Job Status: Filled

Vineyard Manager (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Phantom Creek Estates (http://www.phantomcreekestates.com)

  Oliver, British Columbia

Phantom Creek Estates is a family-owned winery in the Okanagan Valley.  Their vision is to be recognized as one of the leading family wineries in the world.  They own estate vineyards in the best locations in the Southern Okanagan including the Black Sage Bench and the Golden Mile as well as in the new and exciting Similkameen Valley. 

 

This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor and join our team of talented Vineyard Managers.  We are currently seeking a vineyard manager for our 45-acre Kobau Vineyard in the famed Golden Mile just south of Oliver.

 

You will:

·         Alongside our viticulturist, you will plan and manage all aspects of the farming

·         Lead a team to ensure wine grape quality remains high.

·         Overseeing all vineyard establishment and replanting.

·         Responsible for all irrigation, spray, nutrient, canopy management and pruning plans

·         Record keeping for all vineyard consumable inputs.

·         Responsible for spray records.

·         Assist Viticulturist in developing the annual vineyard operating budget.

·         Be responsible for day to day routine maintenance of all vineyard equipment.

 

You bring:

·         A minimum of 3 to 5 years of Vineyard management or Foreman experience is required. Those with a formal education in viticulture, horticulture or other related fields, will have a definite advantage.

·         Solid knowledge of soils, drainage, nutrient management, insects and weed management. Those with experience with organic, biodynamic and sustainable farming preferred

·         Team player who can get the best out of their crew

·         Experience in operating, repairing and maintaining vineyard machinery

·         Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable but not required

 

This position is a full-time permanent role that will require some work on weekends, holidays as well as some overtime. 

 

A competitive salary and benefit package are offered with this role. Depending on the individual, this position could grow in to a Viticulturist position.


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