General labourer – farm

Canada Job Bank; Area E (Naramata/Greyback); On-site; CAD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Breeze Vineyards ltd. in Naramata, BC is seeking a General labourer – farm to join a small, dynamic team during the harvest season. The role requires self-motivation, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work early mornings from 07:00 to 15:30 outdoors.

You will perform tasks such as suckering, tying, weeding, harvesting, sorting and packing fruit, and maintaining clean work areas. No formal education is required; training will be provided, and long hours in dusty/cold environments

Qualifications

• Fluent in English or French.
• No formal education requirements stated.
• Training will be provided to selected candidate.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs (13.5 kg).
• Willing to work long hours outdoors and in dusty/cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Suckering vines.
• Tying shoots.
• Weeding vineyard rows.
• Harvesting crops.
• Sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
• Keeping the work area clean.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent French

Team player

Quick learner

Reliable

Job description

Lake Breeze Vineyards ltd. based in Naramata, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General labourer – farm who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job. The candidate must work the early morning shift from 07:00 to 15:30.

Employer Name: Lake Breeze Vineyards ltd.
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 8
Salary: $1,340 bi-weekly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Naramata, BC

• The candidate will be responsible for suckering.
• The candidate will be responsible for tying.
• The candidate must be familiar with the vertical farming system.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must clean the work area.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English or French languages.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.
• Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming and viticulture.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The employer will pay for the candidate’s learning and training.