Vineyard Assistant (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Blasted Church Vineyard (http://www.blastedchurch.com)

  Okanagan Falls, British Columbia

Blasted Church Vineyards is seeking a strong, energetic and experienced grape lover to join our vineyard team in the position of Vineyard Assistant for our 42 acre estate vineyard and winery. This is a full time, permanent position and reports directly to the Vineyard Manager.

Primary Objectives include:

·         Assisting in all aspects of the daily operations involved in running the vineyard

·         Vine management, including pruning, training and canopy management

·         Soil Management

·         Monitoring for vine pest and disease issues

·         Harvest operations

·         Machinery operations

·         Irrigation and trellis monitoring and repairs

·         Chemical application and recording processes

·         Care and maintenance of vineyard equipment

·         Safety compliance

This is a very hands-on position which will involve decision making and interim leadership in the absence of the Vineyard Manager.

Required skills include:

·         Tractor driving experience

·         Mechanically inclined

·         Pesticide Applicator certificate

·         Computer skills and working knowledge of excel

 

Wage will be competitive and commensurate with experience. The Vineyard Assistant must be available and enthusiastic about working weekends during our harvest season in September and October.

 

Please forward your resume to [email protected]. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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