Harvest Helper

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.

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Job Title: Harvest Helper
Location: Calgary - On-site
Type of contract: Seasonal, Full-time (40h/week)
Starting date: Seasonal contract
Starting Salary: 20.67$/hour

About the role

As a Harvest Helper, you’ll work alongside our Urban Beekeepers during the honey harvest season, helping collect and transport honey boxes from beehives located across the city.

This is a hands-on, physical role that involves working at client sites and in our warehouse. You’ll support our beekeepers throughout their harvest routes and help ensure harvested honey boxes are safely transported and prepared for shipment to our centralized extraction facility.

What you'll do as a Harvest Helper:

• Accompany Urban Beekeepers to harvest honey boxes from client beehives located on rooftops and/or ground-level sites.
• Assist beekeepers with the physical tasks involved in honey harvesting.
• Support client communications and help ensure positive and professional interactions while on client sites.
• Help load and unload honey boxes from vehicles and move them onto pallets in the warehouse.
• Assist with the transportation and organization of honey boxes between client sites and the warehouse.
• Assist with shipping logistics to transport honey boxes to our centralized extraction facility.
• Help maintain a clean and organized work environment throughout harvest activities.
• Work closely with Urban Beekeepers and other team members to keep harvest days organized and running smoothly.

What we are looking for:

Essential

• Valid driver’s license for more than 3 years and in good standing.
• Previous experience in a physical or hands-on role.
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working in hot weather and physically demanding conditions.
• Comfortable working around bees.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Clean and organized approach to work.
• Good team spirit and willingness to work closely with others.
• Customer service mindset and professional attitude when interacting with clients.
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks.
• Reliable and ready to contribute during a busy seasonal period.