Alberta Bee News Magazine - June 2024

Alberta BEE NEWS

Serving the interests of the beekeepers of Alberta since 1933 JUNE 2024

03 Meet The 2024 ABC Tech Transfer Team

04 - 05 The Bee Louse

06 Honey Bee Warranties and Getting to the Bottom of the “Million Hive Bee Boom” with Blake Shook

07 2024 ABC Bursary Applications Now Open!

08 The International Market for Canadian Honey Could Be Very Sweet

09 Save The Date- 2024 ABC, AGM Conference and Tradeshow

10 We are Putting the Spotlight on Alberta Honey – Literally!

11 Benchmarking Agricultural Compensation: 2024 Survey of Compensation Practices in Canadian Agriculture

11 Bereavement Notice Tadeusz Pala

12 Recipe of the Month

13 - 26 Classifieds

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/CHC Delegate:

RYAN HICKS

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

NE Central Region: PAUL GREIDANUS

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

Treasurer

DUSTIN RYAN

In This Issue 2024

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

CHC Director:

JEREMY OLTHOF

RR1 Tees AB T0C 2N0 T 403.872.4607 Teesbeesinc@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

Director at Large: AMBER OZERO 2 51516 Range Road 15, Parkland Co, AB, T7Y 2E8 albertahoney@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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MEET THE 2024 ABC TECH TRANSFER TEAM

The Alberta Beekeepers Commission (ABC) Tech Transfer Program (TTP) is a unique initiative that offers Alberta beekeepers support, colony health diagnostic services, and science backed education and training. The TTP aims to empower beekeepers to make informed management decisions that optimize the health of their bees and improve their overall beekeeping operation.

The TTP was created by the ABC in 2019 following a request from Alberta eligible producers to fill a critical gap in services that support the health and sustainability of the commercial beekeeping industry in Alberta.

The ABC is proud to introduce the 2024 TTP Team who will be out in the field this 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. Give us a wave if you see any of our TTP team members in the field!

Learn more about our new Summer Techs!

SEANNA WENGRYN - Hello beekeepers! My name is Seanna, and I am a recent graduate of the University of Alberta with a BSc in Animal Health and a Major in Companion and Performance Animals. I have the privilege of spending this upcoming summer as a technician with the ABC TTP, with the hopes of attending the University of Calgary’s Veterinary Medicine program this upcoming fall as part of the Class of 2028. Throughout my time in university, I grew a strong passion for agriculture and working with production animals, particularly cattle and horses. What surprised and encouraged me to pursue a summer position working with bees was learning that bees are considered ‘large’ production animals too, as they produce that sweet food product we all love! Bees

The TTP has evolved over the last four years and continues to develop to ensure it delivers value to beekeepers and responds to the changing needs of the industry.

If you are looking to improve the health of your colonies and take advantage of the valuable services the TTP offers, please check out all the details on our website, or reach out to us at ttp@albertabeekeepers.ca to learn more!

View TTP services here

are often regarded as a grey area in animal health, which has fascinated and helped me expand my horizons on the typical understanding of husbandry and welfare. Through this summer position, I hope to bring a strong voice to the beekeeping world and encourage more interaction between beekeepers and veterinarians.

MAREN VICKERS - Hi, my name is Maren, and I am one of the new TTP summer technicians working with the bees this summer. I am currently going into my final year of a Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree with a major in biological sciences. While I have taken many entomology and integrated pest management classes through the University of Alberta, I am excited to further this knowledge in the field to see what it’s really all about! Bees have always been an interest of mine so getting to work with these amazing organisms will cross a dream off my bucket list. I stumbled across the TTP while looking for a research related summer position and applied right away; in the past I was involved in research surrounding mites of a variety of species, and since the TTP had ongoing Varroa projects I knew this was the job for me. Maybe this will be the inspiration for a Masters project? All in all, I can’t wait to see what’s out there and keep learning along the way!

From left to right: Maren Vickers, Seanna Wengryn, Renata Labuschagne, Emily Olson, Nicole McCormick

The Bee Louse

by Jeff Kearns, University of Lethbridge

Braula coeca, also known as the bee louse or the Braula fly, is a small, wingless fly that was first identified in Germany in 1818, by Christian Ludwig Nitzsch, a professor of zoology at the University of Halle. Bee lice, which are not actually lice, can be found in much of the world and are not generally considered to be an economic threat to beekeeping operations.

Often mistaken for varroa mites due to their similar size and reddishbrown colour, adult bee lice are roughly 1.5mm long and 0.75mm wide, and covered in hair. An insect, Braula coeca have six legs and a different body shape when compared with the eight-legged varroa.

Like varroa mites, Braula can be found residing on worker bees, drones and queen bees (several may be on a queen). While varroa and Braula both maintain symbiotic relationships with honey bees, the bee louse is more of a commensal (think of the remora fish that attach themselves to sharks) than a parasite. The bee louse simply clings to the head of a bee and steals a little food when needed, it has even developed a method to get the bees to supply food on demand:

“When the louse wishes to feed it goes to the bee's mouth, where the motions of its feet, armed with bent claws, produces a tickling sensation, perhaps disagreeable to its host, but at least provoking some movement of the buccal organs, which slightly open and release a small drop of honey which the louse at once licks up.” (Perez, 1882)

Braula eggs are very small (less than 1mm long) and must be laid on capped honey comb in order to hatch successfully. Tiny hatched larvae will tunnel under the cappings, giving the comb the appearance of having narrow fracture lines beneath the surface. These intersecting tunnel lines are, along with simply observing bee lice on a bee, one of the main ways of detecting the presence of Braula in a colony.

