vineyard worker

Gallucci Winery; Whitchurch-Stouffville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the agricultural sector is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves hands-on work in vineyard management, including planting, cultivating, and harvesting grapes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be a reliable team player. The position offers the opportunity to work independently while contributing to the growth of high-quality crops. If you are passionate about agriculture and eager to learn, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Mentorship programs for newcomers

Networking opportunities for youth

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in agricultural tasks related to vineyard management.
• Ability to operate farm machinery and maintain crops effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage growth of vines, including planting, fertilizing, and harvesting.
• Operate farm machinery and ensure cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team Player

Quick Learner

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Farm truck

Tractor

Fertilizer applicator

Planting equipment

Sprayer or duster

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Mixing fertilizer
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Seed cutting
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Soil fertility programs
• Weaning

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Grapes
• Vineyard

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Tractor
• Fertilizer applicator
• Planting equipment
• Sprayer or duster
• Hand tools

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

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
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Gloves
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth