agriculture foreman / woman

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Spanish; Castilian

Work site environment

• Viticulture

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Cut agricultural crops
• Direct agricultural crops deleafing activities
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Mixing fertilizer
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Maintain work records and logs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Type of crops

• Grapes

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Harvesters
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Forklift

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

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

• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Morning

Experience

• 5 years or more

Employment terms options

• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Transportation provided by employer

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

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

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination