Vineyard Lead, North

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Vineyard Lead, North to oversee day-to-day vineyard operations within assigned blocks. This role is responsible for ensuring all activities are executed to established quality, productivity, and safety standards. 

The Vineyard Lead provides direct leadership to vineyard crews, implements irrigation and spray programs, maintains accurate operational reporting, and upholds high viticultural standards to support overall vineyard performance and crop quality. This position is based at our Vernon location at 6674 Bella Vista Rd, Vernon, BC V1H 1B8.

About Frind Estate Winery

Established in 2017 with the purchase of the historic Bennett property in West Kelowna, Frind Estate Winery blends agriculture with technological opportunity. 

With over 400 acres planted  across 15 thriving vineyards spanning the Okanagan Valley, and another 250 acres to be planted, Frind Winery Ltd. has ambitious plans for future expansion, where our company stands at the forefront of viticultural innovation     

We are dedicated to crafting excellence in every vine, cultivating multiple distinct grape varieties including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Marechal, Foch and Regent, across our varied geographic locations from as far south as Osoyoos to as far north as Vernon.

Our commitment to excellence is supported by our state-of-the-art in-house lab, where advanced analysis, including soil and petiole analyses, help us optimize vineyard health and performance. 

Responsibilities:

• Performs all vineyard tasks including pruning, tying, thinning, canopy management to meet quality targets.
• Assists in directing vineyard crews and ensuring that work is completed correctly, safely and on schedule.
• Implements and documents irrigation, fertilizer, and spray programs.
• Operates vineyard equipment and reports required repair work immediately. 
• Reports on progress and/or estimated completion of allocated duties to the Vineyard Foreman, North.
• Transports bins to and from the winery during harvest.
• Follows safe operating procedures and ensures vineyard staff comply with OH & S Guidelines.
• Ensures accurate reporting of employee hours in Dayforce.
• Demonstrates and maintains competence in the following areas: Operation of Vineyard Equipment, Pruning, Soil Management, Irrigation, Canopy Management, Disease & Pest Control, Vineyard Establishment, Harvesting, Staff Training and Grape/Vine Identification