For an observant beekeeper, noticing this unwelcome insect in a colony is a fairly straightforward process. But it may not be so easy for the bees. The bee louse “has adapted to inhabit honeybee colonies without being detected. This study found that Braula has a cuticular hydrocarbon profile that mirrors that of their host

Photo by Rob Currie, University of Manitoba

Photo by Paul Kozak, OMAFRA

honeybees. This very close match allows them to blend into the colony and so avoid detection by the attending workers.” (Martin and Bayfield, 2014). This helps explain why the bees may not be doing a better job of grooming each other to remove the bee lice.

The presence of Braula coeca has been reported in all continents except for Antarctica. In Australia, where it is called a Braula fly, it is established in Tasmania, but not on the mainland where it is a reportable pest in all states and territories. “As adult Braula flies are wingless and so cannot survive independently of the honeybee colony, they are always in direct contact with the honeybees”, which distribute them by providing free flights and snacks as they go about their daily business with the Braula as passengers. Beekeepers bring this insect to various regions of the world through movement of colonies and the shipment of queens and packaged bees.

The Bee Health App available from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry currently states that management and control measures are not needed for the bee louse. Conveniently, beekeepers are already doing other tasks that help keep this insect under control, “Braula is rarely seen in colonies because of the regular use of miticides for varroa control. Furthermore, most beekeepers practice mechanical control unknowingly when they remove cappings before honey extraction, thus eliminating braula larvae.”

(Coffey, 2007)

Of course, as beekeeping practices evolve over time, the presence of bee lice may also change, as it has in Libya. “The regular usage of miticides by beekeepers, especially Apistan (fluvalinate) to control varroa mites at the end of every season, resulted in the decrease and disappearance of the population of Braula coeca approximately in 1990. At the turn of the century, beekeepers gradually reduced the usage of miticides against varroa mites, and by managing it without chemicals occasionally, Braula coeca

reappeared in 2009”. (Alfallah and Mirwan, 2018).

Aside from beekeeping responsibly, no additional action is needed on the part of Alberta beekeepers in managing bee lice at this time, however, it is always a good idea to be aware of its presence and to be ready to act when and if circumstances change.

References:

Perez, J. 1882. Notes d 'apiculture. Bull. Soc. d'apic. de la Gironde. Bordeaux. Trans, in part: Root, ABC and XYZ of Bee Culture, 1920 ed.

J. D. Ellis, A. N. Mortensen, and C. M. Zettel Nalen, Bee louse, bee fly, braulid, Braula coeca Nitzsch (Insecta: Diptera: Braulidae) University of Florida, IFAS Extension. EENY472r.http://edis.ifas. ufl.edu , 2010.

Martin, S.J. & Bayfield, J. Chemoecology. 2014. 24: 165. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00049-014-0158-1

Somerville, Doug. 2007. Primefact 649, August 2007. www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/primefacts

Coffey, Dr. Mary F. 2007. Parasites of the Honeybee. Teagasc, Crops Research Centre, Oak Park, Carlow. (Pp.28-29)

M Alfallah, Hasan & Mirwan, Hamida. 2018. The Story of Braula Coeca (Bee Lice) in Honeybee Colonies Apis Mellifera L. in Libya. International Journal of Research in Agricultural Sciences. 5. 23483997.

Smith Jr. IB, Caron DM. 1985. Distribution of the bee louse, Braula coeca, in Maryland and worldwide. American Bee Journal 125: 294-96.

Philips EF. 1925. The bee-louse, Braula coeca in the United States. U.S.D.A. Circular 334.

Photo by Paul Kozak, OMAFRA

Honey Bee Warranties and getting to the bottom of the “Million Hive Bee Boom” with Blake Shook

By Project Apis m. https://www.projectapism.org/pam-blog/a-warranty-for-honey-bees

Are there really a million more honey bee colonies in the U.S.?

Project Apis m. Executive Director, Danielle Downey, sat down with the owner of The Bee Supply and Desert Creek Honey, Blake Shook, to discuss the 2022 Census of Agriculture in which a significant increase in colonies in the U.S. was reported.

It will take time to completely understand what is behind the reported increase, but it does seem possible that more beekeepers are being counted than in the past. Some are using bees to take advantage of agricultural tax exemptions, and inflation stemming from the pandemic could have bumped others over the $1000 income threshold to qualify for the Census.

“I feel like we are relatively steady, but we are shifting away from hobby beekeepers into to ag-exempt beekeepers that are getting picked up by the census, and sometimes there could be double counting because people are moving their bees around”

— Blake Shook

Why does this matter? Understanding how many colonies are in the U.S. helps inform what resources are needed to support healthy bees and bee businesses.   In this interview, Blake also shares his observations about how newer or small-scale beekeepers explore many different types of beekeeping businesses.

