Contractor Urban Beekeeper | Nanaimo

Job Title : Contractor - Urban Beekeeper

Location : Nanaimo BC - On-site

Type of contract : Independent contractor partnership

Time commitment : Flexible

Starting date : As soon as possible

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 !

Alvéole is looking for Beekeepers contractors in Nanaimo British Colombia available 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 115 individuals working across 70 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.

Alvéoles impact-driven Culture is centred around its values :

We do meaningful work

We grow together

We share our passion

We push boundaries

We choose optimism

We make the customer win

We dont 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 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
• Record-keeping
• 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 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

Requirements

Essential

Desired

Our commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Alvéole we embrace diversity as a core part of our identity and success. We foster an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds experiences and perspectives feel valued. Our teams unique talents create a vibrant innovative workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We actively seek to attract and retain a diverse workforce celebrating differences that strengthen us. We encourage applicants needing accommodations to contact

Required Experience :

Contract

Key Skills

Business Development,ArcGIS,GIS,Bluebeam,Transportation Planning,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Project Management,Strategic Planning,Autocad,Economic Development,Urban Planning

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1