eligibility to serve as director: $2500

The Canadian Beekeepers Federation is a producer driven advocacy organization representing the interests of our members on national and international policies, programs and issues impacting the competitiveness of the Canadian commercial beekeeping industry.

Questions? Contact Bryan Ash 204-548-2036 ext 2221

For all membership & payment information, please visit:

www.canadianbeekeepers.ca/membership

HONEY DRUM DESIGN CHALLENGE

By Alberta Beekeepers Commission

Drum roll for all Alberta creative designers out there looking for a unique design challenge that will allow them to showcase their creative range and expertise on a sweet new medium...

We're looking for Alberta's Next Top Honey Drum Designer!

The Alberta Beekeepers Commission is excited to launch a brand-new creative design challenge where the winning designer will have their unique design wrapped around a drum of pure, local, Alberta honey - PLUS win an awesome prize pack valued at over $300!

Not only will you have your design and branding featured on a drum full of one of Alberta’s sweetest commodities, but the drum will then be auctioned off at our annual beekeeping event where all the funds raised will go towards supporting honey bee health and the sustainability of the Alberta beekeeping industry.

Designs can include any elements of the beekeeping/ honey industry (examples include bees, beekeepers, hives, honey, forage, flowers, pollination etc.)

Who will win the title of Alberta’s Next Top Honey Drum Designer? Get designing now and it could be you!

For all the details on the creative brief and to submit your designs, please visit:

www.albertabeekeepers.ca/honey-drum-design-challenge/

Recipe of the Month

Honey Glazed Donuts

Recipe from Beemaid Honey https://www.beemaid.com/recipes/bakedgoods/honey-glazed-donuts/

Ingredients

For Donuts:

• 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 ½ Tbsp. water

• 1 cup milk

• 5 ½ Tbsp.sugar

• 2 tsp.direct instant yeast

• ½ tsp.salt

• 2 tsp.baking powder

• ½ cup eggs

• cup shortening

For Honey Glaze:

• 3 ½ Tbsp. + 2 tsp.BeeMaid honey, divided

• ½ tsp.salt

• cupwater

• tsp.Agar Agar

Instructions

For donuts:

Scald milk and allow to cool. Divide flour in half. Place half of flour and all of the sugar, salt, yeast, eggs, water and milk in the bowl of stand mixer. Mix the ingredients together with the paddle attachment. Mix on speed 1 for 2 minutes. Stop the mixer and add the second half of the flour and the baking powder. Mix on speed 1 for 2 minutes. Mix on speed 2 for 30 seconds. Stop the mixer and add the shortening in chunks. Mix on speed 2 for 3 minutes. Spray a kitchen bowl with nonstick strap. Scrape the dough into the bowl, then fold the dough onto itself. Cover the top with a towel and allow to proof at room temperature for about an hour, or when you see the dough double in size. Turn out the dough on an evenly, heavily floured table. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Roll out the dough to 1/2 inch height, and using a donut cutter, cut rounds. Roll up dough scraps, place back into bowl allowing to rest for 30 minutes in a warm spot. Roll out again, cut shapes, place the donuts on the screen. Repeat once more if there are any remaining scraps. Allow dough to proof for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until it doubles in size. Preheat oil to 370 F. Fry donuts about 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Drain; allow to cool slightly. dip the donuts in Honey Glaze. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

For the Honey Glaze:

Combine 3 1/2 T honey, water and agar in a small saucepan. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer for 1 minute or until agar has dissolved. Combine remaining ingredients into a mixing bowl. Add liquid mixture to mixing bowl gradually. Beat with paddle until glaze is smooth

Classifieds EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

MIGHTY PEACE HONEY Requires one Apiary Supervisor, NOC 8252, for full time (40+ hrs/ wk, $20-$24/hr depending on experience) year-round employment starting in March 2023. Must have a minimum of 5 seasons working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial operation. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner, coordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls; supervise extracting lines; supervise small to medium teams of workers; drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintain vehicles; operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts & pumps and extracting equipment); conduct bee yard maintenance; keep field and/or production records; Accommodation available. We are located at 833071 RR231 Grimshaw, AB Canada. Please contact Mighty Peace Honey PO Box 1759 Grimshaw, AB Canada T0H 1W0. Rob 780 332 4862 or Fax 780 332 4822 or email mightypeacehoney@gmail.com

MIGHTY PEACE HONEY Requires Six Apiary Technicians, NOC 8431, for full time (40+ hrs/ wk) employment ($15.65 - $20/hr depending on experience) February thru October 2023. Must have a minimum of 2 seasons working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial operation. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner, coordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls; harvest & package honey & beeswax; supervise small teams of workers; drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintain vehicles; operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts & pumps); conduct bee yard maintenance; keep some field and/or production records; Accommodation available. We are located at 833071 RR231 Grimshaw, AB Canada. Please contact Mighty Peace Honey PO Box 1759 Grimshaw, AB Canada T0H 1W0. Rob 780 332 4862 or Fax 780 332 4822 or email andrewdicksonbeekeeper@gmail.com

SWEETHEART POLLINATORS/JANEIL ENT INC

7km SW of Eatonia. Sask has the following positions available for the 2023 season: 7 Technician/Workers, Noc 8431 with a minimum of 2 years work in a Canadian Apiary. Full time seasonal employment from March, 2023 to October 2023. Wage starting from 17.00 to 20.00 (depending on experience with a possible bonus) 40 plus hrs/wk . Duties will include: caring for honeybee colonies, moving bees into and out

of pollination fiel_ds, monitoring and controlling bee health, keeping all required records, honey harvesting and extraction, construction of new bee equipment and maintain and repair equipment. Driving of vehicles, operate and maintain other apiary equipment. Some evening and weekend work required. Applicants must be in good physical condition (able to lift up to 70 lbs). A valid drivers license is required. Staff accommodations may be available. 7 apiary workers. Experience an asset but will be trained. Wage starting at 15.65- 17.00 per hour with a possible bonus (40 plus hrs/wk). Full time seasonal employment from April 2023 to sept 2023. Duties: caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner, assisting Technicians with bees and equipment, harvesting and extracting honey, repairing and building new bee equipment. Must be able to work in a team environment. Ability to speak English an asset. Physical fit and able to lift up to 70 lbs. Staff accommodations may be available. Please contact Sweetheart Pollinators/Janeil Ent Inc PO Box 155, Eatonia, Sask. SOL 0Y0 (306)463-8864 or Email to: sweetheart.pollinators@sasktel.net

GOLDEN EARS APIARIES INC in Mission, BC, is seeking 11 Apiary Supervisors at $15.21/hr, starting Feb 1,2023 until Oct. 31/2023, working 40+ hrs/week. Apiary Supervisors must have a minimum of 3 seasons working full time (40+hr/ wk) in a Canadian style commercial beekeeping operation, and must have a good understanding of honeybee management and have the ability to independently assess hive health and make decisions regarding individual hive management. All positions do require some evening, night and weekend work. All applicants should be able to work in a team environment. English is an asset as well as a valid driving license. Work will be in southern BC ( Fraser Valley) Contact Carolyn Shipley at jmcshipley@shaw.ca.

