Urban Beekeeper | Toronto Toronto, ON

Alvéole inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal contract - Mondays to Fridays

Eligible

Job summary

Alvéole inc. is hiring an Urban Beekeeper in Toronto on a seasonal full-time contract (40h/week) from March 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026. The role focuses on managing client accounts, honeybee beehives, and pollinator-friendly projects, with regular city travel and hands-on beekeeping tasks.

You will build relationships with clients, lead educational workshops and coordinate logistics with our international team. A driver’s license is required and lifting up to 40 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• Interest in pollinators, beekeeping, urban greening and/or ESG.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record for city travel.
• Comfortable with beekeeping hazards (stings, lifting, weather).
• Be able to lift up to 40 lbs and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Follow Alvéole SOPs to ensure high quality service and client experience.
• Build relationships with businesses, schools and organizations in person and online.
• Onboard and be the main contact for client accounts including communications and feedback.
• Manage client projects across all Alvéole services: honey beehives, hotels for bees and pollinator gardens.
• Coordinate installation, maintenance, data collection, pest control and workshops.
• Drive regularly to client sites and organize equipment and supplies.

Skills

Beekeeping

Pollinators

Urban greening

Autonomy

Public speaking

Tools

Gmail

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

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

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 Alvéole’s current policies.

What you'll do as an Urban Beekeeper:

Client Experience

• Follow Alvéole standard operating procedures to ensure high quality service and client experience.
• Build relationships with businesses, schools and other organizations in person and online using Alvéole platforms.
• Manage client accounts, acting as their main point of contact including onboarding, communications, engagement and feedback.
• Manage client projects across all Alvéole 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 Alvéole 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.
• 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 :

• 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.

What’s in It for You:

• Seasonal contract - Mondays to Fridays
• Eligible