Vineyard Foreman (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Sebastian Farms (http://www.missionhillwinery.com)

  Osoyoos, British Columbia

About Us

Sebastian Farms is a family owned, vineyard operation growing premium grapes for our six, family estate wineries throughout the Okanagan. Our operation spans across the Okanagan Valley, with vineyards located in Lake Country, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Naramata, Oliver and Osoyoos. Our viticulture operation is dedicated to growing premium quality grapes, infusing sustainability into every aspect of our vineyards, and investing in the Canadian wine region.

The Opportunity

Our Southern Viticulture team is looking for a Vineyard Foreman to support our Osoyoos vineyards. Working under the Vineyard Manager, the Vineyard Foreman provides management support for all Osoyoos vineyards to meet quality, yield and cost targets.

Responsibilities

  • Train and motivate the team on best practice and process and work alongside the vineyard laborers to plant, prune, sucker, thin, spray, and harvest within an organic system.
  • Work collaboratively with the Viticulture team to ensuring work orders are received, processed and executed to quality and time standards. 
  • Organize and supervise the vineyard laborers to complete vineyard work orders within quality and time standards. 
  • Monitor irrigation requirements and ensure the irrigation program is followed by the Irrigators, as instructed by the Vineyard Management team. 
  • Execute administrative processes for employees and recordkeeping, including vineyard progress tracking, payroll, timesheets, and new hire packages.  
  • Champion a safe and healthy work environment for employees, through eliminating hazards, training employees and promoting safety awareness. 

Must Haves:

  • 3+ years’ experience leading and training vineyard teams
  • 5+ years operating vineyard equipment including tractor, sprayer, ATV.
  • Knowledge of all vineyard procedures and practices including planting, pruning, and picking, irrigation, IPM, and plant nutrition – organic management an asset
  • Competent verbal and written English communication skills (Second language Punjabi &/or Spanish is an asset)
  • Valid BC Driver’s License and clean driving record.
  • Valid Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain.
  • Valid First Aid Level 1 or ability to obtain.
  • Good technical skills, ability to use a Computer and MS Office (Outlook). 

Apply today! Please submit your resume online at www.missionhillwinery.com

 

How To Apply

Please apply online at www.missionhillwinery.com.

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