POELMAN APIARIES LTD.located near Fort Macleod, AB (102007A Range Rd 254) has the following positions available for the 2023 season: 7 FARM SUPERVISORS (SKILLED WORKER, NOC 8252) with a minimum of 5 years(seasons) experience working at a Canadian apiary. Employment needed from March through October 2023; wage starting at $17.50 + (depending on exp. with possible bonus) (40 + hrs/week). Duties will include: caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/controls; harvest and fill honey barrels and containers;

supervise small teams of workers; driving of vehicles; operate and maintain other apiary equipment; conduct bee yard maintenance.

16 APIARY TECHNICIAN (LOW SKILL WORKER, NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1-2 years experience. Employment needed from April through November 2023; wage starting at $15.65- $17.50 (depending on exp. with a possible bonus) (40 + hrs/week).

Duties will include: caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; assisting Technicians with bees and equipment; assisting with harvesting honey; assisting with the bee yard and equipment maintenance.

6 GENERAL FARM WORKER, APIARY LABOURERS (LOW SKILL WORKER, NOC 8431) experience is an asset but will be trained. Employment needed for April through November 2023; wage starting at $16.52 per/ hour (with possible bonus) (40 + hrs/week).

Duties will include: Supering and harvesting honey, cleaning honey extraction and storage equipment, barrel moving prep, filling and storage, manufacture and assemble and maintain hive equipment, and bee yard maintenance. All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. Housing is available. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honeybees. All positions may require some evening, night & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. Email resumes to pollenpal@gmail.com attention Poelman Apiaries or fax to 403-687-2410 or mail to Box 1887 Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0.

TEGART APIARIES is seeking 3 APIAIRY WORKERS with min 2+ years experience at a Canadian Commercial apiary operation. (at $15.65 - $16.40 hr with possible bonus) for July 10, 2023 to November 15, 2023. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team. Successful applicants must be accustomed to working with honey bees & have a good understanding of colony management, bee equipment maintenance & honey extracting/ beeswax processing. Apiary workers can expect on average 45+ hrs/week. Accom. available. Some evening & night work will be required. Main work location is Tegart Apiaries Honey Farms is located 2.5 miles from Fairview, Alberta (30024 TWP RD 820). Position may require travel to Harrison Mills, B. C. for spring and fall hive work (small travel allowance and accommodations provided) For more details or to apply, contact Dan Tegart directly at 780 835 2115 or tegarthoney@ telus.net; PO Box 904, Fairview, AB T0H 1L0

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MCW APIARIES has two positions available for Apiary Technician (NOC8431) starting February 1st to October 31st 2023. Must have at least three years of commercial beekeeping experience with wage staring at $18/hr, accommodation available if required, must have a valid driver's license. Hours are 45 hours per week with some weekends and evenings. Duties include doing and overseeing such tasks as feeding, medicating, spring brood management, queen rearing, making nucs, honey harvesting and moving hives. Contact Mike by fax at 780 624 9408 or mcwap@abnorth.com. We are located at 84172 Range Rd 204 East of Peace River near the hamlet of St Isidore.

MCW APIARIES has two positions available for Apiary Workers (NOC 8431), starting February 1st to October 31st, 2023. Must have at least one year of experience and a valid driver's license. Accommodation available if required. Wages starting at $15.65/hr with some evening and weekend work. Hours are 45 hours per week with some evening and weekends, the job involves doing such tasks as feeding, edicating, honey harvesting and moving hives. Contact Mike by fax at 780 624 9408 or mcwap@abnorth. com. We are located at 84172 Range Rd 204. East of Peace River near the hamlet of St Isidore.

TEES BEES INC. requires: Three APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 2-3 years (seasons) experience working on a Canadian style commercial apiary in the min. capacity of Apiary Worker or General Farm Worker with employment March thru October 2023 ($15.65$19/ hr depending on exp. with possible bonus) (40+ hrs/wk); Duties include: caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls; harvest and fill honey barrels and containers; supervise small teams of workers; driving and daily maintenance of vehicles; operate and maintain other apiary equipment; conduct bee yard maintenance; keep some field production records. A motor vehicle operator's licence with no serious infractions, recognized by the Province of Alberta and major insurance companies is required. Nine APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year (season) experience and with employment March thru October 2023 ($15.65 - $17/ hr depending on exp. with possible bonus) (40+ hrs/wk); Duties include caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; assisting Technicians with bees and equipment; assisting with harvesting honey; assisting with

the bee yard and equipment maintenance. All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honey bees. All positions may require some evening, night & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. Ability to speak English is an asset. Contact Jeremy Olthof at 23318-Hwy 50, Tees, AB; mail to RR1, Tees, AB T0C 2N0; or email at teesbeesinc@gmail.com

SWAN APIARIES are seeking workers for the 2023 season, February 20- October 31 2023, 12 Apiary workers (NOC 8431) and 2 Apiary Technicians(NOC 8253) in the Westlock area. Applicants for apiary worker must have a minimum 1 year (season) working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial apiary operation as an Apiary Worker. The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from mid February to mid October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations under the supervision of an Apiary Technician. The rate of pay is $15.65 - $16/hr (depending on experience) for apiary worker. Applicants for Apiary Technicians (NOC 8253) must have a minimum of 3 years experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary ($17 - $19/hr depending on experience). The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from mid

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15-46-27-W4 near Falun, AB) requires: Ten APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 2 years (seasons) experience working on a Canadian style commercial apiary with employment March thru December 2023 $15.65 - $18/hr to start depending on experience (40+ hrs/wk); Duties include: caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment; recognising, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls; harvest and fill honey barrels and containers; supervise small teams of workers; driving and daily maintenance of vehicles; operate and maintain other apiary equipment; conduct bee yard maintenance; keep some field production records. A motor vehicle operator's licence with no serious infractions, recognised by the Province of Alberta and major insurance companies is an asset. . All wages are negotiable

of honey bees. All positions may require some evening, night & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. Ability to speak English is an asset. Contact Ryan Olthof in person at the farm to apply.

BUSY BEE FARM LTD. near Hay Lakes, Alberta, requires Four Apiary Labourers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year experience in commercial beekeeping, wages ranging from $15.65 - $17.50/hour; Also required is Fifteen Apiary Technicians (NOC 8431) with a minimum of three years of experience in Canadian commercial beekeeping, wages ranging from $17.50 - $23.50/hour. All positions are fulltime (45+ hours/week) for the February 1st – October 31st, 2023 season and involve the work and care of honeybees for honey production and pollination services. All applicants should be physically fit and able to perform work in a team environment. Having a valid driver’s license and

experience. On-Farm accommodations are available. Applications can be emailed to Mike deJong at busybee@telus.net Busy Bee Farm Ltd, 48549 Range Road 224, Hay Lakes, Alberta T0B 1W0

PALA’S VITAMIN HONEY FARM  in Wembley, AB for the 2023 season is seeking 4 positions for Apiary Technician (NOC 8431), $16.00.$22.00/hr with 2 years experience minimum, in a commercial Apiary. Wages depend on experience. Major duties: knowledge of hive management, disease diagnoses and prevention, weekend work and evenings. Also require 4 positions for an Apiary Worker (NOC 8431), $15.65 - $18.50/hr experience required. Major duties include assisting Apiary Technician with all duties working with bees. Some weekend and evening work if needed. Physically demanding work (40 hours + a week). Both positions start February 1-November 15, 2023. Staff accomm available. Contact Dan

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February to mid October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations with the assistance of the Apiary Workers. The ability to operate and maintain equipment utilized in the beekeeping industry and keep accurate records for monitoring hive health is essential to the position. The positions are full time and may require evening and weekend work(45hrs+/wk) . Applicants must be in good physical condition as it is physically demanding work. Staff accommodations available. A valid driver’s licence will be considered an asset. Apply with resume to Hendrik Greidanus at Swan Apiaries, 520 4ST SW High River, T1V 1B6 or fax resume to 403-652-7683

GREIDANUS HONEY MILL

We require 5 Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary to work in Northern Saskatchewan ($15.65/hr) in 2023. The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from early March to late October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations under the supervision of an Apiary Technician. A motor vehicle Operator’s license that is recognized by the province of Alberta and major insurance companies and the ability to speak English are considered assets. Staff accommodations are available in Northern Saskatchewan. Production bonus may apply. We are seeking workers for the 2023 beekeeping season near High River, AB. All positions will be available on a seasonal basis. Production bonus may apply. All applicants must be physically fit and willing to work in a team environment. Staff accommodations are available.

We require 4 Apiary Technicians (NOC 8253) with a minimum of 3 years experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary ($17-$19/hr depending on experience). The position is full time (40+ hrs/ week) from mid February to mid October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations with the assistance of the Apiary Workers. The ability to operate and maintain equipment utilized in the beekeeping industry and keep accurate records for monitoring hive health is essential to the position. A motor vehicle Operator’s license that is recognized by the province of Alberta and major insurance companies is required for these positions. The ability to speak & write in English are assets. We require 4 Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary ($15.65 - $16.50/hr depending on experience). The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from mid February to mid October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations under the supervision of an Apiary Technician. A motor vehicle Operator’s license that is recognized by the province of Alberta and major insurance companies and the ability to speak English are considered assets. We require

4 Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary ($15.65/hr). The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from late March to late October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations under the supervision of an Apiary Technician. A motor vehicle Operator’s license that is recognized by the province of Alberta and major insurance companies and the ability to speak English are considered assets. We require 10 Apiary Labourers (NOC 8431 - $15.65/hr) with a minimum of 1 year experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary. The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from beginning of June to late Oct. Major duties involve all aspects of harvesting honey and processing beeswax. The ability to speak English is considered an asset. Apply with resume to Grace Strom at The Greidanus Honey Mill, Box 5504, High River, AB T1V 1M6 or fax resume to 403-652-7683

GREIDANUS HONEY-BEE FARM in Stettler, Alberta is accepting applications for the 2023 season on a seasonal full-time basis. The following positions need to be filled:

4 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) Full time employment (40+ hrs/week) $17-$18.50/hr depending on experience. Must have minimum 2 years of experience working full time on a commercial honeybee farm. Duties include: woodwork (building bee related equipment), caring for bees in an appropriate manner, coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment;recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatments/controls. Moving hives as required;harvest, extract and package honey, lead small teams of workers, drive and maintain vehicles, operate and maintain other beerelated equipment such as forklifts, conduct bee yard maintenance, general cleaning of working/production areas. Must have avalid driver's license. These positions are from March 15, 2023 thru October 31, 2023.2 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) Full time (40+ hrs/ week) $15.75 -18/hr depending on experience. Minimum 1 year experience. Duties include: woodwork (building bee related equipment), caring for bees in an appropriate manner, assisting technicians with bees and equipment, assisting with moving bees, assisting with honey harvest, extraction and packaging, assisting with bee yard and equipment maintenance, cleaning of working/production areas. These positions are from April 15, 2023 thru October 31,2023.

2 CASUAL FARM LABOURERS starting @ $16.00 / hr. Duties include: working with cattle, honey bees, farm organization/production, operating farm equipment, and general maintenance of the farm and equipment. These positions are from June 1,2023 thru October 31, 2023. All wages are negotiable based on experience and

productivity. All positions may require some night and weekend work. All applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees, be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. On farm housing is available. Resumes: rongreidanus@gmail.com or via mail to: Greidanus Honey Bee Farm c/o 1005271 Alberta LTD, Box 1581, Stettler, Alberta, T0C 2L0

MOUNTAINVIEW HONEY near Cayley, Alberta is seeking interested applicants for 4 positions as Apiary Technician NOC 8431 (40+ hrs/wk) seasonal employment. The applicant must have a minimum of 2 years (seasons) experience working in a Canadian style commercial apiary environment with a minimum of 3 years as an Apiary Technician. Wages will be set by the NOC guidelines approx. $15.65 - $16 per hour, depending on experience. Possible bonus may also apply. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies, moving beehives into an out of canola pollination fields, monitoring and controlling bee health issues, honey harvesting and extraction, construction of new beehive equipment, all duties associated with a Canadian style commercial apiary. Preference will be given to applicants that have a valid drivers licence recognised by the province of Alberta. Ability to drive a lift truck is an asset. Ability to speak English is an asset, must be physically fit, & be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment. Staff accommodations available. Please fax, mail, or email your resume to Mountainview Honey, Attn: Terry Greidanus, at Box 126 Cayley, AB, T0L 0P0. or jobs@ mountainviewhoney.com

GULL LAKE HONEY COMPANY

in Lacombe County (41113 Rg Rd 282 - 18 Kms west of Lacombe, AB) is looking for (1) Supervisor ($18-$22/hr + possible bonuses - NOC 8253) for employment March – October 2023. Accommodations are provided. The position is full time, 44+ hrs per week. Some weekend and night work may be required. The Supervisor must have 3+ years working in a Canadian commercial apiary working as a supervisor. Duties include but are not limited to: Supervise and train other workers in caring for, splitting and managing honey bee colonies, monitoring and controlling colony health, moving bee colonies to new bee yards, woodwork for new and repairing of bee equipment, honey harvesting and extraction, and winter preparation and wrapping. Canadian Drivers licence is required. We are also hiring (3) Apiary Technicians ($17-$20/hr + possible bonuses - NOC 8431) for employment March –October 2023. Accommodations are provided. The positions are full time, 44+ hrs per week. Some weekend and night work may be required. The workers must have 1+ years working in a Canadian commercial apiary. Duties include but

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are not limited to: Assisting with care, splitting and managing honey bee colonies, monitoring and controlling colony health, woodwork for new and repairing of bee equipment, honey harvesting and extraction, and winter preparation and wrapping. We are also hiring (3) General Farm Workers ($15.75-$17/hr + possible bonuses) for employment March – October 2023. Accommodations are provided. The positions are full time, 44+ hrs per week. Some weekend and night work may be required. Duties include but are not limited to: Assisting with care, splitting and managing honey bee colonies, woodwork for new and repairing of bee equipment, honey harvesting and extraction, and winter preparation and wrapping. Please contact: gulllakehoney@ gmail.com or 780.916.2263.

CHRISTENSEN BEE RANCH LTD. located in Mallaig Alberta is seeking two Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year of commercial beekeeping experience. The positions are full time seasonal work from April to October. Wages for this position are between $16.52 and $19 per hour depending on experience. Duties include assisting with spring, summer and fall beehive management, moving hives, harvesting and extracting honey, driving and maintaining trucks, forklifts, pumps, leaf blowers and chain saws. All applicants must be in good physical condition, be able to work in a team environment and have a valid driver’s licence. Contact Paul Christensen by email at christensenbeeranch@gmail.com

PARADIS VALLEY HONEY LTD Apiary in Watino, AB (NE-34-77-24-W5); requires the following for the 2023 season. 6-Apiary Technicians (NOC8431) $15.65/hr. Apiary technician applicants must have a minimum 3 years experience with commercial beekeeping and are expected to work effectively unsupervised. Experience driving trucks and a clean driving record are assets. These 6 positions are seasonal/full-time positions from Feb 1, 2023 to Nov 1, 2023 with 40-50 hours per week. Hours of work are dependent on weather conditions. No formal education is needed for. Successful candidates will take part in the break-down and re-building of live bee colonies, honey harvest, honey extraction, collection of bee pollen and seasonal feeding of hives. On-site farm housing is available. Interested applicants can apply my emailing resumes to info@paradisvalleyhoney.com

LYNES APIARIES LTD. (61118 Range Road 251) has 7 positions available for Apiary Technicians (NOC 8431). Applicants must have two years of Apiary technician experience. The rate of pay is $15.65-$18.00/hr., depending on experience. Applicants must be able to work in the presence

of bees and will assist with colony management and honey extraction and processing. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies and coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment. Also: recognizing, reporting, monitoring and controlling hive health issues. These positions are available from March to October 2023 (45+ hours per week). All positions may require some evening and weekend work. A valid driver's license may be required. Applicants must be physically fit and willing to work in a team environment. Staff accommodations will be provided. Apply with a resume to Daryl or Sharon Lynes, Lynes Apiaries Ltd., P.O. Box 272, Clyde, Alberta T0G 0P0. Email: sdlynes@hotmail.com

LYNES APIARIES LTD. (61118 Range Road 251) has 10 positions available for Apiary Workers (NOC 8431). Applicants must have a minimum 1 year apiary work experience. The rate of pay is $15.65 - $ 16.00/hr. depending on experience. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees. Duties include: assisting Technicians with bees and equipment, harvesting honey and extracting. Also: bee yard and equipment maintenance. These positions are available from July to September 2023 (45+ hours per week). All positions may require some evening and weekend work. A valid driver's license may be required. Applicants must be physically fit and willing to work in a team environment. Staff accommodations will be provided. Apply with a resume to Daryl or Sharon Lynes, Lynes Apiaries Ltd., P.O. Box 272, Clyde, Alberta T0G 0P0. Email: sdlynes@hotmail.com

YUAN ENTERPRISES is seeking for one Apiary Technician (from April 15 to November 30, 2023) and one Apiary worker (from June 15 to September 15, 2023) in Peace River, AB. Applicants must be in good physical condition and do all beekeeping management. Wages from $15.65/hr, depending on experience. Email canadian.prairie.honey@gmail.com or Box 7554, Peace River, AB, T8S 1T2

DEJONG’S HONEY FARM BROOKS, AB requires four general farm workers (NOC 8431) from March 20, 2023 to November 1, 2023. $16/hr. 30 to 60 hours a week. Must be willing to do some weekend work. Three years beekeeping experience a necessity. Specific skills include apiary work, queen management, harvesting honey, assemble, maintain, and clean supers and frames, and work around bees. Work is fast paced, repetitive, and physically demanding. Must be a team player, able to operate a lift truck, and automatic honey extractor. Valid drivers license is an asset. Located in isolated rural area. WCB coverage is provided. Worker accommodation is available.

Location is #9 Hajash 190012 RR 142. Fax resume to 1-403-362-6506, call 1-403-501-4226 or email dejongshoney@gmail.com

MOUNTAINVIEW HONEY near Cayley, Alberta is seeking interested applicants for 3 positions as Apiary Supervisor NOC 8252 (40+ hrs/ wk) seasonal employment. The applicant must have a minimum of 5 years (seasons) experience working in a Canadian style commercial apiary environment with a minimum of 3 years as an Apiary Technician. Wages will be set by the NOC guidelines approx. $15.65 - $19.00 per hour, depending on experience. Possible bonus may also apply. Duties will include Supervising and working with Apiary technicians, caring for honeybee colonies, moving beehives into an out of canola pollination fields, monitoring and controlling bee health issues, honey harvesting and extraction, construction of new beehive equipment, all duties associated with a Canadian style commercial Apiary. Must be able to drive a lift truck. The applicant must have a valid drivers licence recognised by the province of Alberta. Ability to speak English is an asset, must be physically fit, & be prepared to work in a fastpaced team environment. Staff accommodations available. Please fax, mail, or email you resume to Mountainview Honey, Attn: Terry Greidanus, at Box 126 Cayley, AB, T0L 0P0. or jobs@ mountainviewhoney.com

GREIDANUS FARMS INC.at Granum, AB requires 17 general farm workers (NOC 8431) from March 9, 2023 to November 9, 2023. $16.52/ hr. 30 to 72 hours a week. Possible bonus. Must be willing to do some weekend work. Three years beekeeping experience a necessity. Specific skills include apiary work, queen management, harvesting honey, preparing honey for market, assemble, maintain, and clean supers and frames, and work around bees. Work is fast paced, repetitive, and physically demanding. Must be a team player, able to operate a lift truck and automatic honey extractor. Valid drivers license is an asset. Located in isolated rural area. WCB coverage provided. Worker accommodation is available. Fax resume to 403-687-2375 or e-mail ggreidanus@hotmail.com.

GREIDANUS APIARIES in Sturgeon County, Alberta for the 2023 season from March to November. Requiring four (4) Apiary Labourers, six (6) Apiary Workers and six (6) Apiary Technicians. Seeking four (4) Apiary Labourers at $16.00/hr for seasonal/full time position. (54.00 hrs/wk) As Apiary Labourer you are required in all manual labour of the Apiary as directed. Main duties involve all aspects of harvesting honey and processing beeswax. Apiary Labourer must have a minimum of one year of experience.

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Seeking six (6) Apiary Workers at $17.00/hr for seasonal/full time position. (54.00 hrs/ wk) As Apiary Worker you are required to assist management and apiary technician with beehive maintenance, this involves cleaning, checking, treating and feeding colonies, honey harvesting and extracting. Apiary Worker must have a minimum of one year of experience. Seeking six (6) Apiary Technicians at $18.00/hr for seasonal/full time position. (54.00 hrs/wk)

As Apiary Technician you are required to work with, supervise and instruct other employees. Other requirements include maintaining field records, monitoring and reporting to management. Apiary Technicians must have a minimum of two years of experience. Accomm for all positions are provided. Bonuses apply. Email grapiaries@gmail.com. Greidanus Apiaries Ltd. 56107 Range Road 245, Sturgeon County, AB, T8R 0M1.

WESTLOCK HONEY PRODUCERS INC.

