fruit farm foreman/woman

Dorenberg Orchards Ltd; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in viticulture is seeking a Farm Manager to oversee the growth of vines and manage staff in Lake Country, BC. The ideal candidate will have solid communication skills and experience in orchard management, along with the ability to supervise farm workers effectively. Responsibilities include ensuring farm safety, quality control, and operating various farm equipment while maintaining detailed records. On-site accommodation available for the right candidate.

Benefits

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in viticulture and farm management.
• Skills in operating farm machinery, communication, and team coordination are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage growth of vines and grapes.
• Supervise work of general farm workers and maintain safety procedures.
• Operate farm machinery and maintain production records.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Automated irrigation system

Sprayer or duster

Tractor

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Viticulture
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Tree and orchard fruit
  
  

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties
  
  

Supervision

• 11-15 people
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Apples
• Grapes
  
  

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Forklift
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  
  

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
  
  

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site housing options