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Urban Beekeeper | Toronto

AlveoleToronto, Ontario, Canada · Posted 14 days ago
Full-time
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About us 🐝

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 the world’s leading real estate companies to turn sustainability into an experience that tenants can see, touch, and feel. Through rooftop beehives and educational biodiversity programs, we help our clients meet their environmental goals while engaging communities and strengthening their brands.

You can find our work in (and on) thousands of properties across North America and Europe, driven by a belief that business and biodiversity can thrive together.

Learn more at alveole.buzz


Job Title: Urban Beekeeper
Location: Toronto - On-site
Type of contract: Seasonal, Full-time (40h/week)
Starting date: Seasonal contract from March 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026
Starting Salary: 22.33$/hour
About the role
Reporting to the Beekeeping Territory Lead, the Urban Beekeeper manages a selection of client accounts and manages their honeybee and/or other service. This is a 40h a week position in accordance with AlvĂ©ole’s current policies.
What you'll do as an Urban Beekeeper:
Client Experience
  • Follow AlvĂ©ole standard operating procedures to ensure high quality service and client experience.
  • Build relationships with businesses, schools and other organizations in person and online using AlvĂ©ole platforms.
  • Manage client accounts, acting as their main point of contact including onboarding, communications, engagement and feedback.
  • Manage client projects across all AlvĂ©ole services: honey beehives, hotels for bees and pollinator-friendly gardens. Tasks include installation, routine maintenance, data collection, pest / parasite control and facilitating educational workshops.
  • Represent AlvĂ©ole and our mission to connect people in cities to nature by sharing your passion with clients, media and members of the public.
City expansion
  • Support management of facilities including yards for honey beehives, warehouse, workspace and vehicles.
  • Coordinate logistics in conjunction with international team members including harvest, extraction, data collection and product fulfillment.
  • Contribute to the development of city project sales including canvassing, site feasibility visits and asking current clients for referrals.
  • Be aware of internal Sales strategies
  • Meet personal and professional goals and objectives set by the Beekeeping Team Manager and Lead Beekeeper.
  • Communicate regularly with the Beekeeping Team Manager and Lead Beekeeper for planning, support and problem-solving.
  • Handle miscellaneous duties, clerical tasks and responsibilities as defined by the Beekeeping Team Manager and Lead Beekeeper.
  • Respect your city’s budget.
Beekeeping & Urban Greening
  • Maintain multiple honey beehives at client sites and in yards on a “cycle” basis, carrying out a variety of tasks to support bee health throughout the beekeeping season.
  • Adhere to best practices when carrying out a variety of tasks to support honey bee health throughout the beekeeping season including record-keeping.
  • Contribute to the internal development of wild bee and urban greening expertise in your city.
  • Drive regularly in your city including to client sites, yards, equipment and bee suppliers.
  • Organize, clean and maintain equipment, supplies and storage space regularly.
  • Attend regular internal training sessions to build skills and knowledge about bees, beekeeping and urban greening.
What we are looking for :
Essential
  • Interest in pollinators, beekeeping, urban greening and/or Environmental Social Governance.
  • Valid driver’s license since more than 3 years with a clean driving record. Comfortable driving in cities.
  • Comfortable with the reality of beekeeping hazards (stings, heavy lifting, inclement weather, etc.)
  • Heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs)
  • Comfortable working at heights (training is provided).
  • Comfortable using online communications tools e.g. Gmail, Google Workspace, Slack.
  • Comfortable with public speaking or presenting to a group.
  • Willingness to work occasional early mornings and/or late evenings depending on season needs
  • Results-driven, goal-oriented and autonomous.
  • Resourceful with a demonstrated ability to anticipate change and proactively adjust priorities and strategies accordingly.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • “Start-up” mentality; willingness to get involved in all aspects of the business.
  • Comfortable working alone as well as with a large team.
  • Comfortable with remote working.
Bonus points if you have
  • Customer Relationship Management platform experience.
  • Customer service experience.
  • Beekeeping experience.
What’s in It for You:
  • Seasonal contract - Mondays to Fridays
  • Eligible for Healthcare Benefits as of Day 1
  • Monthly Telecom Stipend
  • Work for a company that is at the forefront of the ESG movement, driving change and positive impact in urban landscapes.
  • A team-oriented work environment that encourages initiative and leadership

Titre du poste : Apiculteur.trice urbain.e

Lieu : Toronto - Sur place

Type de contrat : Saisonnier, Temps plein (40h/semaine)

Date de début : Contrat saisonnier du 1er mars 2026 au 1er décembre 2026

À propos du role :

Relevant du·de la Responsable de Territoire, l’Apiculteur·trice Urbain·e gĂšre un portefeuille de clients et supervise leurs projets d’apiculture urbaine et/ou autres services. Ce poste est Ă  temps plein, conformĂ©ment aux politiques en vigueur chez AlvĂ©ole.

Ce que vous ferez en tant qu'Apiculteur.trice Urbain.e :

Expérience client

  • Interagir avec les clients sur site et suivre les procĂ©dures opĂ©rationnelles standard d’AlvĂ©ole afin d’assurer un service de haute qualitĂ© et une excellente expĂ©rience client, que ce soit sur leurs sites ou lors de reprĂ©sentations dans la communautĂ©.
  • Entretenir des relations avec les entreprises, les Ă©coles et autres organisations, en personne et en ligne, via les plateformes d’AlvĂ©ole.
  • Assurer la communication avec les clients par le biais d’échanges en personne, d’engagements et de recueils de rĂ©troaction.
  • GĂ©rer les projets clients pour tous les services d’AlvĂ©ole : ruches urbaines, hĂŽtels Ă  insectes et jardins favorables aux pollinisateurs. Les tĂąches incluent l’installation, l’entretien rĂ©gulier, la collecte de donnĂ©es, la gestion des nuisibles et parasites ainsi que l’animation d’ateliers Ă©ducatifs.
  • ReprĂ©senter AlvĂ©ole et sa mission de reconnecter les citadins Ă  la nature en partageant votre passion avec les clients, les mĂ©dias et le grand public.

Développement de la Ville

  • Soutenir la gestion des installations, incluant les ruchers, l’entrepĂŽt, l’espace de travail et les vĂ©hicules.
  • Contribuer au dĂ©veloppement des ventes de projets dans la ville, notamment par de la prospection, des visites de faisabilitĂ© de sites et la demande de recommandations auprĂšs des clients existants.
  • Atteindre les objectifs fixĂ©s par le/la Responsable de Territoire.
  • Communiquer rĂ©guliĂšrement avec le/la Responsable de Territoire pour la planification, le soutien et la rĂ©solution de problĂšmes.
  • Effectuer diverses tĂąches administratives et autres responsabilitĂ©s dĂ©finies par le·la Responsable de Territoire Apicole.
  • Respecter le budget allouĂ© pour votre ville.

Apiculture

  • Entretenir plusieurs ruches chez les clients et dans les ruchers selon un cycle dĂ©fini, en effectuant diverses tĂąches visant Ă  prĂ©server la santĂ© des colonies tout au long de la saison apicole.
  • Appliquer les meilleures pratiques en matiĂšre d’apiculture, incluant la tenue de registres.
  • Contribuer au dĂ©veloppement interne des connaissances sur les abeilles sauvages et le verdissement urbain dans votre ville.
  • Conduire rĂ©guliĂšrement en ville, notamment pour se rendre chez les clients, aux ruchers, aux Ă©quipements et aux fournisseurs d’abeilles.
  • Organiser, nettoyer et entretenir l’équipement, les fournitures et l’espace de stockage rĂ©guliĂšrement.
  • Assister Ă  des formations internes rĂ©guliĂšres pour dĂ©velopper ses compĂ©tences et connaissances en apiculture et verdissement urbain.

Ce que nous recherchons :

Essentielles

  • IntĂ©rĂȘt pour les pollinisateurs, l’apiculture, le verdissement urbain et/ou la gouvernance environnementale et sociale (ESG).
  • Permis de conduire valide depuis au moins 3 ans avec un dossier de conduite vierge. À l’aise avec la conduite en milieu urbain.
  • À l’aise avec les rĂ©alitĂ©s du mĂ©tier d’apiculteur·trice (piqĂ»res, port de charges lourdes, conditions mĂ©tĂ©orologiques difficiles, etc.).
  • Soulever des charges lourdes (jusqu'Ă  40 lb)
  • À l’aise avec le travail en hauteur (une formation est offerte).
  • À l’aise avec l’utilisation d’outils de communication en ligne (ex. : Gmail, Google Workspace, Slack).
  • À l’aise avec la prise de parole en public ou l’animation de groupes.
  • Disponible pour travailler occasionnellement tĂŽt le matin ou tard le soir selon les besoins saisonniers.
  • AxĂ©.e sur les rĂ©sultats, autonome et orienté·e vers les objectifs.
  • DĂ©brouillard.e, avec une capacitĂ© dĂ©montrĂ©e Ă  anticiper les changements et Ă  ajuster proactivement ses prioritĂ©s et stratĂ©gies.
  • Excellentes compĂ©tences en communication et en relations interpersonnelles.
  • MentalitĂ© de type « start-up » avec une volontĂ© de s’impliquer dans tous les aspects de l’entreprise.
  • À l’aise pour travailler seul.e aussi bien qu’au sein d’une grande Ă©quipe.

Atouts

  • ExpĂ©rience en service Ă  la clientĂšle.
  • ExpĂ©rience en apiculture.
  • Aisance avec les outils numĂ©riques.

Ce que nous vous offrons :

  • Contrat saisonnier - du lundi au vendredi
  • Admissible aux assurances collectives dĂšs le premier jour
  • Allocation mensuelle pour les tĂ©lĂ©communications
  • Travaillez pour une entreprise Ă  la pointe du mouvement ESG, qui favorise le changement et a un impact positif sur les paysages urbains.
  • Un environnement de travail axĂ© sur le travail d'Ă©quipe qui encourage l'initiative et le leadership.

🌐 Language Requirements

Some roles at Alvéole require proficiency in English and/or French due to collaboration with clients, partners, and team members across North America. Specific language requirements for this position can be found in the qualifications section above.

💛 Inclusion & Accommodations

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.

đŸ€– Use of AI

We may use artificial intelligence (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.

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