Vineyard Assistants
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Oliver,
British Columbia
We are a 450 Tonnes winery in the heart of the South Okanagan wine region, with vineyards on both the Golden Mile Bench and the Black Sage Bench. We produce roughly 50:50 white and red, and our two unique vineyard sites allow us to grow both Bordeaux and Burgundy varietals, with a dash of Syrah and Gewurztraminer as well. Vineyard operations take place mainly 5 days a week year round.
We are looking for a Vineyard Assistants for full-time permanent positions starting MARCH 2017.
Compensation: Rate based on experience.
This position encompasses all aspects of vineyard work, including day to day operations and supervision of term employees within the annual vineyard plan. In house training will be provided by the Viticulturist / Vineyard Manager and the Assistant Vineyard Manager.
Requirements of the position:
- Prior vineyard experience and Viticulture training an advantage
- Ability to handle physical work and flexible regarding work schedule as required by Vineyard Manager
- Good communication, time management, record keeping, and organizational skills
- Demonstrates a willingness to work cooperatively with a team
- Strong mechanical abilities, knowledge of machinery operation and maintenance of equipment and records
- Safety consciousness, relating to operation and maintenance of vineyard equipment and machinery
- Pesticide applicators certification
- WHMIS
- Valid driver’s license. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
How To Apply:
Interested? Send your resume by 1 March 2017 to [email protected] or fax to: F: 250-498-3228 Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, Attn: Human Resources.
***No phone calls please ***Successful applicants will be notified for an interview.