Viticulturist

Website 2674177 Ontario Inc.

$88,000 annually for 40 to 44 hours per week

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP
  • or equivalent experience
  • Agriculture, general

Experience

5 years or more

Work site environment

  • Dusty
  • Outdoors
  • Vineyard

Work setting

  • Remote location
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Clipping
  • Deleafing
  • Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
  • Mixing fertilizer
  • Tying
  • Weeding
  • Manage overall operation of farm
  • Maintain financial and production records
  • Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers

Supervision

  • 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • Grapes

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Tractor

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driver’s validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Tight deadlines
  • Work under pressure

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

  • Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • On-site amenities
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

To apply for this job email your details to thoddinott@hockley.com

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.
  • If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.



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