Local Beekeeping Partner

About Alvéole

Alvéole is on a mission to connect people with nature in cities, one building at a time. As a certified B Corporation since 2018, we believe business can be a force for good. We partner with leading real‑estate companies to turn sustainability into an experience that tenants can see, touch, and feel, using rooftop beehives and educational biodiversity programs.

Position type: 1099 Contractor. Time commitment:
Flexible.

Start date:

As soon as possible.

• Maintain honey bee hives at client sites on a three‑week service cycle, performing tasks to support colony health throughout the season.
• Install new hives and related equipment at client locations.
• Conduct routine hive inspections and maintenance.
• Be responsible for complete honey harvest directly from the hives, targeting a yield of 30 pounds per hive per season, and manage the final delivery of the product.
• Collect samples and field data to monitor hive health and environmental conditions.
• Complete accurate record‑keeping and service reports using Alvéole’s digital tools.
• Perform pest and parasite monitoring and treat as required.
• Facilitate educational workshops and engage the public in beekeeping and biodiversity topics.
• Travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers regularly.
• Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alvéole’s services, including beehives, beehomes, and biodiversity data collection.

• Work for yourself with flexible scheduling and minimal oversight.
• Lead workshops and be an ambassador for pollinators, sharing your expertise with an engaged audience.
• Join a global beekeeping network for data review, troubleshooting, and growth.
• Receive a competitive base rate paid monthly for every contract you take on, regardless of season or weather.
• Custom scheduling built around your capacity and availability.
• Focus on bee health and client visits; internal administration handled by Alvéole.

• Hands‑on beekeeping experience and strong knowledge of hive health and seasonal management.
• Availability to service hives on a recurring schedule throughout the season.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfort using mobile and digital tools to log visits, tasks, and data (training provided).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially for record‑keeping and compliance.
• Professional, friendly communication style.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle.
• Comfort working at heights and moving freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, repetitive hand/finger motions).
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance.
• Comfort with beekeeping hazards (stings, heavy lifting, inclement weather, etc.).

Note:

This opportunity is best suited to beekeepers who manage their own colonies or already provide beekeeping services to clients of their own.

Language Requirements:
Some roles require proficiency in English and/or French. Specific language requirements for this position can be found in the qualifications section above.

Alvéole is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or military service. If you require an accommodation or adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiting partner know.

We may use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process. These tools assist our Talent Acquisition team; however, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.