Description
At Arterra Wines Canada, we love inspiring the big and small moments that happen when our products are shared and enjoyed. For us it’s not just about what’s in and on the bottle, it’s what happens in people’s lives when we’re a part of them that keeps us thirsting for more and not resting on our laurels as Canada’s largest and most enjoyed wine company. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for people who do the same.
The Crew Leader is responsible for leading and supervising the seasonal crew in all vineyard job tasks and ensuring task performance meets specified expectations.In this role, you will communicate regularly with the Vineyard Supervisor and train crew members in all aspects of vineyard jobtasksalso reporting daily hours and work completed. Transportation of crew to the necessary work sites isrequired.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with the Vineyard Supervisor on work scheduleand tasks, job priorities, tracking ofworkers’completedhours and estimated completion times.Record andsubmitthe crew timecards to the Vineyard Supervisorsdaily.
- Implement the directives of the Vineyard Supervisor in the daily training of the crewandin all aspects of vineyardtasks andprocedures.Ensure OH & S practices are implemented and followed,ensuring employee safetyat all times
- Transport crews to vineyard destination(s).Split the crew as necessaryand executeworkloadasplanned
- Motivate the crew in achieving Arterra Wines Canadaobjectives.Relay the crew’s needs to the Vineyard Supervisor(s).
- Coordinate withthe Vineyard Supervisor in various other duties related to the vineyard work.
Qualifications
6+ years of viticulture experienceGrade 12, or equivalentViticulture knowledgeC or F driver licenseBilingual (English / Spanish)First aid CertificationWorking Conditions
The position involves working mainly outdoors. Exposure to summer and winter temperatures is to be expected.Exposure to work in areas with / near heavy equipment and machinery, sometimes on a daily basis. Loud noise is commonSome heavy lifting requiredPosition can be considered physically demanding due to long hours, continuous standing and repetitive movementsExposure to chemicals can be expected (mainly pesticides)Special Conditions
Must be available to work long hours including weekends, holidays and overtime during high seasonMust be prepared to take and retain Bus License (C or F)Compensation : $23.50 / hour