vineyard worker

Erwin Wiens Vineyards; Niagara-on-the-Lake; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking available

Job summary

Erwin Wiens Vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake is seeking hands-on vineyard workers for seasonal full-time roles. The position requires working at the physical site in rural Ontario and involves early morning shifts and varied day/evening hours during the growing season.

Applicants should be prepared for a physically demanding environment in viticulture. We offer on-site parking and a job that supports newcomers and refugees through government programs.

Responsibilities

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding

Job description

Posted onNovember 10, 2026 by Employer details Erwin Wiens Vineyards

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Job details

• Location Niagara-on-the-Lake , ON L0S 1J0
• Salary 17.95 hourly / 60 to 120 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time
• Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, On call, To be determined

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

Work setting

• Rural area

Work environment conditions

• Viticulture
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot

Tasks

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding

Type of crops

• Grapes

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Other benefits

• Parking available

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Employment groups

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-11-24

Important notice:

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.