vineyard worker

Government of Canada - Western; Oliver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is seeking agricultural workers for on-site roles in viticulture. Responsibilities include applying fertilizers, harvesting crops, and operating machinery. Training will be provided, and a valid driver's licence is required. The environment is physically demanding and requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and flexibility.

Benefits

Free parking available

Piece work financial benefits

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma is required.
• Will train for necessary skills.
• Valid driver's licence and own transportation are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers and manage grapes.
• Cut, pick, and harvest crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery.
• Weed and care for plants.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Manual dexterity

Tools

Farm truck

Forklift

Fruit harvester

Tractor

Fertilizer applicator

Sprayer or duster

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Asset languages

• Spanish
• Panjabi

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Cut agricultural crops
• 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
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Cut horticultural crops

Experience and specialization Type of product

• Perennials

Type of crops

• Grapes
• Vineyard

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Forklift
• Fruit harvester
• Tractor
• Fertilizer applicator
• Manure spreader
• Sprayer or duster
• Tillage equipment
• Hand tools

Area of work experience

• Irrigation and drainage

Automated systems experience

• Automated irrigation system

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

Benefits Financial benefits

• Piece work

Other benefits

• Free parking available