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Fairmeade Estate in Langley, BC, is seeking a Vineyard Worker!
ABOUT Fairmeade Estate
Fairmeade was named in 1940 by the Galspie family from Vancouver’s Shaugnessy neighbourhood. Over time Mrs. Galaspie grew the show farm into a producer of championship diary cattle.
Today the 157 acre farm includes the 1940’s Farm Lodge, three workers cottages, a managers cottage, 12 stall livery, dairy barn, 5000 square foot barn, horse shed and outbuildings. The vineyard was recently expanded to 35 acres. Farm production includes the vineyard, contracted hay and corn production, sales and table grapes. The farm is bordered by one of the last open salmon streams in the Lower Mainland.
On site equipment includes farm tractor/tiller/excavator and related viticulture equipment
We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish. We wish to acknowledge a growing relationship with the Kwantlen and Semiahmoo First Nations.
Fairmeade Farm strives to meet best practices for humane sustainable production. We encourage members of our growing farming community to meet and exceed all practical farming practices respecting the value of the land and its bounty for now and for the future.
DESIRED QUALITIES
- a passion for sustainable farming and healthy living
- keen interest to learn
- willing to undertake hands on manual labour in a farming environment regardless of the weather
- interest in maintaining a vineyard including, weeding, propagation, pruning, staking and general farm work
- ability to complete repetitious tasks
- proficiency in operating and maintaining basic farming equipment
- good communication skills
- ability to work as part of a team or independently
- education or experience in agriculture would be an asset
- excellent problem solving skills
POSITION TASKS
Maintaining a vineyard including, weeding, propagation, pruning, staking and general farm work. This position is well suited to someone who wants to learn from a vineyard expert by doing what it takes to propagate and cultivate grapes in the Fraser Valley.
POSITION DETAILS
We are seeking people (up to 4) interested in learning viticulture from the ground up, literally. We have a 25 acre wine grape vineyard and are developing one of the first table grape vineyards in Western Canada.
Term: Ideally our vineyard crew would be able to start this initially seasonal (March to October) position in the Spring of 2026.
Hours per week: It is anticipated the work week to total 40 hrs, this may include shifts over weekends
This position is for seasonal tenure but could evolve into a full time farm position
Wage: Compensation based on a starting wage of $22.50 for a 40 hour week.
Accommodation: On site housing may be available.
TO APPLY
Those interested are invited to provide a personal cover letter as an expression of interest supported by a resume, with a record of employment, education and related experience.
Submit applications to: srcprojects@telus.net
Deadline to apply: March 1st, 2026
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
Please note that Young Agrarians does not have the capacity to pre-screen job opportunities. Please screen your potential employer to ensure that you are entering into a fair exchange that meets your needs and expectations. Try asking the farm for references of past workers, or ask people in the community if you are unsure.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Fairmeade Estate
Website: fairmeadeestate.com
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