Vineyard Foreman
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Cawston,
British Columbia
Vineyard Foreman
Job Type: Full-time, Salary
Reports to: Vineyard Manager
Road 13 Vineyards is looking for a Vineyard foreman for our 100 acre Keremos vineyard producing premium grapes.
Responsibilities
Assist vineyard manager in training and developing vineyard leads and crew members
Assisting and leading in pruning, tying, tucking, planting, spraying, weeding, mowing and harvesting
Operate and teach others how to use equipment such as sprayers, hedgers, grape hoe
Assist with irrigation system repairs and watering regime
Participation in company health and safety meetings
Ensure cleanliness and organization of workspaces and tools
Position Requirements
· Willingness to work extreme cold, extreme heat and inclement weather conditions
· Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs
· Ability to plan ahead and continuously prioritize daily tasks
· Valid class 5 driver’s license with clean drivers abstract
· Experience operating tractors and vineyard equipment
· Strong attention to detail and high standards of quality control
· Positive, upbeat “can do” attitude each and every day
Additional assets
· Fluency in Spanish
· Valid pesticide applications license
· Previous vineyard experience in leadership roles
· Formal vineyard education
· Mechanical aptitude
· Experience working with vineyard software
· Valid first aid level 1
Please send your resume with a cover letter