vineyard foreman/woman

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Afrikaans

Work site environment

• Viticulture

Work setting

• Remote location
• Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Direct agricultural crops deleafing activities
• Direct farm grooming activities
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Maintain financial and production records
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Maintain work records and logs
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Perennials

Type of crops

• Grapes

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor
• Forklift

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

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

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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