“Years ago the model was if you were going to make a living you became a migratory beekeeper. I don’t see as much of that anymore, but I see so many smallscale beekeepers becoming full-time beekeepers in very unique ways. Beekeeping services, selling honey, selling nucs, teaching classes. There is so much diversity and it’s becoming really competitive!”

— Blake Shook

To help support this community, Blake’s company has created a honey bee warranty. This a unique model that, combined with extensive educational support, is creating a recipe for success and sustainable beekeeping for beginner beekeepers.

Why does this matter? Because beekeeping is hard! New beekeepers get easily burned by the steep learning curve, health challenges, and high costs of beekeeping.   This emphasis on education is significant because it will foster greater success within the beekeeping community as a whole. As Blake sees it, all beekeepers are peers on a shared journey.

Watch the interview below to learn more!

We are Putting the Spotlight on Alberta Honey – Literally!

The ABC is conducting a photo shoot of Alberta honey to help visually capture the unique and diverse range of pure honey produced in Alberta. These images will be used to build a photo library of honey images to support the Commissions honey marketing and promotion activities.

We are kindly requesting Alberta beekeepers to send in a jar or two of their honey that we can use in the photo shoot to help to visually showcase the diversity of Alberta honey throughout the season.

The photography will only include honey at this stage, and no branding of the honey will be included – just the good stuff from inside the jar. Any additional info on the honey (month or seasonal timing, main floral source etc.) would be helpful to include if available.

Please send all honey jars to:

Attention: Jules Ham Alberta Beekeepers Commission 11434 – 168 Street, #102 Edmonton, AB T8N 4L7.

Please note the honey will not be returned.

The International Market for Canadian Honey Could be Very Sweet

By Nedal Ismail, Professor and Program Coordinator, Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

With honey being the third-most counterfeited food product globally, many international markets are implementing a requirement for full traceability as a condition of importing many products, including honey. Without a traceability system, Canadian honey producers may be prevented from exporting or even having their products used as inputs in food manufacturing destined for export markets –making this an urgent need for producers over the coming years.

A pilot study is currently underway by the researchers at the Longo Faculty of Business at Humber College1 in collaboration with InCube Mobility Solutions2 is looking to pave the way for a proposed traceability system. This study, which involved a local Niagara honey producer, developed and implemented the traceability processes and trained the various levels of the value chain. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)3 and the Office of Research and Innovation at Humber College generously supported the study.

This pilot project, using GS14 traceability standards, examined the feasibility of implementing a traceability system for a honey producer in Ontario, tracking every step in the production, collection, filtering, packaging, and distribution of honey and is traceable via an individualized serial number on each container of honey for retail sale. The traceability system, as tested, did not require an upfront investment – rather, it added a fee to each jar exported.

Critically, the end consumer [purchasers] will be able to see every step in the value chain of the jar of honey they have purchased via a QR code scanned by a smartphone. Each jar’s single-use serial number will ensure that there is no doubt about the authenticity of the product and its origins.

This pilot study had several objectives:

• Can a traceability system be implemented? Knowing that most honey producers are small- to medium -sized operators.

References:

1. The Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, commonly known as Humber College, is a public College of Applied Arts and Technology in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1967, Humber has over 86,000 learners at its three main campuses: Humber North, Humber Lakeshore, and Humber’s International Graduate School.

2. InCube Mobility Solutions is a global provider of high-end supply chain management solutions. Headquartered in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), it has offices in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, and Canada.

• If a traceability system is implemented, is this honey “exportable” for retail sale?

• Will the export market provide a premium price for “genuine” Canadian honey and ensure the honey produced in Canada will be accepted in international markets?

Initial results of the study are very exciting: the traceability process was accepted by the Dubai government, and in March, an order for a pallet of 500 jars of Niagara honey was made at double the current price – and are waiting for the order to be fulfilled. The importer is confident that if his retail clients are happy with the quality of the honey, they will commit to purchasing 1,000 kg per month [to start].

While a pilot study – which had a very small sample size – is by no means a “proof of concept” for the export of Canadian honey to international markets, it is very positive. It opens the door for the next stage: increasing the number of producers looking to export.

With over 40% of honey production, the international market for Alberta honey could be extremely lucrative and possibly achieve sales prices of double or triple current prices. And, if investment were made into branding, the retail price increase could be even higher. The researchers would like to work with a number of Alberta honey producers to attempt to replicate these results.

ALBERTA HONEY PRODUCERS

INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE PROJECT'S NEXT PHASE SHOULD CONTACT JULES HAM AT THE ALBERTA BEEKEEPERS COMMISSION (jules.ham@albertabeekeepers.ca).

3. Canada's Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) is the major federal agency responsible for funding natural sciences and engineering research in Canada. NSERC directly funds university professors and students, as well as Canadian companies, to perform research and training.

4. GS1 is a not-for-profit, international organization \ developing and maintaining its own standards for barcodes and the corresponding issue company prefixes. The best known of these standards is the barcode, a symbol printed on products that can be scanned electronically.

Sharing practical knowledge & expertise, beekeeper to beekeeper

2024 ABC AGM, Conference & Trade Show

Join us November 18 – 20, 2024, for the annual ABC AGM Conference & Trade Show event, taking place at the Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton.

The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Bee 2 BeeSharing Practical Knowledge and Expertise, Beekeeper to Beekeeper’ and we’re pleased to present an engaging line-up of speakers and presenters who will address key topics including:

Latest in honey bee health research

Pesticides, bees and honey

Measuring the economic threshold of your beekeeping operation

Forage & bee nutrition: Impacts of changing environmental conditions and bee nutrition

Plastic waste in the beekeeping industry

Sustainable agriculture: evolving trends & consumer behaviors

Navigating changing labor and employment requirements

Business Risk Management programs

SPONSORSHIP AND TRADE SHOW BOOTHS AVAILABLE NOW!

The Advance Payments Program is a federal loan program administered by CCGA. It offers Canadian farmers marketing flexibility through interest-free and low interest cash advances.

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Benchmarking Agricultural Compensation: 2024 Survey of Compensation Practices in Canadian Agriculture

By Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council (CAHRC)

Across Canada, the highly competitive nature of the talent marketplace has made it an increasingly difficult landscape for agricultural producers to navigate. This salary survey and human resource benchmarking initiative equips producers with relevant and practical data resources to better compete in today’s workplace.

Apiculture Industry

Industry Key Findings

• For the apiculture industry, 62.5 per cent of producers offered housing assistance to employees and was the most common benefit offered by the industry.

• Health coverage was offered by 48 per cent of producers.

• Over half of apiculture producers offered transportation assistance to their employees.

• Spot bonuses were the most popular type of bonus for 28 per cent of producers. These bonuses are given “on the spot” for a job well done.

Bereavement Notice

Tadeusz Pala

, known as Ted to most, passed away on March 26, 2024.

Ted developed a love for bees and a passion for beekeeping early on in life. Although he pursued other avenues during his years in Poland, beekeeping remained his passion. In 1986 Ted immigrated to Canada with his family following in 1988. They ended up in Fairview, Alberta where Ted worked for Dave Tegart and Tegart Apiaries until 1994. In 1994, Ted along with his wife Jadwiga(Yola) and his son Daniel bought 300 of their own beehives and started their operation in Eaglesham, Alberta. Thus was born, Pala’s Vitamin Honey Farm.

Ted worked hard on self-sustainability, focusing on queen rearing and nuc production to help with winter loss and building his hive counts. In 2000, they moved the operation to the old school in Wanham, Alberta where they had more space to run the business.

Ted and Yola retired in 2010 and moved back to Poland in 2011, where Ted continued to keep bees up until his death.

Ted’s passion for bees, his wisdom about all things bees, his enthusiasm, kindness and generosity will never be forgotten. He was a generous man who shared his knowledge and experience about beekeeping with anyone who asked. Ted trained and helped countless people over the years with the basics of beekeeping. Numerous people both in Canada and Poland reached out after his death to say that it was Ted who got them into beekeeping. Ted was a well known and well respected beekeeper in Poland and received numerous beekeeping awards and recognitions over the years.

Ted leaves his sons Daniel and Artur to carry on his passion and his legacy.

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Recipe of the Month

Honey Rhubarb Crumb Bars

Recipe courtesy of An Oregon Cottage: https://anoregoncottage.com/rhubarb-honey-crumb-bars/

Honey rhubarb crumb bars are made with whole grains and other good-for-you ingredients and take about 20 minutes in hands-on time to make.

YIELD: 2 DOZEN

PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 45 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 5 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 CUPS CHOPPED RHUBARB

• 3/4 CUP HONEY OR MAPLE SYRUP, THOUGH WILL AFFECT FLAVOR

• 2 TABLESPOONS POTATO STARCH, ORGANIC CORNSTARCH, OR ARROWROOT POWDER

• 3 TABLESPOONS COLD WATER

• 1/2 TEASPOON VANILLA

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine filling ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then lower heat to keep mixture at a very low boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and rhubarb is starting to break down, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside to cool while continuing with the recipe.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 13 x 9 inch pan with parchment, leaving some to hang over sides to lift bars after cooked (or grease well).

3. Add all crumb ingredients into a large mixing bowl, and stir until combined and large crumbs form. Set aside 1 ¾ cups for the topping.

4. Press remaining crumb mixture evenly into the prepared

COOKIE CRUST & TOPPING:

• 1 ½ CUPS WHOLE ROLLED OATS

• 1 ½ CUPS WHOLE WHEAT PASTRY FLOUR*

• 3/4 CUP BROWN SUGAR OR COCONUT SUGAR

• 1/2 TEASPOON BAKING SODA

• 1/4 TEASPOON SALT (IF USING UNSALTED BUTTER, INCREASE TO 1/2 TEASPOON)

• 1 CUP BUTTER SOFTENED AND CUT UP ( OR COCONUT OIL)

• 1/2 CUP CHOPPED WALNUTS OR PECANS, OPTIONAL

pan. Pour partially cooled rhubarb mixture over crust and then sprinkle evenly with the reserved crumbs for the topping, pressing down slightly.

5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until browning around edges and filling is bubbling some.

