vineyard worker

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Organic farming
• Viticulture
• Hot
• All weather conditions
• Farm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clean the crops
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Cultivate on vertical farming system
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Mixing fertilizer
• Tie and secure plants
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Apples
• Grapes
• Orchard fruit
• Vineyard

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Fruit harvester
• Tractor
• Planting equipment
• Tillage equipment
• Hand tools

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

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
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• 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 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Quick learner