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Auctioneers- Buying or selling: Brandon (MB)
Fraser Auction Service Ltd serving beekeepers in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba for over 20 years. If you are thinking of buying or selling please call 1-800-483-5856 or 204-727-2001 or visit our website www.fraserauction.com

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GPRC COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING One-Year Program
COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING
A Unique One-Year Certificate Program
PROGRAM DETAILS
Start Date: January 9, 2012
Location: Fairview College Campus, Fairview, Alberta 1-888-999-7882
Student Numbers: maximum 12
PROGRAM COSTS
Tuition $4500 International ($9000)
Application fee: $60 International ($120)
Tuition deposit $250
Books & Supplies $500
Auxiliary Fees $800 (course fees, field trips, student health, etc)
Living Expenses approximately $5000
(5 months at Fairview College: student residence-500/month + food estimated at $1000/month) Note: it is expected that accommodation will be provided during the summer work experience
Anticipated Work Experience Income
Students are placed with commercial beekeeping operations for work experience from March through September and paid a salary for their work with an industry salary range
of $13.50 to $15.50 per hour.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The Theory of Apiculture (January/February)
BK 101 Basic Apiary & Field Skills 2(0-0-4) 8 weeks; 32 hours
This course addresses the practical skills needed for day-to-day commercial beekeeping operations. These include safety, truck & forklift driving and maintenance, loading and tying a truck, preparing brood chambers and assembling supers.
BK 110 Technical Woodworking 3(1-0-4.5) 8 weeks; 44 hours
This hands-on course is designed to give students basic skills with saws and woodworking equipment used to manufacture beehives and related equipment.
BK 122 Introductory Botany 1.5(2-0-1)8 weeks; 24 hours
This course is an introduction to the structures and functions of flowering plants, physiology of nectar and pollen, and crops that can be used in honey production.
BK 132 Honey Bee Biology 4(4-0-3) 8 weeks; 56 hours
This course provides an in-depth study of honey bees, their behavior and anatomy. Honey bee genetics, bee breeding and selection, and the colony will also be covered.
BK 133 Introduction to Bee Diseases & Management 1.5 (2-0-1) 8 weeks; 24 hours
This is an introduction to microbiology, honey bee diseases and the integrated pest management approach to disease management.
BK 134 Hive Management for Honey Production 5(2-0-7.5) 8 weeks; 76 hours
This `nuts & bolts' course is a practical introduction to all phases of beekeeping and honey production through the yearly beekeeping cycle.
www.gprc.ab.ca
March/September Courses:
BK 135 Queen Rearing 5(16-0-16) 3 weeks; 96 hours
This course examines the theory behind queen rearing, management practices involved in producing queens on a commercial scale, and a substantial field experience component. Course structure: classroom learning (1 week, 32 hours) + field trips/practicum experience (2 weeks of 32 hours each)
BK 200 Beekeeping Work Experience 5(0-0-40) 26 weeks; 1,040 hours
This is a 26-week paid practical work experience; students are placed with a commercial beekeeping operation.
The Business of Beekeeping (October/November)
BK 310 Food Safety & Regulations for Beekeepers 1.5(3.5-0-0) 7 weeks; 24.5 hours
Course is a study of government regulations, policies, guidelines, standards and certifications that impact honey production, processing, marketing. Includes honey house requirements and hygiene, current issues/trends for food safety and traceability.
BK 320 Business of Bees 5(5.5-3-2) 7 weeks; 73.5 hours
This course provides an overview of sound business practices in the management of an apiary. Topics include principles and practices for business start-up, budgeting, financial record keeping, computer fundamentals, information management, and resources for honey operations.
BK331 Advanced Management Options for Beekeepers 3(2.5-2-2) 7 weeks; 45.5 hours
This course is an in-depth study of various contemporary options to increase production, manage bees, or increase value.
BK 332 Product Processing, Packaging, and Marketing 4(2-3-1) 7 weeks; 42 hours
A look at honey house design, processing methods, value-adding options, packaging, market trends for honey, options for selling honey and honey-related products.
BK 333 Processing & Packaging Field Trip 1 (0-0-33) 1 week; 33 hours
This course is a week-long field trip to major honey processing and packaging facilities in Alberta. Students will visit various commercial processors, see many packaging and value-adding options, and have the opportunity to discuss processing and packaging with industry leaders.
BK 361 Integrated Pest Management 2.5(3-0-2) 7 weeks; 35 hours
Focus on the integrated approach to manage pests, diseases, parasites and other threats to bees/colonies and an in-depth study of monitoring, control strategies, and the safe use and handling of chemicals used to maintain hive health.
BK 365 Bees and the Environment 1(2-0-0) 7 weeks; 14 hours
This course provides a larger context for the practice of beekeeping. Topics include an overview of the industry in Canada, North America and globally, the evolution of beekeeping, the role of bees in the human food link, global issues and trends in beekeeping and the role of beekeepers in advocacy for bees and the environment.

