Vineyard Manager – Oliver South (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Sebastian Farms

  Oliver, BC, British Columbia

 

Title:

Vineyard Manager – Oliver South

Reports to:

Viticulture Manager -  Oliver

Location:

Sebastian Farms/Okanagan Valley

 

Sebastian Farms is an extraordinary collection of estate vineyards that showcase the remarkable character of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Privately owned by the von Mandl Family of VMF Estates, these diverse and exceptional vineyard sites yield the highest quality grapes for our portfolio of luxury wineries, including Mission Hill Family Estate Winery, CedarCreek Estate Winery, CheckMate Artisanal Winery and Martin’s Lane Winery. With the von Mandl Family’s continuous investments in leading-edge research, innovation and technology, we are able to produce wines of exceptional quality that capture the unique character of this extraordinary winegrowing region and can stand alongside the best in the world. We are stewards of this land and as a family-owned business we infuse sustainability into every aspect of the winemaking process in our vineyards and at our wineries.

 

Overview:

Manage vineyards in the Oliver region of the Okanagan Valley for Sebastian Farms, motivating your team to produce quality grapes. Demonstrate leadership, & best practices in staff training & OH&S.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Plan, schedule, and manage safe and productive work activities in the vineyards to meet quality and yield objectives.

·         Create vineyard budget and manage the vineyard costs to the budget plan. 

·         Manage the frost control program to ensure minimal injury to Sebastian Farms vines.   

·         Lead and manage all employees successfully. Recruit and train motivated farm labour. 

·         Champion the Occupational Health and Safety Program for Sebastian Farms.

 

Qualifications:

·         7+ years progressive vineyard experience.

·         5+ years’ experience leading and training vineyard teams.

·         Education – Certificate/diploma in Viticulture or related sciences preferred.

 

·         Solid verbal and written English communication skills (Second language an asset).

 

How To Apply

http://www.missionhillwinery.com/careers

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