vineyard worker

Government of Canada; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Lake Country, BC is looking for hands-on agricultural workers to assist in viticulture tasks. Responsibilities include planting, maintaining, and harvesting grapes, along with operating equipment. The role requires physical stamina and teamwork. Suitable candidates should have reliable transport and be prepared for outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture or viticulture is an asset.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions.
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
• Harvest crops and operate farm machinery.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: Experience an asset

Work site: On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Viticulture
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Responsibilities

• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Experience and specialization

• Type of crops: Grapes

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Free parking available