vineyard foreman/woman

Education: College/CEGEP.

Asset languages: Afrikaans.

Work site environment: Viticulture.

Work setting: Remote location.

Staff accommodation available.

Tasks:

• Develop specific plans to prioritize.
• Direct agricultural crops deleafing activities.
• Direct farm grooming activities .
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work.
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures.
• Maintain financial and production records.
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers.
• Maintain quality control and production records.
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations.
• Maintain work records and logs.
• Hire and train staff.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Supervision: 5-10 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

First Aid Certificate.

Type of product: Perennials.

Type of crops: Grapes.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Tractor.
• Forklift.

Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Large workload.

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Organized.
• Team player.

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 have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Shift.

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• 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.