Vineyard Worker - Jobs in Oliver, BC

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Job Type: Full Time, PermanentStart Date: As soon as possibleLanguage: EnglishMinimum Education: NonePositions Available: 1NOC Group: General Farm Workers (8431)NOC Job Title: Worker, FarmExpires in 23 daysExpires: 2021-07-16Posted: 2021-06-23Last Updated: 2021-06-23Job Location(s)537 Tinhorn Creek RdOliver, British ColumbiaV0H 1H0, CanadaJob Description#BeExtraordinaryAt Andrew Peller Limited (APL), we deliver the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle, occasion, and generation. Through collaboration, open communication, honesty, drive to win, and accountability, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.Who We AreWe are one of Canada’s largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.We produce some of Canada’s most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.We are seeking an extraordinary, enthusiastic Vineyard Worker to join our Tinhorn Creek Vineyards team. Tinhorn Creek Vineyards in Oliver, BC is one of the Okanagan’s most innovative and environmentally sustainable estate wineries with an extensive health and safety program. We have 120 acres of premium wine growing, in the heart of the South Okanagan. Vineyards on both the Golden Mile Bench and the Black Sage Bench. We produce roughly 50:50 white and red, and our two unique vineyard sites allow us to grow both Bordeaux and Burgundy varietals in addition Syrah and Gewurztraminer. We employ conventional and sustainable farming practices, to create our world class wines. We have a skilled team that you would enjoy working with.Reporting into the Assistant Vineyard/Maintenance Manager, the Vineyard Worker will be responsible for operating a tractor to maintain the current vines as well installing future vines to produce quality grapes, field work is required to execute our quality focused practices in our vineyard plan.We are looking for a teammate with:Tractor operation experience, with excellent driver skills, combined with a mechanical aptitude is requiredExcellent communication skills with the ability to multi-task; as well a “Can Do” attitude and enjoy working outdoors and in a team environmentAbility to adapt to unforeseen constraints of weather and work a flexible schedule during critical times of the seasonPhysically able to lift and carry up to 22 kg.Valid driver’s license and insurability by companyThis teammate will be accountable for:Performing specialized duties within the vineyard such as pruning, tying, suckering/shoot thinning, weeding, wire movement, leaf & fruit thinning, hand harvest and operating a tractor as requiredWorking with Vineyard Team to with the execution of the vineyard planInspection of tractor/equipment; calibrating equipment and use agricultural implementsApplying plant sprays following established safety procedures and may include field irrigationPerforming light equipment maintenanceSafely operating procedures, support safety programs and policies to safeguard personal safety, company property, environmental and team member’s safety.We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment.How to ApplyExpiring: Jul 16, 2021