viticulturist

Work site environment

• Viticulture
• Outdoors
• Vineyard
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Organize planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
• Manage overall operation of farm
• Purchase machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies
• Maintain financial and production records
• Perform general farm duties
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Staff recruitment and selection
• Prepare funding and grant applications and proposals
• Conduct safety training programs
• Assist in preparing annual budgets

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Chemical application certificate or licence
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Grapes

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Tractor mower

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required
• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available