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For Sale - Queen Cells
For sale : Queen cells ready for pick-up June and July. Mated queens
shipped June through September. Highlands Honey, 6-Z2 Old Kingston Rd.,
Portland, ON, K0G 1V0. Phone: 613-272-2091

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Bee Operation - For Sale: Oxbow (SK)
25 Hive Operation, passed inspection. Asking $7,000.00. Contact: Paul MacFarlane, 306-925-2001

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Bee Supplies- BeeMaid (Canada)
Full line of beekeeping equipment: suppliers
Alberta Honey Producers Spruce Grove AB 780-962-5573
Manitoba Co-operative Honey Producers Winnipeg MB 204-783-2240
BeeMaid Honey Tisdale SK 306-873-2521.

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Bee Supplies- Better Bee Cambridge (ON)
Complete line of beekeeping supplies. 265 Avenue Rd Cambridge ON. Phone 519 621-7430 or visit www.betterbees.com

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Bee Supplies- Country Fields Beekeeping Supplies Ltd, (NB)
Serving the needs of large and small beekeepers alike. Extraction equipment, medications, hive parts, honey containers, books, beeswax supplies, protective clothing. 1848 Rt 112 Upper Coverdale NB. Phone Ruth or George 506-387-6804 or visit www.countryfields.ca

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Bee Operation - For Sale: Tisdale (SK)
Bee Operation - Tisdale , Saskatchewan 700 colony operation , along with related equipment, could be sold seperately or as a unit.
Call for prices and information.......email...keays01@sasktel
Phone : 306 - 873 - 4273 or cell 306 - 873 - 8578.
Keays Honey Farm Inc. and ask for Dennis.

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Bee Supplies - Menthol Boards: Hamilton Bee Ranch (SK)
Please order early. Hamilton Bee Ranch Ltd. Box 1169 Nipawin SK S0E 1E0. Contact 306-862-4194 or fax 306-862-4193. Producers of northern Blossom Honey

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Bee Supplies - Honey Bee Medications: Medivet, High River (AB)
Medivet supplies oxytet-25, Fumagilin B, Formic Acid, Bee Repel, Apistan, FoulBrood Mix. For information on disease prevention and the role of pharmaceuticals visit www.medivet.ca or call 403-652-4441

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Want Queen Bees? Australian Queens Available
Quality, fresh caught Italian and Carniolan queens available until late May.
Contact: EQA Early Queen Arrivals, Peter Mewett, 1451 Baptist Church Road, RR4,
Stirling, ON K0K 3E0.
Phone: 613-395-3225, Fax: 613-395-1835.
Email: Info@earlyqueenarrivals.com
Online at: www.earlyqueenarrivals.com
Discounts for orders in excess of 200 queen bees.

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Bee Supplies-Cooks Bee Supplies (ON)
A complete line of beekeeper's supplies. Quality and service for over 70 years. Canadian Distributor for Dadant & Sons. 91 Edward St Aurora ON Phone/fax 905-727-4811 or 1-888-645-9722.

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Bee supplies - Mite Wipe Pads: Munro Honey, Alvinston (ON)
Safe and least expensive method for applying formic acid to control bee mites in honey bee colonies. Available at your local beekeeping supplier or call Davis 519-847-5333 or fax 519-847-5340 or email dbryans@xcelco.on.ca

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Bee Supplies-Vancouver Island Apiary Supply (BC)
Beekeeping supplies, equipment and glassware. Contact Larry or Marilyn Lindahl, 6456 Cowichan Valley Hwy Lake Cowichan BC, 250-749-3800 or visit www.thebeestore.com

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Bee Supplies - Screened bottom boards: Apinovar (QC)
Monitor easily with efficient design screened bottom board. Buy direct from warehouse pallets of 150 or more.Distributer FW Jones & Sons. Contact Jean-Pierre 819-828-3396 or visit www.reineschapleau.wd1.net

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Bee Supplies- Lewis & Sons Enterprises Woodenware: Austin (MB)
Quality woodenware boxes, frames and pine lumber, unassembled or assembled and/or wax dipped food grad finish. Also available at BeeMaid bee supply outlets. Call Murray or Adam Lewis 204-637-2277 or 1-866-800-2077.

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Bee Supplies -Apistan : Central Life Science, (Canada)
Up to 100% varroa control. Cost effective and convenient to use
Contat your favourite bee supplies company or
call 1-800-263-2740.

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Equipment For Sale - Austin (MB)
Complete 2007 60 frame Cowan extracting line all stainless/air package, Older Cook and Beals heat exchanger (aluminium/stainless) (no heat unit), 320 surplus brood chambers, 100 wax dipped sloping bottom boards, limited number of singles/doubles hives for sale. All items listed are in very good to excellent condition. For more information contact: Chris Rempel 204-637-2397, 204-872-2398 or cdrempel@mymts.net

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Strong Healthy Hives Available (MB)
Strong Healthy Hives in excellent equip. (doubles) available after September 5/2011. Contact: Chris at (204) 637-2397 evenings or e-mail: cdrempel@mts.net

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Bee supplies - BeePro, Mann Lake Ltd : suppliers (Canada)
Bee require proper nutrition to produce new bees and to increase longevity. Bee Pro is specially formulated for the best nutrition. Authorized dealers
Manitoba Co-operative 204-783-2240 or Alberta Honey Producers Co-op 780-962-5573 or Mann Lake Ltd 1-800 880-7694

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Help Wanted - 2 Apiary Workers : Vancouver (BC)
2 openings for Apiary Workers NOC 8431. Candidates must have at least 1 year of beekeeping experience in a Canadian style commercial apiary.

Apiary workers must be able to:
-handle, feed and care for honey bee colonies in an appropriate manner for the season
-assist in the production of queen cells, nucs, queens and/or replacement beehives
-recognize and report beehive health issues, and apply appropriate disease cures/controls
-move beehives
-collect and package honey
-drive and maintain vehicles including large trucks and forklifts
-maintain bee yards
-manufacture, assemble and maintain beehive equipment
-operate and maintain other apiary related equipment
-keep limited field and/or production records. Salary is 11.92/hour
Send resume to:
Emmanuel Bilodeau
3672 45th Ave. East
Vancouver, BC V5R-3G4
Or email to:emmanuelandhoney@yahoo.ca

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Bee Supplies- Benson Bee Supplies Ltd, (ON)
Bee supplies, beeswax and candle supplies. 8358 Victoria St Metcalf ON. Phone 613-821-2797 or 1-800-214-7366

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Bee Supplies-Sherriff Protective Clothing: suppliers (Canada)
Sherriff, manufacturer of fine beesuits for optimum performance.
Alberta Honey Producers Co-op Ltd, Spruce Grove AB, www.beemaid.com 780-962-5573
Flying Dutchman, Nanaimo BC 250-390-2313 flydutch@telus.net
CountryFields Beekeeping Supplies, Upper Coverdale NB info@countryfields.ca 506-387-6804
FW Jones & Son Ltd QC info@fwjones.com, 450-248-3323

www.bjsherriff.com. www.beesuits.com, www.beegift.com

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Bee Supplies- New and Used Beekeeping Equipment: Herb Isaac Sales (MB)
New and used beekeeping equipment, New supers frames and foundation, Ezyloaders and accessories. Call Herb Isaac 204-662-4401 or visit www.herbee.com

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Bee Supplies- TLS Tony Lalonde Sales Prt (SK)
Buys honey wax or propolis
Sells beekeeping supplies extracting equipment used or new.
Call Tony 306-931-0155 or email tonylalondesales@sasktel.net

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Bee Supplies - Silicon Moulds for Candles: Petawawa (ON)
Over 18 years selling high quality silicon moulds for making beeswax candles. The moulds do not require lubrication. Easy to follow instructions included in $5.00 catalogue. Cost of the catalogue is refunded on your first order. Contact: E. & R. Schmitt, 3468A Petawawa Blvd. Petawawa, ON K8H 1X3. Phone: Business 613-687-4335

