vineyard worker

Government of Canada - Western; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Penticton is hiring for a role focused on managing grapevine operations. Responsibilities include maintaining vine growth, weeding, and harvesting crops. The position requires physical stamina in an outdoor environment with various weather challenges. No degree is required, but experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing growth of vines, canopy and grapes is beneficial.
• Ability to perform repetitively requires attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts.
• Tie and secure plants.
• Weeding.
• Harvest crops.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

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
• Cold/refrigerated

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Harvest crops

Experience and specialization: Type of crops

• Grapes
• Vineyard

Additional information: Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking