Vineyard Manager/Viticulturist
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Full Time
Sage Hayward Vineyards
Saturna Island,
British Columbia
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Vineyard Manager/Viticulturist to join our team at Sage Hayward Vineyards. The role is a full-time position.
Duties and responsibilities
· Organizing and optimizing efficiency of vineyard staff and assigning daily tasks. Assist in setting ongoing vineyard goals and ensuring tasks are being completed effectively.
· Providing proper training in work techniques, sustainability measures, safety procedures and personal protective equipment for all vineyard staff.
· Recording activity and maintaining logs for vine growth, weather patterns, pest/disease control, nutrient applications, crop assessments, grape weights and the like.
· Maintaining and managing vineyard Irrigation. making sure irrigation is being done appropriately – regulating deficit irrigation.
· Maintaining and repairing trellising and infrastructure such as fixing posts, wires and irrigation.
· Helping design and deploy an effective spray program and ensuring that all applications meet safety standards.
· Repairing vineyard equipment and conducting preventative maintenance on equipment.
· May operate all equipment on the vineyard.
· Assisting in wine cellar and other property tasks when needed.
Technical Skills and Experience
· Tractor experience – tractor operation experience (400+ hours would be a plus)
· Forklift experience
· Viticultural, oenology and WSET education is an asset
· Some familiarity with and commitment to biodynamic, organic and regenerative farming practices
Team and Interpersonal Skills
· Enthusiastic, passionate and high-energy candidate who is dedicated member of the vineyard and management team
· Collaborative and open
· Good work ethic
· Good communication skills
· Good record keeping skills
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Productivity tools including MS Word and Excel
Work Environment
· Ability to work outdoors and indoors
· Ability to work in wet, cold and warm climates
Remuneration is based on skills and experience