Urban Beekeeper - Part-time

About the role

Contract and compensation

• Seasonal part-time contract from August 24, 2026 to December 1, 2026.
• Hourly salary is CAD 20.67.
• The English description also states that the position is 40 hours per week, while the French description calls it full-time.

Workplace and schedule

• The role is based on-site in Montréal and includes regular driving to client sites, apiaries, equipment locations, and suppliers.
• The schedule is Monday to Friday, with occasional early mornings or late evenings depending on seasonal needs.

Client experience

• Follow Alvéole procedures to provide high-quality service and client experiences.
• Build relationships with businesses, schools, and organizations in person and online.
• Manage client communications, engagement, feedback, and project delivery.
• Install and maintain beehives, bee hotels, and pollinator-friendly gardens; collect data, control pests and parasites, and facilitate educational workshops.
• Represent Alvéole with clients, media, and members of the public.

City expansion and operations

• Support facilities including apiaries, warehouse space, workspace, vehicles, equipment, supplies, and storage.
• Coordinate harvest, extraction, data collection, and product fulfillment logistics.
• Support project sales through canvassing, site feasibility visits, and client referrals.
• Meet team objectives, communicate about planning and problem-solving, complete administrative duties, and respect the city budget.

Beekeeping and urban greening

• Maintain multiple honey beehives at client sites and in apiaries throughout the beekeeping season.
• Apply beekeeping best practices, including colony health activities and record-keeping.
• Contribute to internal expertise in wild bees and urban greening.
• Drive regularly and organize, clean, and maintain equipment and storage.
• Attend internal training on bees, beekeeping, and urban greening.

Essential qualifications

• Interest in pollinators, beekeeping, urban greening, and/or environmental, social and governance topics.
• A valid driver's license held for more than three years, a clean driving record, and comfort driving in cities.
• Comfort with stings, heavy lifting up to 40 pounds, inclement weather, and working at heights; training is provided for heights.
• Comfort using Gmail, Google Workspace, Slack, public speaking, and group presentations.
• Availability for seasonal schedule changes and ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, proactive, and problem-solving abilities.

Bonus qualifications

• Customer relationship management platform experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Beekeeping experience.
• Comfort with digital tools.

Benefits

• Eligible for healthcare benefits from the first day.
• Monthly telecommunications stipend.
• Team-oriented environment that encourages initiative and leadership.