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Oliver, British Columbia, Canada
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Vineyard Worker – Seasonal Contract 2027
Arterra Wines Canada
Vineyards in Oliver & Osoyoos, British Columbia
$18.25 per hour full-time Mar 15, 2027 to Mar 15, 2029
Job Description:
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.
Duties/ Responsibilities
This position will require successful applicants to perform tasks related to vineyard operations:
- Vine management including pruning, tying, planting, watering, training young vines, suckering, shoot thinning, weed control.
- Canopy management including tucking, hedging, leaf removal, moving catch wire.
- Fruit management including bird, pest, disease control, fruit thinning.
- Harvest including placing and loading bins, harvesting fruit, cane cutting, repairing bins.
- Vineyard and trellis maintenance including post, anchor and wire repair or replacement, rock removal, hole filling, weed trimming, maintenance of headland and operation of vineyard equipment.
- The primary duty is general manual vineyard labour. Additional responsibilities may include operating specialized equipment and implements; building and repairing irrigation systems; fertigating; monitoring pests, diseases, and vine health; and collecting data.
Qualifications
Number of Openings: five (5) positions at basic level
Contact: Vineyard administration office located at 4856 Mariposa Road, Oliver, BC V0H 1T1
Email resume to marsha.galbraith@arterracanada.com referencing “2027 Arterra Vineyard Worker” in the subject line or apply on company website.
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.
