Vineyard worker

Waldhof Vineyard; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Waldhof Vineyard located at 5225 Lakeshore Rd., Kelowna, BC V1W 4J1, is seeking a Vineyard worker. The role offers Seasonal employment or Full time, with weekend, overtime and early morning shifts. Salary is $17.40 hourly for 40–70 hours per week, and the site requires self-motivation and strong interpersonal skills.

Applicants must be able to work in outdoor vineyard conditions, handle up to 23 kg, and operate basic farm machinery. Own transportation is required, and parking is free on-site.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• Must be able to handle up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Able to work long hours in outdoor environments.
• Able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot and cold/refrigerated conditions.
• Worksite is noisy and requires focus under challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Hoeing between vineyard rows.
• Clear fields of wood and stone.
• Guide growing shoots into optimal positions.
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, canopy and grapes.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Remove suckers and water sprouts.
• Tie and secure plants.
• Weed and keep the area clean.
• Harvest crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Job description

Waldhof Vineyard is located at 5225 Lakeshore Rd., Kelowna, BC V1W 4J1. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Vineyard worker. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start the work at the earliest. It will be a Seasonal employment or Full time job. The assigned Weekend, Overtime and Early Morning may include shift timings.

Employer Name: Waldhof Vineyard
Position: Vineyard worker
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $17.40 hourly / 40 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 5225 Lakeshore Rd., Kelowna, BC V1W 4J1

• The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
• The candidate will be responsible for guiding growing shoots into optimal development positions.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
• The candidate must tie and secure plants.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate must clean the work area.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• Farm operations include organic farming and viticulture.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.

Type of crops

• Crops include Grapes and Vineyard.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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 willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate should receive Free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.