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Help Wanted - Beekeeper to Manage Bee Operation (AB)
Looking for a beekeeper to manage bee operation of 2500-3000 hives. Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of beekeeping and managing a work crew.
Start date is negotiable. Can start as early as October. Bee season starts March 1.
Serious, knowledgeable applicants only. Please email or fax resumes to Jerry Poelman.
Email: jpoelman@xplornet.com Fax: 403-687-2410

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Help Wanted -11 Beekeeper Assistants: Langenburg (SK)
Full time beekeeper required
Beekeeping experience an asset. Apr 15 till Oct 31, $10.07 to $17.00 per hour. Glory bee Honey, phone 306-743-5469 or email DennisGlennie@sasktel.net for more information

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Help Wanted-Seasonal Beekeepers & Helpers: Nipawin (SK)
5 Full-time Seasonal Beekeepers and 10 Beekeeper's Helpers (apiary workers) for April to November 2012. Work is physically demanding, and includes hive management and maintenance. Wages $10.70 to $17.00, depends on experience.
Contact Yves Garez ph: 306-862-5979 fax 306-862-5974 or email y.garez@sasktel.net

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Exciting opportunity for a Beekeeping Instructor - Fairview (AB)
Grande Prairie Regional College has an exciting opportunity for a Beekeeping Instructor to teach courses in the recently announced Commercial Beekeeping program located in Fairview, Alberta (the heart of the Peace River region in northwestern Alberta). This program includes classroom study combined with a hands-on practicum. For more information visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers

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Help Wanted - Apiary Harvest Labourers: Kinistino (SK)
Help Wanted - Apiary Harvest Labourers: Kinistino (SK)
Seasonal Apiary Harvest Labourers wanted in Saskatchewan for work in a commercial honey production and bee rearing operation. Three full time seasonal positions for up to 7 months (April through October) for the 2012 season. Two full time seasonal positions for up to 3 months (July - September) for the 2012 season.

Apiary Harvest Labourers perform tasks such as:
- supering hives
- harvesting honey
- cleaning honey extraction and storage equipment
- honey extracting
- barrel moving, preparation, filling and storage
- manufacture, assemble and maintain hive equipment
- bee yard maintenance

Experience, valid drivers license and English speaking skills would be an asset but not required. Availability to work evenings, holidays and weekends is a must. Starting wages at $ 10.07/hr with subsidized housing options and potential for bonuses based on performance, attitude and character. Long hours, week-end and evening/night work may be required. Work is physically demanding and fast pasted.
E-mail resume to B's Bee Ranch Inc. at beeranch@sasktel.net

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Help Wanted - Apiary Harvest Labourers: Zenon Park (SK)
Seasonal Apiary Harvest Labourers Wanted for April to November 2012 in Saskatchewan Honey Operation. Wages commencing $10.07 hour. Contact Gerry Moyen
phone 306-767-2757 or Fax Resume 306-767-2626 email: gemoyen@hotmail.com

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Help Wanted - Seasonal beekeepers: Kinistino, (SK)
6 full time beekeeping positions for up to 8 months (April to Nov ) 2012.

Familiar with beekeeping an asset but not required if willing to learn all aspect of beekeeping with training by employer. Starting wages will be $ 10.07 with bonuses based on performances. Some week-end and evening work will be required during season for moving bees and bad weather during the week. Work is physically demanding and fast pasted.
E-mail resume to Bacon Apiaries at rbacon@sasktel.net or to dbacon13@sasktel.net or fax resume to 306-864-2451.

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Help Wanted - 4 Experienced beekeepers & 1 Honeybee Farm Supervisor - Pitt Meadows (BC)
4 experienced beekeepers wanted for February 15 - November 15, 2012, and 1 honeybee farm supervisor on a permanent full-time basis starting February 1st 2012. Preference will be given to candidates with queen rearing experience. Hourly pay rate $13 - $18, depending on experience. Send resumes to manager, Honeyland Canada Inc.
email: manager@HoneylandCanada.com

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Help Wanted - Two experienced Apiarists (NOC 8253): St. Andrews (MB)
Help Wanted - Two experienced Apiarists (NOC 8253) for up to eight months, April - November 2012. Must have at least high school graduation and beekeeping courses, a valid driver's license, at least 5 years experience in beekeeping. Hourly rate $11.00 - $14.00 depending on experience. Email CV and references to: margshoney@gmail.com

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Help Wanted- Beekeeper Wanted: Porcupine Plain(SK)
Experienced Beekeeper Wanted for the 2012 season April to October.
$12-15 per hour, Depending on Experience.
Contact Brad Lechler 306-278-2198, Porcupine Plain SK.

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Help Wanted- 4 Beekeepers: Shellbrook (SK)
Wanted 4 beekeepers for May to October 2012. Wages depending on experience.Contact Jason Rinas, Email: jasonrinas@hotmail.com or Phone: 306-747-7220 or 306-764-4303 or 306-747-3130.

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Help Wanted-25 Beekeepers Wanted: Nipawin (SK)
Full time beekeeping help, April to October 2012.
Beekeeping experience would be preferred. Wages start at $10.07 per hour. Contact Mark Knox, knoxapiaries@sasktel.net , 306-862-5657, Box 179 Nipawin,Sask. S0E 1E0.

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Help Wanted- Apiary Technician Mission (Farm Supervisor) (BC)
Golden Ears Apiaries Inc. is looking for 1 Apiary Technician (Farm Supervisor) NOC8253 on a permanent fulltime basis starting Feb. 14th. 2012 with an hourly pay rate of $13.96 - $16.00. As a skilled livestock apiary position, duties will include:
- Supervise employees
- Maintain field and production records and interact with external farm personnel
- Spring and fall bee colony management
- Handle, care, feed colonies
- Monitor, report and treat colony pest and diseases
- Produce queen cells, nucleus colonies, queens and replacement beehive
- Collect and process honey
- Move colonies
- Operate/maintain large trucks and forklifts and other apiary related equipment
- Maintain bee yards
Applicants must have 5 seasons of beekeeping experience in a large commercial apiary operation.
Apply with resume to Jean Marc at:
Golden Ears Apiaries Inc. 33197 Ito Place, Mission, B.C. V2V-3W7 jeanmarcledorze@gmail.com

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Help Wanted- 5 Beekeepers: Arborfield (SK)
Five beekeepers/ beekeeper assistants needed for north eastern Saskatchewan. Wages based on experience. Accommodation available. Contact Brent McKee Box 329 Arborfield SK S0E 0A0 or email honey.bee@sasktel.net or phone 306-769-8830.

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Help Wanted- Full Time Seasonal Beekeeper: Carlisle (ON)
We have openings for 2012. April through October. Beeyard and honey house work. Heavy lifting. No bee sting allergies please. Wages dependant on experience.
Send resume to John Van Alten, Dutchman's Gold Inc., 300 Carlisle Rd., Carlisle, ON L0R 1H2 or email: info@dutchmansgold.com

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Help Wanted - 10 Seasonal Beekeepers positions: Aylsham (SK)
Wages starting at $10.07 per hours based on experience and qualifications. Employment from April to October 2012. Beekeeping experience is preferred.
Send resume to Valleau Apiaries Ltd. by fax @ 306-862-3682 or email Dan @ valleau.apiaries@sasktel.net.

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Help Wanted - Experienced beekeeper : Vanderhoof (BC)
Experienced beekeeper wanted for the 2012 season, honeyhive
management, including pollen traps, assist queen rearing,
pollination. $14/hr, room available. Contact Jon Aebischer in
Vanderhoof, BC by email. juanaebis@sweetnechakohoney.ca

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Help Wanted - 6 Apiary Technicians: Mission (BC)
Looking for 6 apiary technicians NOC 8253 starting FEB 14, 2012 in beautiful Mission, British Columbia.
Candidates must be able to:
- Handle, feed and care for honey bee colonies in an appropriate manner for the season.
- Coordinate the production of queen cells, nucleus colonies, queens and or replacement beehives.
- Recognize, report and monitor beehive health issues and apply appropriate disease controls.
- Move beehives.
- Collect and extract honey.
- Drive and maintain vehicles (includes large trucks and forklifts).
- Maintain bee yards.
- Manufacture, assemble and maintain beehive equipment.
- Operate and maintain other apiary related equipment.
Apiary technicians must have a minimum of 3 years working in a Canadian style commercial apiary. 2 of the Apiary technicians must have a valid driver’s license. Salary is $13.00 to $14.00/hour.
Send resume to Jean-Marc at: jeanmarcledorze@gmail.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Help Wanted- Meskanaw, (SK)
2 beekeepers assistants required. April to October 2012. Wages 10.00 - 13.00 / hour depending on experience. cantact Calvin Parsons 306-864-2632 email parsonsfamily@sasktel.net

