Farm worker, fruit

Quails' Gate Vineyards Estate Winery LtdThis link will open in a new window; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Job summary

Quails' Gate Vineyards Estate Winery Ltd in Canada is seeking farm laborers to support vineyard maintenance and harvest activities at rural sites near West Kelowna. The role involves outdoor viticulture work, soil and vine care, irrigation, pruning, and seasonal harvesting.

Candidates should be able to work independently in all weather conditions, perform repetitive tasks, and comply with safety protocols. Staff accommodation and transportation options may be provided in line with site

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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
• 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

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

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