farm worker, fruit

Quails' Gate Vineyards Estate Winery Ltd; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vineyard company in West Kelowna is seeking enthusiastic workers to assist in maintaining vineyards and harvesting grapes. Responsibilities include clearing fields, managing vine growth, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates must be prepared for physically demanding work in diverse weather conditions, with accommodations available. No previous experience or education is required, making it a great opportunity for entry-level applicants.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Piece work

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On‑site housing options

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience in agricultural work preferred.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clear fields of wood and stones.
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
• Participate in field checks and verification.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand‑eye coordination

Physically demanding tasks

Ability to operate all‑terrain vehicles (ATV)

Ability to handle heavy loads

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Viticulture
• All weather conditions
• Farm

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• Urban area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Harvest crops
• Follow education policies and programs
• Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control
• Participate in field checks and verification
• Participate in safety audits and programs
• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
• Operate all‑terrain vehicles (ATV)
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds
• Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Grapes
• Vineyard

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand‑eye co‑ordination
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Piece work

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On‑site housing options
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities