Vineyard Supervisor (South Okanagan)
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Full Time
Arterra Wines Canada
Oliver,
British Columbia
Job Description:
Arterra Wines Canada Western Viticulture Department is a multi-farm operation with world class properties spanning across the South Okanagan from Osoyoos to Summerland. We have premium vineyards containing a wide range of grape varieties, soil types and growing conditions.
We are currently recruiting for a detail orientated, organized individual who is self-motivated and goal oriented to fill the position of Vineyard Supervisor based out of our Viticulture Office located in Oliver, BC. Our organization has an industry leading leadership team; a collaborative working environment full of determination and success; and a structure which offers best in class training and development to our team members.
The Role:
The primary responsibilities of a Vineyard Supervisor are assisting in day to day management of vineyard operations to ensure production of the highest quality fruit in the most economic fashion. You will supervisor a team of viticulture professionals and operate a range of vineyard equipment including tractors, mowers, hedgers, fungicide/herbicide sprayers, leaf removers and mechanical harvesters.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
- Ensure all vineyard duties are completed in a timely and optimal manner as directed
- Work closely with other Vineyard Managers and Viticulture Technical team
- Maintain competence in key vineyard operations/management functions
- Competency training and development of all Vineyard staff
- Safe and effective operation of vineyard equipment, implements and vehicles
- Promote and ensure compliance with HR Policies & Procedures and OH&S guidelines
- Ensure all goals are achieved within required budget levels
Job Requirements:
- Post-Secondary Diploma or Certificate in Viticulture
- 3-5 Years of Hands-on Vineyard Experience
- Pesticide Applicators Certificate
- Prior experience in a supervisory or management role in a vineyard producing premium quality fruit
- Competency in safe operation of vineyard equipment, pruning, canopy management, disease/pest control, harvesting and irrigation management.
- Familiarity working in a cross-cultural environment
- Successful experience in delivery of hands-on training for workers
- Demonstrated successful problem-solving abilities –people and technical
- Working knowledge of WCB requirements as they relate to vineyard operations
- Demonstrated effective communication skills –verbal and written
- Team Leadership Training an asset
- Post-Secondary Education in Viticulture or Horticulture an asset
- Working knowledge of Word/Excel