vineyard worker

Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local winery in Southwestern Ontario seeks individuals for farming responsibilities. The role involves applying hoeing techniques, harvesting vegetables, and managing vineyards. Candidates must be prepared for physically demanding work in varying weather conditions. There is no option to work remotely. Staff accommodation is provided, and experience in farming is an asset.

Benefits

Staff accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Experience in farming or viticulture is an asset.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• Hand harvesting vegetables.
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy, and grapes.
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• Tie and secure plants.
• Weeding and harvesting crops.

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:

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Outdoors
• Viticulture
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided
• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks:

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Harvest crops

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Grapes
• Tomatoes
• Vineyard

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking