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Vineyard Worker – Seasonal Contract 2027

Arterra Wines Canada

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

Contact: Vineyard admin office located at 4856 Mariposa Road, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T1

E-mail Resume to [email protected] referencing “2027 Arterra Vineyard Worker” in the subject line or apply on company site through this posting.

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.

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