Located at 59332 RR15 Westlock County is seeking applicants for the following positions available in the 2023 season: 4 Apiary Technicians (NOC 8431). $15.65 - $21/hr depending on experience. Full time 45+ hrs per week Feb thru Oct 2023. Applicants must have a minimum 2-3 seasons experience working in a Canadian commercial apiary. Duties include spring, summer and fall management of bee colonies, bee health monitoring, hive feeding, honey harvesting, operating /maintaining apiary equipment and coordinating some workers. Two apiary workers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year (season) experience and with full time employmentApril thru September 2023. ($15.65 - $18 /hr depending on experience) Duties include assisting technicians with bees and equipment, honey harvesting and equipment maintenance. A valid drivers license may be required for some of the positions. All applicants must be in good physical condition, ability to speak English is an asset. Must be able to work with bees in a fast paced team environment. Email westlockhoney@ gmail.com or mail to Westlock Honey Producers RR1 Busby, AB T0G 0H0

KIWI BRIAN’S HONEY near Coaldale AB, (94056 H845), is seeking employees for the 2023 season. Apiary Technicians: 8431 (4 positions; starting at $16.50 -$21.00/hr.) and Apiary Workers NOC: 8431 (15 positions; starting at $16 - 18.50/hr.) and Farm Laborers (3 Positions; starting at $15.75-16.00/hr.) needed full time (45+ hrs./wk.) as early as February 1, 2023, up until November 16, 2023, weather depending. Some evening, night and weekend work will be required. Accommodations are available if required. All applicants must

be willing to work with both leafcutter and honeybees, be in good physical condition, and work in a team environment. Having a valid Alberta driver’s license and the ability to speak English will be considered an asset. All applicants must be able to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain health and safety of self and others.

Apiary Technicians must have a minimum of 3 seasons of full-time experience in a commercial apiary, have the ability to supervise/train staff, have knowledge in commercial hive management for pollination, honey production, queen rearing and disease diagnosis. Must be able to oversee and maintain hive equipment, bee yard and storage facilities.

Apiary Workers must have a minimum of 1 season full time experience in a commercial apiary, and have knowledge to assist technicians with hive management, building and repairing bee equipment, placement/pickup of pollination equipment, and honey harvest /extraction/processing. Must be able to maintain hive equipment, bee yard and storage facilities.

Apiary Laborers do not require any experience but must be committed to working with bees, be in good physical condition and can work in hot, sweaty, fast paced environment. All wages are negotiable based on knowledge /experience/skill set. Personal Protection Equipment benefit is provided to all staff. Bonuses may be available. Please email resumes to kiwijobs@witdouckfarms.com Drop off resumes at 94056 Highway 845 Coaldale AB

HICKS HONEY FARMS LTD. Near McLennan, AB 77405 RR 193A is seeking for the 2023 season, 8 Apiary technicians, NOC 8431. Applicants should have between 3-5 years experience working in a Canadian style commercial beekeeping operation. Duties include, helping to feed, treat, split, and monitor springbuild up. Also responsible for helping to prepare hives for harvest, including, adding supers, monitoring hives, and setting up bee locations. Once harvest begins, applicants should be able to run a crew pulling honey, picking up honey, or extracting. Applicants will be required to help, feed, treat and prepare bees for winter in the fall. Work begins February 18, 2023 and goes until November 5, 2023. Also seeking 9 Apiary workers NOC 8431. These workers should have 1 year experience working in a Canadian style commercial operation. Wages will be between $16.50 - $18 depending on experience and efficiency. These applicants will be expected to help technicians with all duties related to beekeeping, including, spring preparation, feeding, treating, harvest preparation, extracting, and fall feeding and winter preparation. All

jobs may have weekend and evening work. Accomodations available. There may be some spring and fall work in the Similkameen valley in B.C. Apply to hicksry82@gmail.com or mail to Hicks Honey Farms Ltd., box 181, McLennan, AB T0H 2L0

LALLIER APIARIES Located at 56226 Range road 64 Sangudo, AB is in need of one (1) apiary worker (low skill worker) for the 2023 season; wage $16/hr. The position is full time (40+ hrs/ wk depends on the weather). The season willstart on March 2023 until October 2023. TheApiary Worker will assist the Apiary Technician with beehive maintenance this involves unwrapping, cleaning, treating, make new hives(splits), honey harvesting & extracting, feeding and wrapping in the fall. Applicant may send a resume to extremehaulinginc@gmail.com.

PARADIS HONEY LTD. PARADIS HONEY LTD. 5023-50 St & SW4-78-23-W5 Girouxville, AB Requires 1 FARM SUPERVISOR NOC 8252 for fulltime (40+ hrs/wk) year round employment ($16.00 - $20.00/hr - bonuses possible) depending on experience. Applicant must have a minimum of 5 yrs (seasons) in a Canadian commercial apiary. Duties include assist management in bee colony management & harvest crop. Recognize, report, monitor hive health issues. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. English an asset.Valid driver’s license an asset. 4 APIARY TECHNICIANS NOC 8431 $16.25 - $19/hr (bonuses possible) depending on experience for full time (40+ hrs/wk) from Feb to Nov, 2023. Must have a minimum of 4+ yrs experience working with bees in a Canadian style commercial apiary. Some technicians may be required to spend 3-4 months out of province to BC (March-June) as bees may be moved to BC for spring pollination services and return to AB mid-June. Room and board will be provided for employees working in BC. Must be able to travel out of province. Duties include assist management in bee colony management & harvest crop. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. English an asset. Valid driver’s license an asset. APIARY TECHNICIANS – NOC 8431 (8 positions) ($15.65 - $17.00/hr with possible bonus) for full time (40+ hrs/wk) from Feb to Nov, 2023. Must have a minimum of 1+ yrs experience working with bees in a Canadian style commercial apiary. Applicants must be able to work in presence of honeybees (Apiary work) & will assist with colony management & harvest crop. Some technicians may be required to spend 3-4 months out of province to BC (March-June) as bees may be moved to BC for spring pollination services and return to AB mid-June. Room and board will be provided for employees working in BC. Must be able to travel out of province. English an asset. No skills, experience or education required. All positions

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may require some evening, night and weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and have the ability to handle heavy loads, bending, crouching, kneeling. Accomm available. Rural area. Apply: info@paradishoney. com or mail to Paradis Honey Ltd, c/o Lise Paradis Box 99, Girouxville, AB T0H 1S0.

SEVERSON HONEY FARM at 48143 Range Rd

204 Camrose, AB is seeking for the 2023 season from Feb – Nov 1: 8 apiary workers (NOC8431) with a min of 1-year experience, wages starting at $16.52/hr & 7 Apiary Technicians (NOC8431) with a min of 2-3 years experience, wage starting at $16.50/hr. These positions are fulltime 40+ hrs/ week & may req. some evening,night, weekend work. Work involves care of honey bees for honey production & pollination services. All applicants must be physically fit &be able to perform work in a team environment. On farm accomm are avail. Wages are negotiable depending on experience. Please send resume to Russell at rads@netkaster.ca Cell 780-608-0076.

