vineyard foreman / woman

Government of Canada - Western; Penticton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional agricultural authority in Penticton seeks an experienced agricultural supervisor to cultivate and manage grape production. Responsibilities include supervising farm workers, ensuring safety and quality control, and operating machinery. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a valid driver’s license. Competitive benefits like a healthcare plan are provided.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in agriculture.
• Valid driver's license for transportation.
• Experience with vertical farming systems.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate on vertical farming systems.
• Maintain and manage growth of vines and grapes.
• Co-ordinate and supervise farm workers.

Skills

Cultivation techniques

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Fertilizer applicator

Tractor

Sprayer

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

• Organic farming
• Viticulture
• Dusty
• Hot
• Outdoors
• Tree and orchard fruit

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

• Cultivate on vertical farming system
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Tie and secure plants
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• 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

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

• Type of crops: Grapes

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fertilizer applicator
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Team player

Benefits

• Health care plan