Vineyard Staff
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Penticton,
British Columbia
Laughing Stock Vineyards is a boutique, 6,000 case winery located on the Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley. We are dedicated to producing handcrafted super premium wines from vineyards in both the Naramata Bench and Osoyoos areas.
We are looking for a hard-working and skilled individual to be part of our vineyard and harvest team starting February 2015. The position involves all aspects of viticulture prior to harvest including
- Hand tasks like pruning, tying, shoot suckering, leaf and fruit thinning and harvesting fruit
- Property maintenance including landscaping & repair work
- Assisting winery staff with activities like bottling and shipping
- Being part of the crush team including processing fruit and other harvest activities
- Possibility of tractor work depending on skill set and experience
Requirements: Successful candidates would include some or all of the following:
- Previous vineyard and/or winery experience
- Tractor and equipment skills
- Physically fit and able to undertake manual labour
- Ability to work independently as well part of a team
- Managing additional vineyard crew as needed
- To be safety aware
- Must have a Canadian work visa
This is a seasonal full-time position requiring residency in the South Okanagan. Position to be filled in January 2015. Compensation package catered to match applicants experience and skill set.
Interested Candidates: All applicants are encouraged to send via e-mail their resume and cover letter detailing their education and experience to the attention of:
Cynthia Enns
[email protected]
Owner/Vineyard Manager
Laughing Stock Vineyards
