General Farm Labourer
About The Position
Arterra Wines Canada Eastern Viticulture Department operates multiple premium vineyards across the Niagara Region containing a wide range of grape varieties, soil types, and growing conditions. We are currently recruiting General Farm Labourers for Seasonal Full Time positions for 2027. Applicants must be willing to work at this physically demanding job in all weather conditions at our vineyards located in Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0 and Lincoln/Jordan ON L0R 1S0 for a minimum of 40 hours per week. Applicants must be available to work from February to October. Wage range is $17.60 to $20.70 per hour depending on the skill requirements of duties performed.
Requirements
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Be able to work under conditions that require standing for long periods of time, bending, crouching, kneeling, and navigating uneven terrain when walking
Nice To Haves
- No education requirement
- Experience is an asset, but not required and training will be provided
Responsibilities
- 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 vineyard equipment were required.
- Primary duty is manual general vineyard labour.
- May include some tractor, equipment or vineyard vehicle operations for candidates looking for enhanced responsibilities and a willingness to be trained to take on these additional duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