6. Cool completely on a wire rack before lifting bars out of the pan using the parchment and cutting into 24 bars.

7. Serve within a couple of days, refrigerate for a week, or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

NOTES:

Other flour options: regular whole wheat, spelt, and all-purpose. To make gluten free, use a 1:1 mix or oat flour. To Store: You can freeze the bars after cooling and cutting in an airtight container for 3-4 months.

PLEASANT VALLEY HONEY LTD.(SW 15-4627-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 2024 $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 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 Ryan Olthof in person at the farm to apply.

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BUSY BEE FARM LTD. near Hay Lakes, Alberta, requires 8 APIARY LABOURERS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year experience in commercial beekeeping, wages ranging from $16.50 - $18.00/hour; Also required is 16 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of three years of experience in Canadian commercial beekeeping, wages ranging from $18.00$26.00/hour. All positions are fulltime (45+ hours/week) for the February 1st – October 31st, 2024 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 the ability to speak English will be considered an asset. Wages are negotiable depending on experience. OnFarm 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 2024 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, 2024. Staff accomm available. Contact Dan Pala, 721042 Hwy 724. Wembley, AB d.pala@telus. net, phone 780-832-5809, fax 780-766-3009

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 2024. 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

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Classifieds

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

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 2024. 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

Sweetheart Pollinators/Janeil Ent Inc located 7 km SW of Eatonia, Sask, has the following positions available for the 2024 season.  5 APIARY TECHNICIANS, NOC 85100  with a minimum of 2 years experience in a Canadian  Commercial Apiary.  Full time seasonal employment (40 + hrs per week)  from March 2024 to September 2024.  Wage start at $18.00 to $20.00 per hour (depending on experience) with a possible bonus.  Housing available.  Duties will include:  caring for honeybee colonies, moving bees into and out of pollination fields, monitoring and controlling bee health, keeping all required records, honey harvesting and extraction, construction of new equipment, repairing vehicles and other 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 at least 70 pounds)  A valid drivers license is required. Please contact Sweetheart Pollinators

/Janeil Ent Inc.  PO Box 155, Eatonia, Sask. S0L 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 1,2024 until Oct. 31/2024, 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.

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POELMAN APIARIES LTD.located near Fort Macleod, AB (102007A Range Rd 254) has the following positions available for the 2024 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 2024; 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 2024; 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 2024; 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, 2024 to November 15, 2024. 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

MCW APIARIES has two positions available for APIARY TECHNICIAN (NOC8431) starting February 1st to October 31st 2024. Must have at least three years of commercial beekeeping experience with wage staring at $19.50/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 h has three positions available for Apiary Workers (NOC 85100), starting February 1st to October 31st, 2024. Must have at least one year of experience and a valid driver's license. Accommodation available if required. Wages starting at $17.00/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.

MCW APIARIES has one full time BEEKEEPING TECHNICIAN (NOC 84120) position available starting February 1st 2024. Must have at least 5 years of commercial beekeeping experience with wage starting at $20 per hour. Accommodation is available if required and must have a valid drivers license. Hours range from 40 to 45 hours per week depending on the time of year with some evenings and weekends. Duties include feeding, medicating, hive management, equipment maintenance, making Nucs, Honey harvesting and moving hives. Contact Mike Williams at mcwap@abnorth.com or 780 618 3507. We are located at 84172 Range Rd 204 East of Peace River near the hamlet of St Isidore.

TEES BEES INC. require 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 2024 ($16.52-$20/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 2024 ($16.52$19/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 2024 season, February 20- October 31 2024, 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 February to mid October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations

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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 2024. 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 2024 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 2024 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, 2024 thru October 31, 2024

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, 2024 thru October 31,2024.

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 1,2024 thru October 31, 2024. 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

LYNES APIARIES LTD.

(61118 Range Road 251) has 7 positions available for APIARYTECHNICIANS (NOC 8431). Applicants must have two years of Apiary technician experience. The rate of pay is $16.52-$19.00/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 2024 (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

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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

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 2024. 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 2024. 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 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 2024. 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 2024 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, 2024 to Nov 1, 2024 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 10 positions available for Apiary Workers (NOC 8431). Applicants must have a minimum 1 year apiary work experience. The rate of pay is $16.52 - $ 17.00/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 2024 (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, 2024) and one Apiary worker (from June 15 to September 15, 2024) 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, 2024 to November 1, 2024. $17/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 1-403-5014226 or email dejongshoney@gmail.com

GREIDANUS FARMS INC.at Granum, AB requires 17 general farm workers (NOC 8431) from March 9, 2024 to November 9, 2024. $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 2024 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. 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 2024 season: 4 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431). $15.65 - $21/hr depending on experience. Full time 45+ hrs per week Feb thru Oct 2024. 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 2024. ($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 2024 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, 2024, up until November 16, 2024, 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

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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/pick-up 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 2024 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, 2024 and goes until November 5, 2024. 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 2024 season; wage $16/hr. The position is full time (40+ hrs/ wk depends on the weather). The season willstart on March 2024 until October 2024. 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. 5023-50 St & SW4-78-23-W5 Girouxville, AB requires: APIARY TECHNICIANS – NOC 84120 (2 positions) ($16.52 - $20.00/hr depending on experience. Bonuses possible) for full time, year round work (40+ hrs/wk) from October 1, 2024 to October 1, 2025. Must have a minimum of 2+ yrs experience working with bees in a Canadian style commercial apiary. Applicants must be able to work in presence of honeybees

Technician duties:

Caring for honeybee colonies, coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment. Recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls. Harvest and package honey, beeswax and pollen. Supervise small teams of workers. Drive & daily maintenance of vehicles (including Std transmission & medium duty trucks). Operate & maintain other apiary equipment including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps). Conduct beeyard maintenance. Keep some field and or production records.

APIARY TECHNICIANS – NOC 84120 (10 positions) ($16.52 - $20.00/hr depending on experience. Bonuses possible) for full time, work (40+ hrs/wk) from February, 2024 to November, 2024. Must have a minimum of 2+ yrs experience working with bees in a Canadian style commercial apiary. Applicants must be able to work in presence of honeybees.

Technician duties:

Caring for honeybee colonies, coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment. Recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls. Harvest and package honey, beeswax and pollen. Supervise small teams of workers. Drive & daily maintenance of vehicles (including Std transmission & medium duty trucks). Operate & maintain other apiary equipment including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps). Conduct beeyard maintenance. Keep some field and or production records.

APIARY WORKERS – NOC 85100 (4 positions) ($16.52 - $18.00/hr depending on experience. Bonuses possible). For full time work (40+ hrs/wk) from February, 2024 to November,

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2024. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honeybees

Apiary worker duties:

Caring for honeybee colonies. Assisting technicians with bees and equipment, assisting with harvesting honey, beeswax and pollen. Assisting with beeyard & equipment maintenance. Conduct beeyard maintenance.

Some Apiary 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 or education required. All positions 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 provided. 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 2024 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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available, February to October 2024) - $16.75/ 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 85101 (8 seasonal positions available, February to October 2024)$16.75/hour plus bonus for superior work. Duties include harvesting and extracting honey, pollen

ongoing with aim of being permanent) - $18.50+/ hour plus bonus for superior work. Duties involve understanding all the positions above as well as having the ability to plan the work load and manage 5-10 workers in a specific area of the operation as the lead worker

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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: 604794-3085; jobs@workerbeehoney.ca

For pricing & delivery from Lloydminster call 780.875.4421 or Dave LʹHeureux 780.893.7623 dave.lheureux@mauserpackaging.com

BEE HONEY COMPANY APIARY

TECHNICIAN NOC 84120 (6 seasonal positions available, January to November 2024) - $18.00/ 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 85100 (8 seasonal positions

and beeswax. Minimum six months’ experience in a Canadian-style commercial apiary.

APIARY WORKER NOC 85100 (8 seasonal positions available, February to October 2024) - $16.75/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 85101 (8 seasonal positions available, February to October 2024)$16.75/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.

APIARY MANAGERS NOC 80020 (3 positions

GOOD MORNING HONEY LTD.in Parkland County, AB (51516RR15) is looking for: (2) APIARY TECHNICIANS ($17-$20/hr depending on experience) NOC8431 for employment during March thru October 2024 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 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 2024 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

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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 2024 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 2024.

YAREMCIO HONEY is seeking 8 full time seasonal APIARY TECHNICIANs (NOC 8431) for the 2024 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.

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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 2024 thru June 2024. The other two positions are from February 2024

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

NIXON HONEY FARM in Red Deer County, Alberta is accepting applications for the 2024 season on a seasonal full time basis. The following positions need to be filled: 3 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) Full time employment (40+ hrs/week) $17-21/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,

thru October 2024.

14 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) Full time (40+ hrs/week) $15.65 -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 2024 thru October 2024. The other twelve positions are from February 2024 thru October 2024. All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. All positions may require some

S.S. HONEY INC. S.S. Honey Inc. is looking for 4 positions to be filled for the upcoming 2024 bee season. 2 Apiary technicians (NOC 8431) from April 1 2024 to October 31 2024. 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 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, 2024 to October 31, 2024. 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

Worker for Jun-Oct, 2024 and 1 APIARY WORKER Jul-Sep, 2024. Starting $17.44/hour according to NOC 85100 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 harvesting, 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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WILDROSE COUNTRY APIARY LTD. in Smoky Lake AB, is seeking to hire 4 seasonal APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 85100) from March thru October 2024. $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. (10) APIARY TECHNICIAN(s) (NOC 84120) $17.44-$22.00/hr. depending on experience for full time (50+ 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,

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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) $17.44$19.00/hr. depending on experience for full time (50+ 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 & weekend work.  All applicants must be in good physical conditions and able to work in a

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fast-pace 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 P & J Apiaries Inc., @p.j.apiaries.applicants@shaw.ca, (Location 61232 – RR240 Westlock Co. AB.)

P & J APIARIES INC-(6) APIARY HARVESTER(S)NOC 85101 (6) Positions- $17.44 per/hr. The positions are available on a seasonal/full-time basis (50+ 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.)

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PHILPOTT HONEY PRODUCERS LTD

located 10 kms north of Brooks is accepting resumes for APIARY WORKERS for the 2024 beekeeping season. The position starts Feb 1st, 2024 and carries on until Oct 31st, 2024. 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, 2024. 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 2024 season is seeking two positions for APIARY TECHNICIAN (NOC 8253) $15.65 - $17 with 2 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, 2024. Staff accomm available. Send resumes to Artur Pala palashoney@ hotmail.com or fax 780 694 2282.

HONEY MEADOWS FARM is located in Foothills County, Alberta. We are looking to hire 14 beekeepers for the 2024 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:84120 - $16.52/ 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

NOLTE APIARIES at 55503 Rge Rd 260 Sturgeon County, AB. T8R 0T6. Seeking 4 APIARY TECHNICIANS with 3+ yrs experience in Canadian commercial beekeeping. Education notrequired. Salary $16.52 - $24/hr. Job duties: bee colony management, honey harvesting. Seeking 6 APIARY WORKERS NOC8431 wage $16.52-$22/hr. 1yr experience & education notrequired. Job duties assist with bee colony management & honey harvesting. Seeking 4 Apiarylabourers wage $16.52-$20/hr. No experience, no education. Job duties honey harvesting.All positions manufacturing & assemble hive equipment & handle heavy loads. Seasonal: March to November 2024. 40+hrs/ wk. Valid driver’s license an asset. Apply by e-mail bee.farmerjob@gmail.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 2024) in Guy, AB. Wages will be set by the NOC guidelines and is currently $16.52 per hour, with a possibility of a bonus. 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 501049th Street in Guy, AB, T0H 1Y0. The hamlet of Guy is located in the Municipal District of Smoky River. Applications accepted by email to hr@honeybunny. ca or by fax: 780-925-2943.

WOLFE HONEY COMPANY INC. is seeking an Apiary Manager for the 2024 beekeeping season. Must be able to communicate fluently in Spanish and English. Must be detailed oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal skills and have a minimum of 3 years working in a Canadian style beekeeping operation. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to maintain equipment. Must be able to keep detailed field and production records. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies, coordinating the moving of bee colonies, plan

daily work duties with staff, etc.  Year round employment and accommodation available. $20-$24/hr. We are located in Guy, AB.  Serious inquiries only Please contact Gilbert Wolfe at 780-925-2282 or email gilbert@honeybunny.ca

KEMP HONEY LTD. located 1 mile west of High Prairie, AB., (74401 RR173) is seeking:

1 APIARY TECHNICIAN NOC 84120 for full time (40hrs+/week) seasonal employment. $17.44-$22/hr depending on experience. May thru October 2024. Must have a minimum 2 years (seasons) in a Canadian style commercial apiary. Duties include:

• Caring for bee colonies in appropriate manner.

• Production and replacement of bee equipment

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

• Harvest and package honey.

• Drive (including standard transmission single axle)

• Daily maintenance of equipment.

• Beeyard maintenance.

1 APIARY SUPERVISOR NOC 82030 $17.44-$22/ hr. (dependant on experience) for full time (40hrs+/ week) year-round employment. Duties include:

• Caring for bee colonies in appropriate manner.

• Production and replacement of bee equipment

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

• Harvest and package honey.

• Drive (including standard transmission single axle)

• Daily maintenance of equipment.

• Beeyard maintenance.

• Coordinate and organize beeyard operations.

• Work independently or in a team.

• Maintain records.

• Communicate effectively to management.

All positions must be able to work with bees. Some early morning, evening and weekend work will be required. Must be physically fit and able to work in a hot fast paced environment with minimal supervision. Apply to elkhoney@yahoo.com.

MOONDANCE HONEY INC located at 55063 TWP RD 704 has the following positions for the 2024 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

SUPERNUC APIARIES llocated near Granum, AB (251032 TWP RD 104) has the following positions for the 2024 season. APIARY TECHNICIAN (NOC 8431) 1 position; wage starting at $16.52 - $22.00/hr, and APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) 2 positions: starting at $16.52 - $20.00/hr, needed full time (45+ hrs/wk) from Mar 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024. 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 queen-rearing 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 and repairing bee equipment, moving hives, harvesting and extracting honey, and winter preparation. Some evening, night and weekend work will be required.  Accommodations 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.

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

MEIJER HONEY FARM is looking for applicants for the 2024 season. All positions are F/T on a seasonal basis from Feb 2024-Oct 2024. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honeybees. Position may require some evening and weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment.17

APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 84120) F/T (40+ hrs./wk.) starting at $16.00 -$22.00/hr. depending on experience. (Possible bonus). Must have a minimum of 1 year (season) experience working fulltime on a Canadian commercial Farm. Duties include Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner. Manual labor of apiary. Coordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment. Recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/controls. Harvesting honey, extraction, package honey, pollen, and beeswax. Team -player who can also work well independently. Drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintenance on vehicles. Operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts & pumps). Conduct bee yard maintenance. Maintaining field and/or production records. Monitoring and reporting to management. Contact: Meijer Honey Farm -181072 TWP-RD 32-4 Box 295 Delia, AB T0J OWO Email: meijerhoneyfarm@outlook.com

SEVERSON HONEY FARM at 48143 Range Rd 204 Camrose, AB, requires 3 Apiary Supervisors/Forman (noc8253) for the 2024 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

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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 ($17.00-$22/ hr depending on experience. Bonuses possible) February thru November 2024. 1-2 positions may become year round. Must have a minimum of 2 years (seasons) working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial apiary in the min. capacity of Apiary Assistant or General Farm Worker. Duties include:

• Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner.

6 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 85100) for full time (40+ hrs/wk) employment ($16.55-$19.00/hr. depending on experience. Bonuses Possible) February thru November 2024. 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.

BLISSFUL BEE APIARY LTD.

Located at 6308 HWY 624 Tomahawk Alberta, T0E2H0 Is seeking 2 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 85100) from April 1. 2024 to October 31, 2024. Full time seasonal employment . (40+Hours/ week, wages starts from $17.44 / Hour. Duties includes: Assisting Beekeeper in caring for bees/ help making splits & Nucs/ Harvesting and Extracting honey/ helping to feed and bees medication treatment. No experience is necessary as on the job training given, however ,is an asset. Workers accommodation is provided. Apply by email: blissfulbeeapiary@yahoo.com

• 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.

• Assisting with the bee yard and 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

APIARY SUPERVISOR WITH EXTRA SKILLS: SPIRIT HILLS

SERVICES is looking for a full-time Apiary Supervisor with wine making skills and orchard management skills. This position requires good knowledge of apiary management, and the wine making & fermentation process; with a minimum of 1 year experience. Also must be able to drive forklift, bobcat and other equipment, and be skilled in orchard care. Supervising, coaching and teaching skills are important to be successful in this position. Given the difficulty of producing flower wine, a well developed palate is essential A good working knowledge of English is also essential. Wages will range between $23 and $25 per hour, depending on experience. To apply for this position please email hugo@spirithillswinery.com, and include a full resume, cover letter and references. ALL qualified applicants will be considered. Interested persons indicating the required experience will be contacted for an interview.

MEIJER HONEY FARM DOWNSIZING

FOR SALE- 1000 doubles - 1000 single splits. Queens made June, 2024 Saskatraz stock. Available end of April beginning of May. Email meijerhoneyfarm@outlook.com or call 403 857 8077

USED POLLEN TRAPS FOR SALE

Used pollen traps for sale @ $10 per piece. There are 1133 boxes, and 1190 trays for in the boxes. Seller: Severson Honey Farm Contact #: 780-608-0076.

Contact email: rads@netkaster.ca or sarah. seversonhoney@gmail.com

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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

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

PARADIS VALLEY HONEY LTD. Has the folllowing for sale: 400- 5 frame Bee Nucs available. $325.00 each (minimum purchase 2.

IMPORTANT: **Nucs must be picked up **Pick up available in April-May-June in either Watino AB or Aldergrove BC **Discount of $25/nuc available on large quantity (100+) orders Call Danny for more info: 780-837-0302.

Used Beekeeping Equipment For Sale Hive Equipment: Full Size 10 Frame Supers, Bottom Boards, 10 Frame Hive Covers, Inner Covers, Entrance Reducers, Reflective Winter Wraps, 10 Frame Metal Queen Excluders, Feeder Top Boxes, Feeder Pails with Lids, 4 Frame Nuc Boxes Plastic, 4 Frame Nuc Boxes Wooden, Mite Grids. Tools and Protection: Full Body Protective Suit, Bee Keeping Jackets – plus more items… Harvesting and Processing: Maxant 3100C Spinner and Stand, Electric Honey Uncapping Knife, Uncapping Fork. Please see full ad at: https://www.albertabeekeepers.ca/classified/ used-beekeeping-equipment-for-sale/ D. Christensen, Contact #: 403-828-2437, dachristensen4@gmail.com

THRIVE HONEY INC – COALDALE AB

4-5 frame Nucs. $300/nuc for orders of 10 or greater. Volume discounts available. Delivery can be negotiated. Limited supply, first come first serve. Email: sales@thrivehoney.ca Call: Landen 403-308-8504

400 SINGLES AVAILABLE 3RD WEEK OF MAY. $425 per colony. Boyle AB. Call Curt at 780-340-9252.

FOR SALE: DOWNSIZING. Selling a few hundred single colonies early to mid May. 2023 Queens, mostly Maybee Apiaries (Lamont, AB) & Saskatraz stock. Treated with Thymovar and Oxalic sublimation fall of 2023 and Apivar this spring. Commercial equipment. 9 frames, super, bottom board & lid. Inspected by Alberta Agriculture. $450/unit. Price negotiable for numbers over 20. When the hives go, we will also be selling 2000 9 frame honey supers. $50/ unit. Price negotiable over 50.

Call or text Dave, T’N’T Apiaries, Ardmore, AB. 780-812-0011. tntbees@mcsnet.ca

MEIJER HONEY FARM: FOR SALE 10 frame splits made in June from Saskatraz stock. Only frames and bees. $350 1st week of May they should have 4-6 frames of brood. Strong double brood chamber hives. $500 5 frame nucs with 2024 queens available end of May beginning of June 250. Purchase large quantities we can negotiate price Contact Joe 403-364-2179

5 FRAME NUCS: Golden Ears Apiaries Inc is selling 5 frame Nucs with 2024 queen available now onwards $300. We also make Nucs in your equipment. $300 Overwintered doubles also for sale. Call for pricing. 778 882-6254 serious inquiries only… no Sunday calls. Business hours only please.