Apply hands-on beekeeping expertise across Ottawa and surrounding areas as an Urban Beekeeper with versatile scheduling. Maintain healthy colonies and engage local communities.
Alvéole partners with local beekeepers working as 1099 contractors. You will service client hives, install equipment, monitor colony health, and harvest honey. The work also includes workshops, biodiversity conversations, digital records, and regular travel between sites. This opportunity suits beekeepers managing their own colonies or serving clients independently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain client hives on a three-week service cycle
- Install hives and related equipment at client locations
- Inspect colonies, monitor pests, and treat parasites
- Harvest honey and manage final product delivery
- Lead workshops about beekeeping and biodiversity
Requirements:
- Hands-on beekeeping experience and seasonal hive-health knowledge
- Availability for recurring hive service throughout the season
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle access
- Ability to lift up to fifty pounds without assistance
Bring colony management, client communication, and accurate digital record-keeping to Alvéole's Ottawa urban beekeeping network.