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Help Wanted- 2 Experienced Beekeepers: Honey Bee Centre Surrey (BC)
HONEYBEE CENTRE requires two (2) beekeepers for the 2012
season February 15 - October 15, 2012. Our company is situated
in the centre of the Vancouver metropolis. Wages are $13.00 for
workers with three or more years experience. A driver's license is
an asset. On-site accommodations are available at $300 per month.
Contact John Gibeau. gibeau@honeybeecentre.com. Visit our
website at www.honeybeecentre.com.

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Help Wanted- Experienced beekeeper : Porcupine Plain (SK)
Wanted: Experienced beekeeper (4-5 years) for fulltime position April-Oct 2012 in Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan. Wages based on experience $13-$15/h. Contact George Knudsen 306-278-3372

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Help Wanted - Full time seasonal apiarist : Argyle (MB)
Full time seasonal apiarist, wages are $12 to $15 per hr. depending on exp. job is physically demanding, must help with wrapping, feeding, making nucs, supering, pulling honey,
honey extraction, medicating hives, and winter preparation. Please
call Cal Grysiuk,ph./fax 204-831-7838, email acgrysiuk@shaw.ca, or
mail 83 Acheson Dr. Winnipeg, MB R2Y 2E8.

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Help Wanted - Full time, Apiarist Technicians and Assistant Apiarist : Austin (MB)
Full time, Apiarist Technicians NOC 8253, and Assistant Apiarist (Apiary Worker NOC 8431) are needed for honey farm near Austin, MB., for the 2012 season. 3 Apiarist Technicians: May1-Oct20: tending all apiary duties like hive management,harvesting, extracting honey and clean-up. $12.33/hour. Assistant Apiarist: July10-Sept10: duties: harvesting, extracting honey, clean-up. $10.10/hour. Send resume to C.R. Apiaries, box 358, Austin , MB., R0H 0C0, e-mail:cdrempel@mts.net

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Help Wanted- Seasonal Beekeeper Helpers: Rocanville (SK)
Help wanted - Seasonal Beekeeper Helpers
2 full time positions for 7 months March 21 - October 21 - 2012
4 full time positions for 6 months April 21 - October 21 - 2012
2 full time positions for 3 months July 3 - Sept 21 - 2012
Pay starts at $10.07 - $17.00 based on experience at B Strong Apiaries
Training on the job.
Contact: email Brian at bdstrong@sasktel.net
Fax: 306-645-4591

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Retirement Sale - Saskatoon (SK)
Retirement Sale: Approx. 100 beehives in good equipment. Available in June 2012, ready for production. Also a limited number of nucs, approx. 350 full depth supers with white comb, 50 frame maxant extractor, wax melter, Ford F250 4 X 4 Super Duty with hydraulic tailgate, etc. Phone 306-374-8130 or e-mail beez@sasktel.net.
Larry Richardson, 2805 Louise St., Saskatoon, S7J 3L2.

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Help Wanted - 5 Beekeeper Assistants: Good Spirit Lake (SK)
Help Wanted - 5 Beekeeper Assistants: Good Spirit Lake (SK)
Full time beekeeping required. Beekeeping experience an asset. Apr
15 till Oct. 31, $10.07 to $17.00 per hour. Howland Enterprises,
Inc., Phone 306-792-2044, Fax 306-792-2064 or email
sashahowland@howlandshoney.com for more information.

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Help Wanted: 12 Beekeepers: Shellbrook (SK)
Need 12 willing beekeeping workers for Apr. - Nov. 2012. Pay starts at $10.07 with bonuses based on performance. Training is on the job. Accommodations provided on rental basis. Contact Murray: 306-747-3299 email: hanniganhoney@sasktel.net

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Help Wanted - Wendell Honey
12 full-time seasonal positions available at Wendell Honey in 2012
• Apiarist Worker to
* help with Spring check manipulation.
* help with pest and disease control.
* assemble equipment
* help super hives
* help harvest honey
* help maintain beeyards
* help with Fall feeding, assessment and treatments.
* help to wrap bees.
• With supervision by an experienced apiarist
• Positions available from April 16 to mid-October 2012.
• Work is physically demanding. Experience one or more years (seasons).
• Wages $11.25 to $12.50 per hour.
email Isabel Wendell at isy@wendell.ca or fax 204 564 2568

