Vineyard Manager (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Blasted Church Vineyards (http://www.blastedcurch.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 Manager for our 42 acre estate vineyard and winery. This is a full time, permanent position.

Primary Objectives include:

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

·         Maintain detailed spray and irrigation records

·         Accurate record keeping in appropriate software systems

·         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 leadership.

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 successful applicant must be available to work occasional weekends and early and late spraying hours.

 

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

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