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Technician NOC 8431 (6 seasonal positions available, January to November 2023) - $17.75/ hour plus bonus for superior work. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies; recognizing and monitoring hive issues; supervising 2-4 Apiary Workers; harvesting, extracting and packaging honey, beeswax and pollen; using power tools; and maintaining field and/or production records, including using an online app. Three years’ experience required in a Canadian-style commercial apiary. Apiary Worker NOC 8431 (8 seasonal positions available, February to October 2023) - $16.15/hour plus bonus for superior work. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies; harvesting honey, pollen and beeswax. Minimum one year experience required in a Canadian-style commercial apiary. Apiary Harvester NOC 8431 (8 seasonal positions available, February to October 2023) - $15.65/hour plus bonus for superior work. Duties include harvesting and extracting honey, pollen and beeswax. Minimum six months’ experience in a Canadian-style commercial apiary. All positions are physically demanding and involve standing/bending/crouching for long periods; heavy lifting; repetitive tasks; working outdoors in the heat in a rural environment; driving and maintaining farm equipment (class 5 driver’s license required, class 3 preferred); 40-70 hours per week including evenings, weekends and overtime as required, as well as ability to work in a team environment and show attention to detail. Positions are in Rosedale, British Columbia with summer months spent in Boyle, Alberta. Accommodation provided at both locations. Worker Bee Honey

Company Ltd. 10609 McGrath Road, Rosedale, BC V0X 1X2 tel: 604-794-3315; fax: 604-794-3085; jobs @workerbeehoney.ca

GOOD MORNING HONEY LTD.in Parkland County, AB (51516-RR15) is looking for: (2) APIARY TECHNICIANS ($17-$20/hr depending on experience) NOC8431 for employment during March thru October 2023 season. The positions are seasonal full time (44+ hrs/wk). Some weekend, evening and night work required. Onfarm accommodations available. Located 10 min SW of Stony Plain, Alberta. The Apiary Technician must have a minimum of three years experience in a Canadian commercial apiary working as an Apiary Technician or Apiary worker. Experience required in hive management for honey production, disease diagnosis, general hive health and mite threshold monitoring. Applicants must be in good physical condition. A valid driver's license is an asset. We also require (3) APIARY WORKERS ($16 -$19/ hr depending on experience) NOC8431 with employment during March thru October 2023 season. The positions are seasonal full time (44+ hrs/wk). Some weekend, evening and night work required. On-farm accommodations available. Located 10 min SW of Stony Plain, Alberta. The Apiary Worker MUST be able to work in the presence of honey bees and will assist with colony management as well as honey extraction. Applicants must be in good physical condition and have a minimum 1+ year experience working in a Canadian style commercial apiary. We also require (2) APIARY LABOURER (Bee Farm Worker) ($16/hr) NOC 8431 with employment during March thru October 2023 season. This position is seasonal full time (44+ hrs/wk.) Some weekend, evening and night work required. On-farm accommodations available. Located 10 min SW of Stony Plain, Alberta. The Apiary Labourer MUST be able to work in the presence of honey bees. Applicants must be in good physical condition. Experience is an asset. Production bonus payments may be included for all positions. Email resumes to Richard at albertahoney@gmail.com or send mail to 2-51516 RR15 Parkland County, AB T7Y 2E8. Clearly indicate which position you are applying for. These are seasonal jobs that do not start until March of 2023.

YAREMCIO HONEY is seeking 8 full time seasonal Apiary Technicians (NOC 8431) for the 2023 March to November Season. Apiary Technician's must have previous beekeeping experience (7 months to 1 year experience).They must be able to work in a team environment, as well as independently. Additionally, Apiary Technicians need to be able to pay great attention to detail and handle the pressure of working under tight deadlines. Previous leadership experience

is considered an asset, along with, a valid driver's license. Duties of an Apiary Technician include but are not limited to site preparation, site maintenance, colony management, honey extraction, and preparing hives for winter. Hours of work are minimum 40 hours per week or more. The salary for Apiary Technicians is $15.65 - $25.00 per hour.

NIXON HONEY FARM in Red Deer County, Alberta is accepting applications for the 2023 season on a seasonal full time basis. The following positions need to be filled: 5 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) Full time employment (40+ hrs/week) $1721/hr depending on experience with possible bonus. Must have minimum 2 years of experience working full time on a commercial honeybee farm. Duties include: woodwork (building bee related equipment), caring for bees in an appropriate manner, coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatments/ controls. Moving hives as required; harvest, extract and package honey, lead small teams of workers, drive and maintain vehicles, operate and maintain other bee related equipment such as forklifts, conduct bee yard maintenance, general cleaning of working/production areas. One of these positions is from February 2023 thru June 2023 The other four positions are from February 2023 thru October 2023. 13 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) Full time (40+ hrs/week) $16.52 -19.50/hr depending on experience, possible bonuses. Minimum 1 year experience. Duties include: woodwork (building bee related equipment), caring for bees in an appropriate manner, assisting technicians with bees and equipment, assisting with moving bees, assisting with honey harvest, extraction and packaging, assisting with bee yard and equipment maintenance, cleaning of working/production areas. One of these positions is from July 2023 thru October 2023. The other twelve positions are from February 2023 thru October 2023. All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. All positions may require some night and weekend work. All applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees, be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. On farm housing is available. Email resumes to: info@ nixonhoney.ca or mail to: Nixon Honey Farm, #20, 35566 RR 263, Red Deer County, Alberta, T4G 0C9

S.S. HONEY INC. S.S. Honey Inc. is looking for 4 positions to be filled for the upcoming 2023 bee season. 2 Apiary technicians (NOC 8431) from April 1 2023 to October 31 2023.

Full Time Seasonal employment on a Canadian commercial beekeeping operation. (40+/hrs a week) $18 to $20/hr depending on experience, minimum 3 year experience. Must be physically fit and be able to work as a team. Duties include

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and are not limited to: Hive Management, Detecting Hive Diseases, Treating Hive Diseases, Extraction of Honey, Operating Farm equipment. Apiary Techs are required to be team leaders and must be able to manage a team.

2 Apiary workers (NOC 8431) from April 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023. Full time seasonal employment on a Canadian commercial beekeeping operation. (40+hours a week) $16.00 to 18.00 depending on experience. Must be physically fit and be able to work as a team. Duties include and are not limited to: Hive Management, Detecting Hive Diseases, Treating Hive Diseases, Extraction of Honey, Operating Farm equipment. International Drivers License is an asset. Some evenings and weekends are required. Worker Accommodation is available. Send resume to sshoneyinc@gmail.com or by mail Box 765, High Prairie, Ab, T0G-1E0

BUTZ APIARIES 1 Apiary Harvest Worker for Jun-Oct, 2023 and 1 Apiary Harvest Worker Jul-Sep, 2023. Starting $16.52/hour according to NOC 8431 guidelines. 45 plus hrs/wk. 1+ year Canadian commercial beekeeping experience required and must be physically fit and able to work with bees. Duties include honey har-

vesting, extraction, equipment maintenance and associated duties. Jun-Oct Apiary Harvest Worker will also assist with winter hive preparation. Contact Butz Apiaries, butzbuzz@ gmail.com. PO Box 36 Carnwood AB T0C 0W0

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Smoky Lake AB, is seeking to hire 4 seasonal apiary Technicians (NOC 85100) from March thru October 2023. $16.52-20hr 30-60 hours a week. 1 year experience is required. Specific skills include colony management, honey production, spring & winter preparation, and general maintenance on the farm. Must be physically fit and prepared to work in an efficient team environment. Expect some weekend and evening work. Located in a rural setting. Worker accommodation is provided. Email: wildrosecountryapiary@gmail.com

P & J APIARIES INC. We are seeking interested applicants in the Westlock County area for the following positions, including...

