vineyard worker

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Mixing fertilizer
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Seed cutting
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Soil fertility programs
• Weaning

Type of crops

• Grapes
• Vineyard

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Tractor
• Fertilizer applicator
• Planting equipment
• Sprayer or duster
• Hand tools

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

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
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• 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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Gloves
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

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