Lead Beekeeper - Burnaby, Canada - Alvéole

Alvéole

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Start date :
as soon as possible

Who we are?
Alvéole is a Montreal-based social company cultivating greener cities and more connected communities in 40 cities worldwide.

The certified B Corp and 1% for the Planet member brings nature-based solutions such as honey bee hives, pollinator habitat, and bee-friendly gardens to buildings in cities and monitors their impact with technology, to help clients meet their ESG goals and be agents of positive environmental and social change.

We're a fast-growing company that just closed a Series A equity investment round, and we've doubled our revenues every year since our founding in 2013.

What's in It for You?

40h/week permanent fulltime contract
Vacation: 10% of gross salary accumulated in reference year
Group insurance plan after three months of work
An entrance salary of $18.54/h with opportunities for rapid advancement within the structure
Reimbursement of telephone operator fees of up to $55 per month
The reimbursement of clothing expenses up to $125 annually
Work for a company that is at the forefront of the ESG movement, driving change and positive impact in urban landscapes.
A teamoriented work environment that encourages initiative and leadership

Roles and responsibilities of our Urban Beekeepers:
Reporting to the Beekeeping Team Manager, the Lead Urban Beekeeper oversees beekeeping operations for their city. This is a full-time, permanent position in accordance with Alvéole's current policies.

Oversee the finding, organizing, and maintenance of the city's bee yards.
Manage hive splits and the creation of new hives, including queen pickups, queen banks, queenrearing, planning brood drops, and recordkeeping.
Implement systems to ensure that hives or brood are continually available in order to boost client hives throughout the season, that readytodeliver hives are always clearly marked, and that all beerelated logistics are easily coordinated with the beekeeping team (including hive moving, delivery, removal).
Update Beekeeping Training Day Notes (according to city specificities)
Lead all beekeeper training days with the Beekeeping Team Manager (BTM).
Directly train and coach beekeepers (Beekeeper Training Days, at client sites)
Take calls/texts from beekeepers with questions related to their hives throughout the day and advise them on how to best address any issues.
Proactively seek information about client hives and coordinate with the beekeeper who manages them to ensure that they are on target.
Participate in the development and implementation of IPM strategies for your city and team.
Consult and coordinate with BTM and Collaborate with Beekeeping Field Specialist on goals for the season and cycle and any planned revisions.
Responsible for registering hives for district/city
Responsible for managing the # of queens, hives, equipment for city
Responsible for setting and achieving hive targets for city
Organize, clean, and maintain equipment, supplies, and warehouse space throughout the season.
Build relationships with businesses, schools, and other organizations through inperson and online communication tools.

As needed:

Manage a small number of client accounts and be their main point of contact throughout the season for onboarding, communications, coordination, and contract renewals
Manage all of your clients' beehives, including rooftop installation of new hives, swarm prevention, routine maintenance, pest and parasite control, and educational workshops.
Follow standard operating procedures to provide quality service, practices, and client experience.

Requirements:

Valid driver's license with good driving record
Commitment to learning the principles of beekeeping through company training and personal initiative
Public speaking experience
Comfortable with the reality of beekeeping hazards (stings, heavy lifting) Comfortable working at heights
Strong interpersonal, teamwork and autonomous working skills
Organizational and planning skills
Good communication skills