(10) APIARY TECHNICIAN(s) (NOC 84120) $16.52-$22.00/hr. depending on experience for full time (45+ hrs/wk) employment February thru October 2024. No educational requirement. Must have a minimum of 2-3

years (seasons) working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial apiary operation as an Apiary Technician or in the min. capacity of an Apiary Worker. All Duties associated with Canadian style commercial apiary such as Spring, Summer, Fall management of bee colonies, bee health monitoring, feeding, honey production and harvest, maintaining quality control/production, and safety records, operating and maintaining apiary equipment including trucks and forklifts, and coordination of some workers.

- (10) APIARY WORKER(s) (NOC 85100) $16.52$19.00/hr. depending on experience for full time (45+ hrs/wk) employment March thru October 2024. No educational requirement. Must have a minimum of 1 year (season) working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial apiary operation as an Apiary Worker or in the min. capacity of an Apiary Harvester/Labourer. All duties related to Canadian style commercial apiary associated with assisting Beekeepers/Apiary Technicians with Spring, Summer, Fall colony management, moving colonies, maintaining of apiary equipment, and all aspects in the collection extraction/processing of honey.

All positions may require some evening &

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weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical conditions and able to work in a fastpace team environment. All Applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees. A valid driver’s license may be required for some of the Apiary Technician positions. Apply with resume to Todd Eastman at P & J Apiaries Inc., p.j.apiaries.applicants@shaw.ca

(Location 61232 – RR240 Westlock Co. AB.)

P & J APIARIES INC. - We are seeking interested applicants in the Westlock County area for the following positions, including...

-(6) APIARY HARVESTER(S)- NOC 85101 (6) Positions- $16.52 per/hr. The positions are available on a seasonal/full-time basis (45+ hrs. per week) for May to October 2024. Apiary Harvester duties include honey harvesting, collecting & processing of honey

No educational requirement, experience an asset. Apiary Harvester position may require some evening & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical conditions and able to work in a fast-paced team environment. Experience an asset. All Applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees. Apply with resume to Todd Eastman at P & J Apiaries Inc., p.j.apiaries.applicants@shaw.ca, Fax.: 780 349 6610. (Location 61232 – RR240 Westlock Co. AB.)

PHILPOTT HONEY PRODUCERS LTD

located 10 kms north of Brooks is accepting resumes for Apiary workers for the 2023 beekeeping season. The position starts Feb 1st, 2023 and carries on until Oct 31st, 2023. Full time hours (45+hrs/week) and some weekends and evenings are required. All applicants must be in good physical condition and be able to work well with others. Duties to include helping with all aspects of beekeeping and honey production in a commercial beekeeping operation. No experience is necessary as on job training given; however, is an asset. Starting wage is $16.52/hour and is negotiable depending on exp. with a performance bonus determined at end of season. On-farm accommodations are also available. Please email resumes to colin@ philpotthoney.ca or mailed to box 555, Brooks AB, T1R 1B5 or faxed to 403-362-4350

MARC G. PARADIS NE 23-79-5W6 Rycroft, AB. – NOC 8431(4 positions) ($15.65 - $16.50/hr depending on experience) for full time (40+hrs/ wk) from Feb to Nov, 2023. Applicants must be able to work in presence of honeybees (Apiary work) & will assist with colony management & harvest crop. English an asset. No skills, experience or education required. All positions may require some evening, night and weekend

work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Valid driver’s license an asset. Apiary Workers Accommodation is available. Rural area. Apply: rycrofthoney@gmail.com or mail to Marc G Paradis, Box 487, Rycroft, AB T0H 3A0.

AP HONEY FARM LTD in Wanham AB for the 2023 season is seeking two positions for Apiary Technician (NOC 8253) $15.65 - $17 with two years’ experience minimum, in a commercial apiary, wages depends on experience. Major duties: knowledge of hive management, disease diagnoses & prevention, weekend work & evenings. Also require seven positions for Apiary Worker (NOC8431), $16.52 -$17 experience required. Major duties, include assisting Apiary Technician with all the duties in the work with bees. Some weekend & evenings work if needed, physically demanding work (45/ hrs + a week of work). Both positions start Jan 15 - November 15, 2023. Staff accomm available. Send resumes to Artur Pala palashoney@ hotmail.com or fax 780 694 2282.

P & J APIARIES INC. We are seeking interested applicants in the Westlock County area for the following positions, including... (6) APIARY LABOURER(S)- NOC 8431 (6) Positions- $15.65 per/hr. The positions are available on a seasonal/ full-time basis (45+hrs. per week) for May to October 2023. Apiary Labourer duties include honey harvesting, collecting & processing of honey No educational requirement, experience an asset. Apiary Labourer position may require some evening & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical conditions and able to work in a fast-paced team environment. No educational requirement, experience an asset. All Applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees. Apply with resume to Todd Eastman at P & J Apiaries Inc., p.j.apiaries. applicants@shaw.ca, Fax.: 780 349 6610. (Location 61232 – RR240 Westlock Co. AB.

HONEY MEADOWS FARM is located 10 km south of Calgary at 226012 72st St. E Foothills, Alberta. We are looking to hire 14 beekeepers for the 2023 season, beginning mid January through to mid October (~45+hours/ week). The work entails colony management, harvesting and extracting honey as well as manufacturing and repair of apiary equipment. The positions fall under NOC:8431- $15.65/ hr - will adjust according to NOC guidelines if required. Successful applicants must have experience working with bees on a commercial honey farm for at least 2 seasons. Please email resumes to Honeymeadows1@hotmail.com.

WOLFE HONEY COMPANY INC. requires

12 Beekeeper Apiary Workers for full time/ seasonal work (40-50 hrs/ wk.) for beekeeping season (approximately end of Feb to beginning of Nov 2023) in Guy, AB. Wages will be set by the NOC guidelines and is currently $15.65 per hour. Accommodation is provided in Guy. All applicants must be physically fit and able to work in the presence of honeybees. The job duties under the direction of the Field Supervisor and Managers include: maintaining the health of live honeybees, moving bees, collection & extraction of honey & preparing bees for winter. Also includes some woodwork for new beehive equipment, and general shop cleaning & maintenance. There will be some evening, weekend and night work required. This is an entry level position with on the job training. There are no job experience or educational requirements for this position. We work in a team environment. Wolfe Honey Company Inc. is located at 5010-49th Street in Guy, AB, T0H 1Y0. The hamlet of Guy is located in the Municipal District of Smoky River. Applications accepted by email to accounting@ honeybunny.ca; or by fax: 780-925-2943.

