Job Title: Contractor - Urban Beekeeper
Location: Kitchener, Ontario- On-site
Type of contract: Independent contractor partnership
Time commitment: Flexible
Starting date: March 2025
Are you a Beekeeper looking to connect people in cities to nature by sharing your passion with clients? We might just have the right opportunity for you !
Alvéole is looking for Beekeepers contractors in Kitchener to do what they are the best at: beekeeping !
About Alvéole
At Alvéole, we believe in doing work that makes an impact - no matter what position you hold in the organization. Rooted in urban beekeeping, Alvéole has evolved into a thriving organization with a passionate workforce of 175+ individuals, working across 50+ cities in Canada, the United-States and Europe. Together, we share a common goal - to create a nature-positive impact by connecting people to nature in urban settings. Primarily servicing the commercial real estate industry, Alvéole is committed to promoting sustainable practices and creating a positive impact on the environment through our innovative nature solutions.
Alvéole’s impact-driven Culture is centered around its values:
We do meaningful work We grow together We share our passion We push boundaries We choose optimism
We don’t believe in values for the sake of having them. Alvéole is full of diverse experiences and perspectives, but by necessity our values are what we all have in common - they are what bind us together as an organization, and they are a non-negotiable commitment to doing things differently. Our values illustrate the ‘how’ behind our approach to work, and we use them as a compass to keep ourselves on the path that will lead us to success the ‘right’ way. Values hold us accountable to the culture we’ve set out to build for our team members, and the impact we’ve committed to making with our product.
About the role
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Maintain honey beehives at client sites s on a minimum three week “cycle” basis, carrying out a variety of tasks to support bee health throughout the beekeeping season. Tasks include:
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Installation,
- Routine maintenance,
- Data collection,
- Record-keeping,
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Pest / parasite control,
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Facilitating educational workshops.
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Drive regularly in your city including to client sites, yards, equipment and bee suppliers.
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Engage with clients and tenants about the services Alveole offers (currently including beehives, beehomes, data collected through samples
Note: training sessions on workshops and expectations as set by Alvéole are offered to our beekeeping partner contractors.
Note: equipment such as Hive stand (1 per hive), Hive base (1 per hive), Bee boxes (3+ per hive), Inner cover (1 per hive), Outer cover (1 per hive) can be provided by Alvéole.
Skills
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Autonomous, results-driven and goal-oriented.
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Sensitive to Alvéole’s mission and Alvéole’s standard in terms of client’s engagement.
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Resourceful with a demonstrated ability to anticipate change and proactively adjust priorities and strategies accordingly.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong organizational skills.
- Comfortable working alone.
- Good communicator in-person
Requirements
Essential
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Experience in beekeeping.
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Comfortable working at heights and willingness to work in buildings.
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Comfortable with public speaking or presenting to a group in English.
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Interest in pollinators, beekeeping, urban greening and/or Environmental Social Governance.
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Valid driver’s license since more than 3 years and with a clean driving record.
- Comfortable driving in cities.
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Location to ship and receive and store beekeeping items
- Comfortable with the reality of beekeeping hazards (stings, heavy lifting, inclement weather, etc.)
- Heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs)
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Comfortable using online communications tools e.g. Gmail, Google Workspace, digital inspections and scheduling software
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Willingness and ability to work when our services need to be provided
Desired
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Customer service experience is an asset
Our commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Alvéole, we believe that diversity is not only an integral part of our identity but a driving force behind our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Our team is composed of unique talents, each contributing to the rich tapestry that makes Alvéole a vibrant and innovative workplace. We recognize the strength that comes from embracing diversity and strive to create a culture where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
In our pursuit of excellence, we actively seek to attract and retain a diverse workforce. We celebrate the differences that make us stronger as a collective and encourage an open and supportive atmosphere that values each person's contributions.
We encourage any applicant requiring an accommodation to contact [email protected].
