General Farm Labourer

Job Description :

We are currently recruiting for General Farm Labourers for Seasonal Full Time positions for 2024. Applicants must be willing to work at this physically demanding job in all weather conditions at our vineyards located in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Lincoln for a minimum of 40 hours per week. Applicants must be available to start Feb 6, 2024. Wage range is $16.55 to $19.30 per hour depending on the skill requirements of duties performed.

Duties / Responsibilities

• This position will require successful applicants to perform tasks related to vineyard operations : vine management including pruning, tie vines, plant / replant vines, water and train young vines, suckering and shoot thinning, weed control, hoe, canopy management including tucking, hedging, leaf removal, move catch wire, fruit management including bird, pest and disease control and fruit thinning, harvesting including placing bins, harvesting fruit, cane cutting, loading bins, vineyard and trellis maintenance including post, anchor and wire repair or replacement, removing rocks, filling holes, weed trimming around end post and anchors, maintenance of headland and operation of small vineyard equipment were required.
• The primary duty of this position is manual general vineyard labour and may include some tractor and equipment operations for candidates looking for enhanced responsibilities and a willingness to be trained to take on these additional duties.

Qualifications

Number of Openings 25