Farm Manager for Largest Fruit Winery in BC (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Northern Lights Estate Winery (http://www.northernlightswinery.ca)

  Prince George, British Columbia

 

Northern Lights Estate Winery is the most northern winery and largest fruit winery in BC. It grows fruit at two different locations. Each site is unique, requires different skills and experience. The winery hosts multiple events such as wedding, Sunflower Festival and offers the best view in town for its Bistro customers and employees. We are proud to be Prince George no 1 place to visit for its wine and beautiful site. We are looking for two enthusiast farm manager for the coming season.

 

Key responsibilities:   

Task will include but not be limited to

-         Management of all fruit growing aspects including pruning, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and harvest of fruit.

-          Manage all landscaping areas

-          Create work schedule

-          Supervise farm crew (4-20 people)

-          Hire farm crew

-          Maintain and fixing irrigation

-          Responsible for equipment and site maintenance

-          Responsible of weekly purchases

-          Keep track of budget

-          Assist with fruit movement to warehouse

-          Report directly to Director of Operation

-          Event setup such as Movie Night, weddings, Sunflower Festival, Pumpkin Walk, Light up the orchard

 

Term:

seasonal full time position from March to November at the winery site 745 PGPulpmill Rd (Maternity Leave Replacement)

seasonal full time position May to September at Foreman Farm. 1965 Foreman Rd

 

Requirements/skill:

 

- At least 1 years of professional plant growing environment (farm, greenhouse, nursery) or

education in agriculture.

- Experience managing staff.

- Extensive plant knowledge.

- Handyman/handywoman (carpentry, mechanic, plumbing)

- Resourceful and independent

- Organized and reliable

- Ability to gather data accurately.

- Own transportation

 

Wage: $24-26\hr or according to experience

Benefits:
- Statutory holiday paid (farming sector is not required to pay but NLEW does)
- Education reimbursement possibility
- Tradeshow and seminars participation
- Staff discount and health benefits
- Travel allowance

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