farm worker, fruit

Quails' Gate Vineyards Estate Winery Ltd; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Training paid by employer

Team building

Job summary

Quails' Gate Vineyards Estate Winery Ltd. is seeking a hardworking individual for on-site vineyard duties. The role involves tending vines, harvesting, field maintenance and adherence to safety protocols.

Experience in farming or viticulture, the ability to work outdoors in all weather, and strong reliability are essential. This position offers on-site work with opportunities for training and growth within the vineyard operations.

Qualifications

• Fieldwork experience in agriculture or viticulture is preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks daily.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clear fields of wood and stones.
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
• Weeding, harvest crops.
• Follow education policies and programs.
• Safety audits and staff meetings participation.
• Operate ATVs and follow health and safety regulations.
• Clean and maintain sidewalks and roads.
• Deleaf crops to accelerate ripening.

Skills

Stamina

Team player

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Quick learner

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Viticulture
• All weather conditions
• Farm

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• Urban area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Harvest crops
• Follow education policies and programs
• Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control
• Participate in field checks and verification
• Participate in safety audits and programs
• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
• Operate all-terrain vehicles (ATV)
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds
• Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Grapes
• Vineyard

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Piece work

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities