Vineyard Worker

Dirty Laundry Winery; Summerland; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dirty Laundry Winery in Summerland, British Columbia, is hiring 13 Seasonal Vineyard Workers for March 1st to October 31st, 2027. The roles involve planting, cultivating, maintaining and harvesting grapes in an outdoor setting, with physical tasks and varied weather conditions.

On-site work with staff accommodations may be available. Successful candidates should be able to perform repetitive physical tasks, stand/walk for long periods, and work independently or as part of a team in a demanding

Qualifications

• Training provided for the role.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work.
• Able to work outdoors in hot, cold, wet and dusty conditions.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, irrigate and harvest grape crops.
• Prune, train, tie and secure grapevines.
• Maintain vine growth and grape quality.
• Remove suckers, water sprouts and unwanted vegetation.
• Weed and maintain vineyard grounds.
• Assist with crop spraying and fertilizer application.
• Support harvesting operations.
• Operate and maintain tractors and harvesting equipment where qualified.
• Maintain clean, safe vineyard areas.
• Perform other vineyard duties as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Dependability

Punctuality

Heavy lifting

Independent work

On-site work

Job description

Employment Period: March 1st to Oct 31st 2027

Job Description

Dirty Laundry Winery is seeking 13 hardworking and reliable Seasonal Vineyard Workers to join our vineyard operations team in Summerland, British Columbia.

Successful candidates will assist with the planting, cultivation, maintenance and harvesting of grapes. This is a physically demanding, outdoor position requiring individuals who are comfortable working in various weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, irrigate and harvest grape crops.
• Prune, train, tie and secure grapevines.
• Maintain vine growth, canopy development and grape quality.
• Remove suckers, water sprouts and unwanted vegetation.
• Perform hoeing, weeding and general vineyard maintenance.
• Apply fertilizers and assist with crop spraying activities.
• Assist with vineyard harvesting operations.
• Operate and maintain agricultural machinery and equipment, including tractors, sprayers and harvesting equipment, where qualified.
• Maintain clean and safe vineyard working areas.
• Perform other general vineyard duties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience: training will be provided
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and handle heavy loads.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch and kneel for extended periods.
• Willingness to work outdoors in hot, cold, wet and dusty conditions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to perform physically demanding work.
• Outdoor vineyard and agricultural setting.
• Work is performed on-site; remote work is not available.
• Staff accommodation is available.

Dirty Laundry Winery welcomes applications from qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.