Vineyard Manager / Viticulturist
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Langley, BC,
British Columbia
Chaberton Estate Winery, the oldest and largest estate winery in the Fraser Valley is seeking a passionate career minded individual to join our management team as a Vineyard Manager / Viticulturist. Located on 55 acres in Langley British Columbia, with 50 acres under cultivation, the winery enjoys a rich history of making award winning wines with grapes from our vineyard and select Okanagan and Similkameen properties.
The successful candidate will have:
· Formal education and training in viticulture practices. (advanced degree or diploma from a recognized program)
· 3-5 years’ experience in a supervisory vineyard position
· Proven ability to develop and lead a vineyard team
· Experienced in the operation and maintenance of all farm equipment.
· Fluency in English language (Both written and spoken)
· Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, work permit or other Canadian immigration status allowing the candidate to be employed in the position.
Duties:
· Apply precision viticulture to optimize vineyard performance
· Supervise and develop vineyard team
· Maintain spray and production documentation
· All vineyard tasks including (but not limited to) agrichemical applications, pest and disease control, winter pruning, soil and yield management, vine nutrition and canopy management.
· Oversee the use of temporary labourers including negotiations with a temporary labour contractor
· Support the winery in evaluating suppliers of grapes from other vineyards and maintaining quality control of grapes supplied by third parties.
· Management of landscaping and horticulture of the winery property.
· Assisting the winemaker during crush
This job involves working outside in all weather conditions and requires a large amount of physical labour. The job is full-time and year- round.
Competitive salary and benefits offered based on experience.
Submit in confidence to:
Brian Ensor
General Manager
Chaberton Estate Winery