Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Asset languages: Afrikaans.
Work site environment: Viticulture. Work setting: Staff accommodation provided. Remote location.
Tasks:
Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
Pick row and orchard crops.
Sort fruits and vegetables.
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.
Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry.
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry.
Type of crops: Grapes.
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.
Ability to distinguish between colours.
Attention to detail.
Standing for extended periods.
Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Large workload.
Walking.
Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Personal suitability:
Efficient interpersonal skills.
Flexibility.
Judgement.
Organized.
Reliability.
Team player.
Values and ethics.
Quick learner.
Screening questions:
Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
Are you currently a student?.
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Shift.
Flexible hours.
Morning.
Experience: No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
Day.
Weekend.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
Support for youths:
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
Support for Veterans:
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans.
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans .
Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.) .
Support for Indigenous people:
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
Support for mature workers:
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) .
Supports for visible minorities:
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.