12 full-time seasonal positions available at Wendell Honey in 2012
• Apiary technician to
* help with Spring check, hive assessment and manipulation.
* help with pest and disease control.
* help with grafting, making nucs, and raising Queens.
* assemble equipment
* help super hives
* help harvest honey
* help keep field production records
* help maintain beeyards
* help with Fall feeding, assessment and treatments.
* help to wrap bees.
• Positions available from April 16 to mid-October 2012
• Some experience working with bees
• Work is physically demanding.
• Wages $12.50-$17.00 per hour depending on experience with Wendell Honey
email Isabel Wendell at isy@wendell.ca or fax 204 564 2568

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Help Wanted - 3 seasonal beekeepers assistants - Arborfield (SK)
3 seasonal beekeepers assistants needed. In Arborfield, Saskatchewan. Work will be from approx. April 15 until Oct 15. Some experience with bees is necessary. Willing to expand training of qualified applicants. Wages negotiable based upon experience. Please reply, with resume and letter stating previous bee experience, to honey.bee@sasktel.net
Brent McKee (306)227-6091

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Honey Bee Queens For Sale- Russian Stock : Pilgrim Honey House (ON)
Serious breeding for improved genetics. Over 6 years of selection for hygienic and varroa resistance. Eggs, cells, queens, breeders, wide gene poll -14 families. Closed population breeding. We can ship aircargo to major cities in Canada. Contact Francois Petit, Pilgrim Honey House cell 613-577-6790 or 1-877-249-9523. Email brfrank@pilgrimventure.org. For information view www.pilgrimventure.org/pilgrim_honey_house.htm

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Honey Bees For Sale-Queen bees Australian and Chilean: EQA (ON)
Quality service and reasonable pricing for early season splits, requeening or pollination needs. Shipping from Toronto by air to major Canadian centres or courier to ON destinations. Arrival dates April through May. Contact EQA, Peter Mewett 613-395-3225 or email info@earlyqueenarrivals.ca. For more information visit www.EarlyQueenArrivals.ca

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Help Wanted - General Farm Workers: Pleasant Valley & Poelman Apiaries (AB)
PLEASANT VALLEY requires General Farm Workers (Harvest Laborer): 3 required, experience is an asset but will be trained, wage starting at $11.20/hr.Apiary workers (Low skill Worker): 7 required with a min. 1yr. experience, wage starting at $12.28/hr. Apiary Technician (Skilled Worker): 4 required with a minimum 2yr. experience, wage starting at $13.33/hr. All positions are to be filled for the 2012 Season. All wages are negotiable upon experience and productivity. A valid driver’s licence is a benefit. Ability to speak English is an asset. Must be physically fit. Email resumes to jpoelman@xplornet.com attn. to Pleasant Valley or fax to 403-687-2410 POELMAN APIARIES requires General Farm Workers (Harvest Laborer): 5 required, experience is an asset but will be trained, wage starting at $11.20/hr.Apiary Workers (Low skill Worker): 14 requiredwith a min. 1yr. experience, wage starting at $12.28/hr. Apiary Technician (Skilled Worker): 6 required with a minimum 2yr. experience, wage starting at $13.33/hr. All positions are to be filled for the 2012 Season. All wages are negotiable upon experience and productivity. A valid driver’s licence is a benefit. Ability to speak English is an asset. Must be physically fit. Email resumes to jpoelman@xplornet.com attn. to Poelman Apiaries or fax to 403-687-2410

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Bees For Sale - 1300 Hives
1300 hives of bees available after blueberry pollination in New Brunswick. Double brood chamber hives, migratory lids and pallets. 3 semi loads, available approx. by June 23. Free delivery to New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario. Call Chris 519-617-5503.

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Honey supplies - Foundation for honey comb: Fairview (AB)
For all your foundation needs, any size wired or without, organic or conventional, place orders by phone 780-835-2115 or fax 780-835-2873 or email tegart@telusplanet.net.

