Local Beekeeping Partner

Alveole Partnerships•Calgary, AB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for local beekeepers to partner with us and share the world of bees with our engaged communities. As an Urban Beekeeper for Alvéole, you will maintain honey bee hives at client sites on a three-week service cycle, performing a range of tasks to support colony health throughout the beekeeping season. This includes installing new hives, conducting routine inspections, managing honey harvests, collecting data, completing record-keeping, performing pest monitoring, and facilitating educational workshops. You will also engage with clients and travel regularly to various sites.

Requirements

Hands-on beekeeping experience and strong knowledge of hive health and seasonal management
Availability to service hives on a recurring schedule throughout the season
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Comfort using mobile and digital tools to log visits, tasks, and data (training provided)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially for record-keeping and compliance
Professional, friendly communication style
Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle
Comfort working at heights, ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand/finger motions) and lifting up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Comfort with the reality of beekeeping hazards (stings, heavy lifting, inclement weather, etc.)
This opportunity is best suited to beekeepers who manage their own colonies or already provide beekeeping services to clients of their own.

Responsibilities

Maintain honey bee hives at client sites on a three-week service cycle, performing a range of tasks to support colony health throughout the beekeeping season.
Install new hives and related equipment at client locations.
Conduct routine hive inspections and maintenance.
Be responsible for the complete honey harvest directly from the hives (targeting a yield of 30 pounds per hive per season) and manage the final delivery of the product.
Collect samples and field data to monitor hive health and environmental conditions.
Complete accurate record-keeping and service reports using Alvéole’s digital tools.
Perform pest and parasite monitoring and treat as required.
Facilitate educational workshops and engage the public in beekeeping and biodiversity topics.
Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers.
Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alvéole’s services, including beehives, beehomes, and biodiversity data collection.
Complete digital records and service reports using Alvéole’s tools (e.g., Zuper).