SEVERSON HONEY FARM at 48143 Range Rd

204 Camrose, AB, requires 3 Apiary Supervisors/ Forman (noc8253) for the 2023 year. Must have a minimum of 5 yearexperience in commercial beekeeping, wages start at $17–$21 depending on experience. Must be able to supervise 3-4 people & operate trucks & equipment. Be organized, maintain records, work in team environment. This position is full-time 40+ hrs/ week. On farm accomm avail. Please send resume to Russell at rads@netkaster.ca 780-608-0076

SUPERNUC APIARIES located near Granum, AB (251032 TWP RD 104) has the following positions for the 2023 season. APIARY TECHNICIAN (NOC 8431) 1 position; wage starting at $16.50 - $20.00/hr, and APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) 2 positions: starting at $15.65 - $18.00/hr, needed full time (45+ hrs/wk) from Mar 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023. Apiary technicians must have a minimum of 3 seasons of full-time experience in a Canadian commercial apiary and have the ability to supervise/train staff, have knowledge in commercial hive management for pollination, honey production and queenrearing and the ability to assess hive health and care for them in the appropriate manner.  Apiary workers must have a minimum of 1 season full time experience in a Canadian commercial apiary. Duties include assisting technicians with beehive maintenance and treatments, building

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and repairing bee equipment, moving hives, harvesting and extracting honey, and winter preparation.Some evening, night and weekend work will be required.  Accomodations are available.  A valid driver's license and the ability to speak English is an asset. Must be physically fit and accustomed to working with honeybees. No educational requirements.  All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. Bonuses may be available.  Email resumes to aovinge@gmail.com or mail to Box 133, Granum, AB T0L 1A0.

T’N’T APIARIES REQUIRE:

An APIARY FOREPERSON (NOC 82030) for fulltime (40+ hrs/wk) year round employment ($20.00-$25/hr depending on experience. Bonuses possible). Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years (seasons) fulltime in a Canadian style commercial apiary environment with a minimum of 3 years (seasons) working as an Apiary Technician.

Duties include:

• Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner.

• Co-ordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment.

• Recognizing, reporting, monitoring and controlling hive health issues.

• Harvest & package honey, pollen & beeswax.

• Supervise & train workers.

• Drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintenance of vehicles.

• Operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps).

• Conduct bee yard maintenance.

• Keep field and/or production records.

• Interact with external farm personnel.

5 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 84120) for full time (40+ hrs/wk) employment ($17-$22/ hr depending on experience. Bonuses possible) February thru November 2023. 1-2 positions may become year round. Must have a minimum of 2 years (seasons) working fulltime on a Canadian

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style commercial apiary in the min. capacity of Apiary Assistant or General Farm Worker. Duties include:

• Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner.

• Co-ordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment.

• Recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/controls.

• Harvest & package honey, pollen & beeswax.

• Supervise small teams of workers.

• Drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintenance of vehicles.

• Operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps).

• Conduct bee yard maintenance.

• Keep some field and/or production records.

6 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 85100) for full time (40+ hrs/wk) employment ($16.55 - $19/hr. depending on experience. Bonuses Possible) February thru November 2023. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honey bees. Duties include:

• Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner

• Assisting Technicians with bees & equipment.

• Assisting with harvesting honey, pollen & beeswax.

• Assisting with the bee yard & equipment maintenance.

All positions may require some evening, night & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. A motor vehicle Operator’s license with no serious infractions, recognized by the Province of Alberta & major insurance companies, is required for the Foreperson position and preference will be given to those Technician & Worker applicants holding one. Contact Dave Tharle, 44116 - Hwy 659, Ardmore, AB or Box 80, Ardmore, AB. (Fax 780-826-6013) Email: tntapi@mcsnet.ca

GREIDANUS HONEY-BEE FARM, a 3400 hive beekeeping operation located in Stettler Alberta is seeking a seasonal Apiarist/Farm Foreman Duties: The foreman will oversee managing the beekeepers, bee care and honey collection/extraction. The foreman will manage the day to day operation of the honey bee farm including but not limited to oversight and organization of all field staff, ensuring that bee yards are checked on a regular basis and worker reporting back. Oversight of hive management including; medication, feeding bees, queen and nuc production, making splits. Harvesting and extracting honey. Maintenance of all kinds, transporting bee colonies to and from pollination, wood working, clean up and other duties as assigned.Looking for a minimum of 3 – 5 years experience. Salary negotiable and based on experience/qualifications. Must have a valid driver’s license. On site accommodation is available. Please send cover letter and resume to:  rongreidanus@gmail.com

MOONDANCE HONEY INC located at 55063 TWP RD 704 has the following positions for the 2023 beekeeping season. Apiary Technician (NOC 8431) 4 seasonal positions. Wages $17-$19, depending on experience. Duties include hive management, queen introduction and nuc production, pest/disease recognition and treatment, hive supering, honey removal and extraction, and winter hive preparation. Shop work includes equipment construction and repair. Positions require 2-5 years of experience. Apiary Worker (NOC 8431) - 2 seasonal positions, $15.65-17/hr, depending on experience. Duties include assisting the Apiary Technicians with the duties described above. Seasonal positions run from mid-April to early October. Apply to termeerbill@yahoo.ca or fax your resume to 780-833-5747

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HONEYBEAR APIARIES LTD. in Leduc completed our major downsizing in 2022 to just 200 hives put into winter. This spring I will decide if I keep hives beyond 2023. There may be a very limited number of brood chambers, supers, nucs and bee blowers available. This spring the Dakota Gunness uncapper, frame lifter and roller assembly, three Dadant 60 frame extractors with speed controls, several moyno pumps and a nice 10 barrel SS honey tank may be sold. Text Barrie Termeer at 780-446-6924 for updates and pictures and to get on the waiting list.

FOR SALE: Commercial beekeeping operation in Sask. selling 1000 colonies at end of 2023 pollination season. Available last week of July (p.s. 3 fields in Bow Island hailed out and colonies AVAILABLE NOW). Double brood chamber, avail with super if required (additional). $450 each for small qty; larger quantities price negotiable. Colonies located Medicine Hat, AB, and Bow Island, SK. Contact Neil at sweetheart.pollinators@ sasktel.net or 306-463-8864.

EQUIPMENT IN ELK POINT, ALBERTA

Used, in good condition. $150,000.00 for the following:

• Paradise Air Ram extraction line, 128 frames

• Automotive uncapper with de-boxer

• Ralph Belt frame grabber, 9 frames

• Second generation wax press (Canadian made, Paradise knockoff)

• Water-jacketed Cowan in-floor sump with baffles and float switch (2 drum capacity)

• 900 gallon heated milk tank (half inch tubing Cowan heater)

• 2 tall plastic holding tanks on stands with 18 drums each

• Electric scale up to 2000 Lbs

• 3 two inch Cowan honey pumps

Please contact Jean-Marc Le Dorze at jeanmarcledorze@gmail.com

NUCS & QUEENS FOR SALE

ABC has once again compiled a list of producers selling nucs and queens for this coming season. If you are looking to buy queens and/or nucs this season, please check out the list on our website at www.albertabeekeepers.ca/community-resources/2023-stock-for-sale/

PARADIS HONEY LTD. Has the following equipment for sale: Paradise 1000 Wax Press - $15,000 obo Pollen Traps (approx. 1,500)$60 each obo For further information email: paradishoney@outlook.com or phone 780-323-4183

FOR SALE: 60 totes, food grade. Located in Brooks. Call 403 - 501 - 4787

FOR SALE: 4 - 5 frame nucs $325.00 each. Full deep colonies for sale $600.00 each. Email info@paradisvalleyhoney.com or call 780-837-0302Contact: info@ paradisvalleyhoney.com

FOR SALE: Kelly 72 frame extractor. Dc drive Stainless steel drum. Food grade painted basket. CFIA approved. Runs great. 2k OBO. Pics available. 100 steel queen excluders. $7 each. Info at andrewcapis@yahoo.ca