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For Hire Apiarist - Vanderhoof (BC)
For Hire
Northland Honey
Apiarist (Bee keeper with Mite and Queen breeding experience)
Permanent, full time, on call, overtime, weekend, day and evening
$16 hourly for 40 hours per week
To start as soon as possible
Must have completed high school
Must have a trade diploma/certificate of a course in bee keeping
Must have a drivers license
Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience
To manage overall operation of an Apiary, establish marketing programs, maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings, raise and breed honey bees.
This job is fast paced, working under pressure, tight deadlines, handling heavy loads and s physically demanding. Must be able to be flexible with lots of bending, crouching, kneeling and walking required.
We are looking for someone who can build up our honey production and would have experience with the Tracheal and Varoa Mites.
Email: l.northlandhoney@gmail.com
or send resume to: Box 1545, Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0

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Honey Supplies - Ross Rounds Inc comb honey equipment
Use round comb section by Ross Rounds Inc and see how this low cost investment can increase your profits. Call 1-877-901-4989 or visit www.rossrounds.com

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Honey Supplies- Glass Containers:Dominion & Grimm Inc.(Canada)
We work hard for you. Call for all your packaging needs. Phone 519-676-1914 or email heather@dominiongrimm.ca or visit www.dominiongrimm.ca

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Pollen Patties- Ready made for sale: Airdrie (AB)
Global Patties is faster better and cheaper than your other options. Order one of our standard options using yeast soy polllen or request your own recipe and size. we supply all ingredients or you provide. Call Mikde at 1-866-948-6084 or mike@globalpatties.com. For more information www.globalpatties.com

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Pollen, Propolis, Specialty Honey- Planet Bee Honey Farm Tours and Gifts (BC)
Retail/Wholesale and distributor pricing. Re-sellers wanted. Specialty honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, filtered beeswax. Contact 5011 Bella Vista Rd Vernon BC 250-542-8088 info@planetbee.co, or visit www.planetbee.com

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Wanted - Borage or buckwheat honey: Penauta Products,Toronto (ON)
Borage and buckwheat honey wanted. 100% pure honey. We are just north of Toronto. Call Henry Nauta, Penauta Products Inc. Phone 905-640-1564 or fax 905-640-7479

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Help Wanted - Grondines (québec)
Help wanted full time to start as soon as possible
Must have experience in bee keeping drivers license. Be able to work with farm equipment and truck, must be in shape physically, we have 800 hives, want to go up salary after talking quebec canada
Email : fermejmdsl@hotmail.com
Michel Larouche
705 chemin du roy Grondines (québec) g0a 1w0 418-268-3865 418-487-6977

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Wanted- Bees Wax Cappings: (ON)
Light Yellow rendered beeswax cappings wanted.
Contact Jo-Ann or Ian Fraser, busybeebeeswax@busybeebeeswax.ca
Phone: 613-478-3784

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Help Wanted - Seasonal Apiary Labourers - Saskatoon Area (SK)
Seasonal Apiary Labourers wanted for Saskatoon area commercial beekeeping/queen rearing operation. Four full time seasonal positions (April through October) for the 2012 season. Must have experience in hive maintenance, harvesting and extraction of honey. Knowledge of queen rearing an asset. Wage $12.75 -$15.00 depending on experience. Apply to a.j.robertson@sasktel.net.

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Wanted- Quality Honey : Billy Bee Honey, London (ON)
Billy Bee Honey wants your quality honey. For current market conditions call John Wakabayashi 1-800-789-4391 ext 230 or email john_wakabayashi@mccormick.com.

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Wanted- Quality Honey, beeswax and pollen: Odem International Inc, Rosemere (QC)
Odem International Inc. We consider you our partner. Call Elise 1-800-567-3789 or email elise@honey.ca. For more information visit www.odem.ca

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Wanted - Pollen : Apinutrition, Watino (AB)
Apinutrition custom pollen cleaning and drying services. Fresh frozen pollen available. Purchase of Canadian Pollen call Danny or Ginette Paradis 1-866-624-8175 or email forhoney@xplornet.com. For more information visit www.apinutrition.com

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Wanted - Barrels of White and Buckwheat Honey - (ON)
Wanted Barrels of White and Buckwheat Honey (Ontario) - 647-801-6690

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Wanted - Round Comb Honey Equipment: Milo (AB)
Used Round Comb Honey Equipment.
Supers, Frames, etc. Cobana/Ross Round Size.
Best Price. We pick up. 403-599-3953.
Summit Gardens Honey, Milo, Alberta. www.summitgardenshoney.com

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