Vineyard Labourer - Off-shore

awc; Oliver; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Arterra Wines Canada is seeking Vineyard Workers for 2027 season at our Oliver and Osoyoos vineyards in British Columbia. This full-time, seasonal position runs January 15 to November 15, 2027, with hours typically totaling 40 per week and wages from $18.25 to $19.75 per hour.

Candidates will perform manual vineyard labour including pruning, canopy management, fruit management, harvesting, and basic equipment operation; training is provided.

Qualifications

• No education requirement.
• Experience is an asset, but training will be provided.
• English communication; Spanish is an asset.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Available for early morning, evening, on-call, weekend, overtime shifts.
• Be able to work under standing for long periods and navigate uneven terrain.

Responsibilities

• Perform vineyard operations: pruning, tying, planting, watering, harvesting, weed control, canopy management.
• Operate vineyard equipment as trained; assist with irrigation and data collection when needed.

Skills

English communication

Spanish (asset)

Job description

Job Description:

Profile: Vineyard Worker - Seasonal Contract 2027

Vineyards in Oliver & Osoyoos, British Columbia

$18.25 to $19.75

Full Time January 15 to November 15, 2027

Company Summary

Arterra Wines Canada Western Viticulture Department operates multiple premium vineyards across the South Okanagan region containing a wide range of grape varieties, soil types, and growing conditions.

We are currently recruiting Vineyard Workers 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 Oliver and Osoyoos for a minimum of 40 hours per week. Applicants must be available to work from January to November 2027. Wage range is $18.25 to $19.75 per hour depending on the skill requirements of duties performed.

Duties/Responsibilities

This position will require successful applicants to 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 and loading bins; harvesting fruit, cane cutting, repairing 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.

The primary duty of this position is manual general vineyard labour and may include some specialized equipment operation with implements, irrigation duties including system build and repair, and fertigating, or pest and disease and vine health monitoring and data collection for candidates looking for enhanced responsibilities and a willingness to be trained to take on these additional duties.

Qualifications

No education requirement

Experience is an asset, but not required and training will be provided

English communication; Spanish is an asset

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Available for early morning, evening, on-call, weekend, overtime shifts

Be able to work under conditions that require standing for long periods of time, bending, crouching, kneeling, lifting and navigating uneven terrain when walking

Number of Openings: 40 positions at basic level + 30 positions with enhanced duties

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.