Contractor - Urban Beekeeper Ottawa
Contractor - Urban Beekeeper Ottawa
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15-03-2025
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Job Description
Job Title: Contractor Urban Beekeeper
Location: Ottawa Onsite
Type of contract: Independent contractor partnership
Time commitment:Flexible
Starting date: March 2025
Are youa Beekeeper looking to connect people in cities to nature by sharing your passion with clients We might just have the right opportunity for you !
Alvole is looking for Beekeepers contractors in Ottawa to do what they are the best at: beekeeping !
About Alvole
At Alvole we believe in doing work that makes an impact no matter what position you hold in the organization. Rooted in urban beekeeping Alvole has evolved into a thriving organization with a passionate workforce of 175 individuals working across 50 cities in Canada the UnitedStates and Europe. Together we share a common goal to create a naturepositive impact by connecting people to nature in urban settings. Primarily servicing the commercial real estate industry Alvole is committed to promoting sustainable practices and creating a positive impact on the environment through our innovative nature solutions.
Alvoles impactdriven Culture is centered around its values:
We do meaningful work
We grow together
We share our passion
We push boundaries
We choose optimism
We dont believe in values for the sake of having them. Alvole 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 nonnegotiable 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 weve set out to build for our team members and the impact weve committed to making with our product.
About the role
- 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:
- Installation
- Routine maintenance
- Data collection
- Recordkeeping
- Pest / parasite control
- Facilitating educational workshops.
- Drive regularly in your city including to client sites yards equipment and bee suppliers.
- 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 Alvole 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 Alvole.
Skills
- Autonomous resultsdriven and goaloriented.
- Sensitive to Alvoles mission and Alvoles standard in terms of clients engagement.
- Resourceful with a demonstrated ability to anticipate change and proactively adjust priorities and strategies accordingly.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Comfortable working alone.
- Good communicator inperson
Requirements
Essential
- Experience in beekeeping.
- Comfortable working at heights and willingness to work in buildings.
- Comfortable with public speaking or presenting to a group in French and English.
- Interest in pollinators beekeeping urban greening and/or Environmental Social Governance.
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record. Comfortable driving in cities.
- 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)
- Comfortable using online communications tools e.g. Gmail Google Workspace digital inspections and scheduling software
- Willingness and ability to work when our services need to be provided
Desired
- Customer service experience is an asset
Our commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Alvole 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 Alvole 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 persons contributions.
We encourage any applicant requiring an accommodation to contact .
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