Viticultural Technician
Location
West Kelowna, British Columbia
Hourly Wage
$23.00 - $31.00 / Hour
Job Type
Contract
Job Overview
At Quails’ Gate Estate Winery, our vineyards are the foundation of everything we do—and the source of every bottle we craft. We’re looking for a detail-oriented, hands-on Viticultural Technician to join our Vineyard Operations team, supporting the monitoring of vine health, management of irrigation, and the overall success of our vineyards.
This is a seasonal opportunity with the potential to transition into a year-round role for the right candidate, offering the chance to grow your career in viticulture alongside a passionate, experienced team dedicated to quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do:
- Support vineyard scouting and monitoring for pest and disease management across estate, leased, and grower vineyards
- Monitor soil moisture and vine water status; support irrigation scheduling, maintenance, and repairs
- Collect and manage vineyard data including crop estimates, vine metrics, and cluster weights
- Support Sustainable Winegrowing BC data collection and reporting
- Assist with vineyard trials, research, and new vineyard development
- Support fertigation programs including calibration and mixing
- Perform hands-on vineyard work including pruning, training, thinning, harvesting, and planting
- Contribute to a safe, collaborative, and high-performing team environment
Requirements
What You Bring:
- Diploma in Viticulture, Horticulture, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in viticulture or horticulture
- Experience with vineyard scouting and pest/disease monitoring
- Strong understanding of vine water status and irrigation systems
- Detail-oriented with accurate data collection and reporting skills
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work outdoors in all conditions
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
Assets:
- Degree in Viticulture, Horticulture, or related filed
- Spanish/English bilingual skills
- Pesticide applicator certificate
Experience with irrigation installation and maintenance
Compensation
- $23.00 - $31.00 / Hour based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits program
- Team member preferred pricing on dining & merchandise
- Complimentary tours and tastings
- Employee education programs
- Team member appreciation events
How to Apply
Why Join Us?
At Quails’ Gate, you’ll gain hands-on experience across diverse vineyard sites, contribute to work that directly impacts wine quality, and be part of a team that takes pride in growing something exceptional—from the ground up. For those looking to build a long-term career in viticulture, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills and grow into more advanced vineyard and technical roles over time.
Please apply online: https://app-elb.pushoperations.com/ats/job-postings/f9717612-ce36-4dc2-9a3a-4b932995d0bf/public
We look forward to getting to know you better!
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