Assistant Viticulture
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
McConnell-Gordon Estates LTD
Gaspereau NS,
Nova Scotia
Benjamin Bridge is a sparkling wine house nestled in Nova Scotia’s picturesque Gaspereau Valley on the Atlantic coast. Its cool climate is moderated by the powerful Bay of Fundy - promoting natural acidities and long ‘hang-time’ of the classic Champagne varietals, which are critical to producing sparkling wines of richness, structure, and finesse. Primarily, a classic sparkling wine producer, Benjamin Bridge's other strength is brisk, aromatic whites - wines that take full advantage of the same very precise climatic traits that craft great sparklings. Nova 7, coined “Nova Scotia’s iconic wine”, pioneered an effervescent, aromatic, off-dry style in the province crafted on a foundation of quintessential freshness.
Assistant Viticulturist
Benjamin Bridge is in search of a dynamic individual to fill the role of Assistant in Viticulture. Over the past few years, the vineyard program has expanded significantly, increasing acreage of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for the sparkling program, as well as maintaining older blocks combined of vinifera and hybrid varietals, altogether totaling just over 70 organically certified acres. The Assistant in Viticulture would contribute to day-to-day operations; provide guidance and supervision to our vineyard team in conjunction with our Head of Viticulture; and be actively involved in all vineyard work. Willingness to participate in production and cellar work during harvest and winter season.
Duties include but not limited to:
Pest & disease control
Vine nutrition
Canopy management
Machine operations
Data collection & recording
Crop monitoring
Vintage and harvest operations
Team supervision
Team player
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
Degree or Diploma in viticulture or agricultural sciences is an asset
A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in viticulture or horticulture
A self-starter, with strong initiative and the desire to increase knowledge and skills
A leader and team player, comfortable interacting with many different staff members across varying departments
Physically fit and able to work outdoors throughout the year
A focus on continuous learning and development in the vineyard
Functional knowledge of excel and word
A valid NS driver’s license; Pesticide Applicator Certificate; First Aid Level 1
Functional Spanish is an asset
