Seasonal Vineyard Worker – Wellington, ON

About the role

This seasonal position involves hands‑on work in a rural vineyard located in Wellington, Ontario. You will support the growth and health of grape vines while working outdoors in a fast‑paced, physically demanding environment.

Key responsibilities

• Hoe between rows and guide shoots into optimal positions.
• Maintain vine canopy, manage grape development, and perform pruning tasks such as removing suckers and water sprouts.
• Plant, cultivate, irrigate, and weed grape crops using hand tools.
• Detect and report disease or health problems in vines, livestock, and poultry.
• Pick grapes and other orchard crops as needed.
• Tie and secure plants to support structures.
• Handle heavy loads up to 23 kg and perform repetitive manual tasks.
• Work independently while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Required profile

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work early mornings, shifts, weekends and on‑call as required.
• Physical capability to bend, crouch, kneel, and lift heavy items.
• Reliable personal transportation (public transport unavailable).
• Strong attention to detail, colour discrimination, and hand‑eye coordination.

Required skills

• Proficiency with hand tools for agricultural tasks.
• Basic knowledge of viticulture practices and disease detection.

What we offer

• Free parking on site.
• On‑site amenities for staff.