Vineyard worker

B&S Dhaliwal Enterprise Inc., located in Osoyoos, BC, is currently seeking applications for the position of Vineyard Worker. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities as soon as possible. The available positions are for Seasonal employment or full-time jobs. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: B&S Dhaliwal Enterprise Inc
Position: Vineyard worker
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $17.85 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: Osoyoos, BC

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Job Description

• The candidate must apply fertilizers.
• The candidate will be responsible for cutting crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for guiding growing shoots into optimal development positions.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing the growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
• The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
• The candidate must tie and secure plants.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and applying pesticides to crops as needed.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate will be responsible for cutting horticultural crops.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
• The ability to communicate in Spanish and Punjabi will be considered an asset.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible.
• The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should prioritize values and ethics.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The type of farm operation is viticulture, which involves cultivating grapevines for purposes such as wine production or harvesting fresh grapes for consumption.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and dirty conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate should be willing to work in a rural area, where most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
• The employer should not cover the candidate’s relocation costs; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.
• The candidate must be able to work in multiple locations to support employees stationed at various worksites.

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• The type of products is perennials.

Type of crops

• The crops are grapes and vineyards.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have experience operating a farm truck, fruit harvester, tractor, manure spreader, sprayer or duster, tillage equipment, and hand tools.

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in positions that require bending, crouching, and kneeling.
• The candidate must manage a large workload.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in a sitting position.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods.

Benefits

• The employer will provide Financial and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive a piecework facility paid at a fixed rate based on the amount completed rather than the time it takes to complete the job.
• In addition to the Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

dbemp2024@gmail.com

By mail

4114 Hwy 97, PO Box 546
Oliver, BC
V0H 1T0

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter